BentBeat Productions Releases Singer/Songwriter Daniel James’ Debut Album, Marathon

Portland's BentBeat Productions' recording artist Daniel James dives head-first into his life-lesson journey with his defining debut album, Marathon.

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, June 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- BentBeat Productions is thrilled to announce the release of Marathon, the highly anticipated debut album by singer/songwriter Daniel James. Set to captivate audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and mesmerizing melodies, Daniel James invites listeners on a soul-stirring journey through the desert season of life.

With a poetic blend of love, sadness, loneliness, and joy, Daniel James beautifully weaves together his emotions to create an intimate and relatable musical experience. Each of the 11 tracks on Marathon showcases James’ ability to explore the depths of the human experience and touch the hearts of his audience. From the introspective “More Than This” to the pain-laden “First Last Dance,” Marathon offers a diverse range of emotions that resonate with listeners on a profound level.

BentBeat producer Dave Beatty has masterfully helmed the production of Marathon, working closely with Daniel James to bring his vision to life.

“Over the course of three years, these songs were carefully crafted by Daniel James during some of his darkest moments,” Beatty said, speaking about the project. “Through this album, he aims to connect with his audience on a deeply personal level, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. Written from the heart to the heart, Marathon is an honest reflection of Daniel James' emotional journey."

The album's first single, "Undefeated," takes listeners through a hopeful moment in Daniel James' journey. This fun and lighthearted track captivates listeners with its fun lyrics and harmonies by Krista Westfall, who co-produced the album. "Undefeated" serves as a testament to the artist's resilience and unyielding spirit, offering a glimpse into the powerful storytelling that lies within Marathon.

Marathon is an album that embraces the complexity of the human spirit and delivers an honest and resonant musical experience. With its release, Daniel James invites listeners to embark on a profound journey of self-reflection and emotional exploration. Don't miss your chance to witness the birth of a rising star in the singer/songwriter landscape.

To celebrate the release of Marathon, Daniel James will be performing live at the Starday Tavern, located at 6517 SE Foster Road in Portland, Oregon on June 18th. Joined by the talented opening act, Death Boogie, the evening promises to be an unforgettable showcase of musical artistry. The doors open at 8pm, and there will be no cover charge for this 21+ event. This is an exceptional opportunity for fans to meet Daniel James and experience his enchanting music in an intimate and energetic setting.

Marathon is available for sale on Amazon, and is streaming now on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you find great music. You can find Daniel James as “Daniel James PDX” on all social media platforms, and his website danieljamespdx.com

About BentBeat Productions: BentBeat Productions is an independent record label based in Portland, Oregon. Committed to discovering and nurturing exceptional talent, the label aims to support artists in sharing their unique stories and musical visions with the world. With a focus on authenticity and artistic integrity, BentBeat Productions strives to create an environment where artists can flourish and create timeless music that resonates with audiences worldwide. For more information, visit bentbeat.com

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Mike Brandow Releases Praise and Worship Album, "Redeemed"

Mike Brandow releases his first full-length Praise and Worship album, "Redeemed," with Portland-Based BentBeat Productions – available now on Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play and all major music sites.

Portland, OR, July 25, 2018 --(PR.com)-- BentBeat Productions announced today that Mike Brandow (mikebrandow.com) released his first full-length Praise and Worship album, “Redeemed.” Northwest-based Brandow has been a worship pastor for 17 years, and leading worship for over 23 years. He is currently based at East Side Baptist Church in Springfield, Oregon.

“Redeemed” is Mike’s first collaboration with Portland-based BentBeat Productions.  Brandow first came to the attention of producer Dave Beatty in 2016 through a songwriting workshop. “Mike’s music stood out head and shoulders among the submissions we saw that year,” said Beatty.  “We knew immediately upon listening to his work that he had something special.” 

The first song that caught the producer’s attention, “At the Cross,” became the featured acoustic track on the album.  During the studio recording, the team captured raw footage of the session. The result became a video edited and released this week on YouTube, coinciding with the release of the album.

“With ‘Redeemed’ we wanted to do call back to the days of album format releases, unlike what most digital listeners are consuming today,” said Beatty of the project. “Music audiences can easily pick and choose which tracks they want to play. While people can still enjoy downloads of individual songs with this album, we wanted to create an experience to hear the album from beginning to end. This album starts out amping up with ‘Ready’ and takes a journey through music and message all the way to ‘Great and Mighty’ as the final track.”

Along with being the album’s opening song, ‘Ready’ has another first for Brandow: His entire family participated in a single recording. His wife, Lisa, is featured as a vocalist, and his son Jayce participated in a choir that joins the two to finish the track. “It was really great to have my family join me.”  Brandow also added, “I want this album to be more than simply Christian music people listen to. I want it to be interactive and engaging. I want people to sing.”

Ahead of the album’s release, singles ‘Amazing Grace (Your Grace Alone)’ and ‘Forever Redeemer’ were made available on music streaming sites. “We were very humbled how people responded to his modern take on the old hymn and equally happy with the upbeat approach of ‘Forever Redeemer,’” Beatty said of the preview songs.

Each track features Brandow on vocals and guitars, with Lisa joining him as a vocalist on three of them.  “It was really wonderful to see how everyone came together to make this album,” said Beatty. “Mike and Lisa have been making music together for years, and having that chemistry added something really special to this project.” 

Local musicians from Oregon and Southwest Washington were also called upon to give specific tracks their own individual tonal palettes. “‘In Your Presence’ and ‘Endlessly’ come to mind as two extremely special songs because of the beautiful strings and piano that were added to each,” commented Beatty. “The multiple collaborations throughout this album really create an incredible listening experience from beginning to end.”

Brandow will be taking the stage at the Rock the Church Northwest Music Festival on Saturday.  The festival is free to attend and runs Friday and Saturday July 27-28, 2018 at Willis Tucker Amphitheater at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish, Washington.  More event info is available at rockthechurchnw.com 

About BentBeat Productions: BentBeat is based in Portland, Oregon. BBP’s focus is on partnering with musicians to produce, record, and release high quality broadcast-level music through streaming services, social media and traditional distribution. BentBeat’s artists are available on Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music and all major music sites. Please join in supporting musicians.

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