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Ben Ellingworth

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Bridget Hustwaite

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Welcome to Episode 19!This is a conversation with Ben Ellingworth. Aria Award winning drummer for Illy, drummer for Warflags and a fantastic session player. He’s worked with acts ranging from Pop Will Eat Itself to Peking duck and Clairy Brown, and is the ex drummer for both MM9 and Switchkicker. I first met Ben when he was working at Billy Hydes Drumcraft in Surry Hills, and I can distinctly remember seeing him play for the first time at the Annandale with Switchkicker. I walked away speechless after that gig. Ben had such an amazing sound and presence, and was one of the first guys I saw using a hybrid setup to it’s full potential. So damn good! It’s been such a pleasure to watch Ben go from strength to strength, including winning an Aria award for his work with Illy!We cover a lot in this conversation: Moving to Melbourne, what it means to “network”, growing up on the Central Coast, his tattoo and the philosophy behind that.  (p=p-i). Plus we even talk a little bit about drums. It was such a blast to get to chat with Ben, please enjoy!Ben Ellingworth Illy (Aria Award Winner), Warflags, Pop Will Eat Itself, ex MM9 + Switchkicker. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benj_elling/Ben proudly endorses:Yamaha Drums &amp; Electronics Paiste CymbalsRemo DrumheadsLos Cabos DrumsticksBen’s #Drumlife video on Dan Kirby’s DK drums youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVI_QZg-6jQ&amp;t=44sThe book mentioned with the "P = P - I" formula is The Inner Game of Music. Any questions, feedback or comments just get in touch!Facebook - www.facebook.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/

Welcome to Episode 19! This is a conversation with Ben Ellingworth. Aria Award winning drummer for Illy, drummer for Warflags and a fantastic session player. He’s worked with acts ranging from Pop Will Eat Itself to Peking duck and Clairy Brown, and is the ex drummer for both MM9 and Switchkicker. I first met Ben when he was working at Billy Hydes Drumcraft in Surry Hills, and I can distinctly remember seeing him play for the first time at the Annandale with Switchkicker. I walked away speechless after that gig. Ben had such an amazing sound and presence, and was one of the first guys I saw using a hybrid setup to it’s full potential. So damn good! It’s been such a pleasure to watch Ben go from strength to strength, including winning an Aria award for his work with Illy! We cover a lot in this conversation: Moving to Melbourne, what it means to “network”, growing up on the Central Coast, his tattoo and the philosophy behind that. (p=p-i). Plus we even talk a little bit about drums. It was such a blast to get to chat with Ben, please enjoy! Ben Ellingworth Illy (Aria Award Winner), Warflags, Pop Will Eat Itself, ex MM9 + Switchkicker. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benj_elling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/benj_elling/</a> Ben proudly endorses: Yamaha Drums &amp; Electronics Paiste Cymbals Remo Drumheads Los Cabos Drumsticks Ben’s #Drumlife video on Dan Kirby’s DK drums youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVI_QZg-6jQ&amp;t=44s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVI_QZg-6jQ&amp;t=44s</a> The book mentioned with the "P = P - I" formula is The Inner Game of Music. Any questions, feedback or comments just get in touch! Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/</a> Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thedeconstructeddrummer/</a>

Episode 19 - Ben Ellingworth (Illy, Warflags, Pop Will Eat Itself, Ex MM9 + Switchkicker)

Ben Ellingworth is the ARIA award winning drummer for Australian hip hop artist Illy, as well as a session drummer for many other acts. In the past he has worked with acts like Pop Will Eat Itself, Peking Duk, Carmada, LO!, MM9, and Switchkicker. This eclecticism is reflected in his Mixtape as it runs the gamut of everything from Bjork to Napalm Death to DJ Shadow to Death Grips. BEN’S MIXTAPE Strapping Young Lad - Oh My Fucking God Iron Maiden - Wasted Years Living Colour - Time’s Up Tony Williams - Birdlike Napalm Death - Dead Godlesh - Christbait Rising Mr. Bungle - Goodbye Sober Day Bjork - Play Dead DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World Meshuggah - Future Breed Machine The Prodigy - Voodoo People Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy Pendulum - Tarantula Roni Size - Don’t Hold Back Onyx - Raze It Up Refused - Deadly Rhythm Deftones - Digital Bath Death Grips - Spikes Ecca Vandal - Cassettes, Lies, And Videotapes LINK TO BEN'S MIXTAPE - https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e/playlist/2cS9vouOHYYseqcQsSlpnh?si=4mwBj_0lQVKKBOgiPjyr8A

Ben Ellingworth is the ARIA award winning drummer for Australian hip hop artist Illy, as well as a session drummer for many other acts. In the past he has worked with acts like Pop Will Eat Itself, Peking Duk, Carmada, LO!, MM9, and Switchkicker. This eclecticism is reflected in his Mixtape as it runs the gamut of everything from Bjork to Napalm Death to DJ Shadow to Death Grips. BEN’S MIXTAPE Strapping Young Lad - Oh My Fucking God Iron Maiden - Wasted Years Living Colour - Time’s Up Tony Williams - Birdlike Napalm Death - Dead Godlesh - Christbait Rising Mr. Bungle - Goodbye Sober Day Bjork - Play Dead DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World Meshuggah - Future Breed Machine The Prodigy - Voodoo People Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy Pendulum - Tarantula Roni Size - Don’t Hold Back Onyx - Raze It Up Refused - Deadly Rhythm Deftones - Digital Bath Death Grips - Spikes Ecca Vandal - Cassettes, Lies, And Videotapes LINK TO BEN'S MIXTAPE - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e/playlist/2cS9vouOHYYseqcQsSlpnh?si=4mwBj_0lQVKKBOgiPjyr8A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e/playlist/2cS9vouOHYYseqcQsSlpnh?si=4mwBj_0lQVKKBOgiPjyr8A</a>

Ben Ellingworth (Illy/Session Drummer)