Ben Folds

Ben Folds first found mainstream success as the leader of the critically acclaimed, platinum-selling Ben Folds Five. He has gone on to have a very successful solo career, recording four studio albums in addition to a pair of records documenting his renowned live performances and a remix record.

Reality TV vs. Reality

  • Posted By Ben Folds
  • November 28, 2011 11:43 AM
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As I scrub the soot from my NBC issue designer dinner jacket post this week's twitter flaming (from villagers who were upset about this past Monday's decision), allow me to offer my perspective on reality TV and reality.

On reality TV, the talented Afro-Blue was 'sent home'.  In reality they're not at home, they're in Los Angeles preparing for their guest spot on "The Sing-Off" season finale with Smokey Robinson.  



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Group Mastermixes

  • Posted By Ben Folds
  • November 21, 2011 6:55 PM
I will not recover from this one for a while. I know it's just a TV show, but in some ways, it's a bit more. Disclosure: Afro-Blue are my personal favorites on the show, and it suuuuuucked to be put in the position of tiebreaker.  


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R&B

  • Posted By Ben Folds
  • November 21, 2011 5:47 PM
To be blunt, this kicking people off the show thing is getting to be an absolute drag. I think once we hit the point where there were six remaining groups, there was a good argument for any of them winning. It becomes apples and oranges... Even bananas, kiwi and so on. Each group has had its own space and style. So when I get disappointed mail from fans of groups who've gone home, I have to agree with them all on some level, yet having been there within yards of their performances, we stand by our decisions.  


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Rock N' Country

  • Posted By Ben Folds
  • November 11, 2011 4:00 PM
PENTATONIX

"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf

I'm not detecting the rushing issues they had early on. They're being inventive despite the few times that taking risks didn't quite pay off earlier, so they're not detracted easily. Kirstie was sick as a dog, and you'd never have known. Honestly, all of these things are important ingredients for a successful band! It's all part of the package - the ability to work through stress, schedule, sleep deprivation while being battered by the waves of constant input. They seem to be flourishing in this atmosphere. "Born to Be Wild" wasn't my favorite performance by Pentatonix, but it was certainly more than good enough to make the cut.
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