"Tree Song" - Farid Ben Miles
Live at the Palais Sommer Festival
Award Winner Musician / 20 years experience World Music / Fingerstyle Guitar / Folk-Roots-Blues[FRA/ALG/D]
[EN] Farid Ben Miles, a globetrotter in the field of fingerstyle guitar, combines flamenco, jazz and blues with influences from Arabic and European music culture. Often compared to masters such as Andy McKee, John Butler and Rodrigo y Gabriela, Farid's music invites you to dream of faraway lands. It takes you on a soulful journey through Asia, North Africa, Europe and beyond.
[DE] Farid Ben Miles, ein Weltenbummler auf dem Gebiet der Fingerstyle-Gitarre, verbindet Flamenco, Jazz und Blues mit Einflüssen aus der arabischen und europäischen Musikkultur. Oft mit Meistern wie Andy McKee, John Butler und Rodrigo y Gabriela verglichen, lädt Farids Musik zum Träumen von fernen Ländern ein. Sie entführt dich auf eine einfühlsame Reise durch Asien, Nordafrika, Europa und darüber hinaus.
A "Travel by Ear" Experience A beautiful musical journey through the world - heartful songs, guitar virtuosity and stories of a globetrotter. - Flexible solo performance: 1 Set of 1h or 2 Sets of 45 Min each- In Short: Solo Virtuoso Performance / Family-friendly / Narrative Instrumental Act -
Award Winner Musician
Dresdner Schmalfilmtage // Jurypreis (2022)
Sound of Dresden // Public Award (2017)
Dresdner SongSlam // Winner (2016)
VIERTELtakt // Winner (2016)
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[EN] Farid Ben Miles is a captivating fingerstyle guitarist whose music embodies his rich cultural heritage and extensive global experiences. Raised in the suburbs of Paris by Algerian parents, Farid's upbringing was infused with the vibrant rhythms of North Africa and the enchanting melodies of the Mediterranean. Having pursued an engineering degree where he explored the nuances of the electric guitar, Farid embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery, traversing continents with just a backpack and his guitar. Today, Farid's music transcends boundaries, weaving narratives of love, loss, and longing, inviting listeners on an emotive journey through uncharted territories. Inspired by musical luminaries such as Andy McKee, John Butler, and Rodrigo y Gabriela, Farid has cultivated a distinctive style blending elements of Flamenco and Blues with influences from Arab and European traditions. As a performer, Farid captivates audiences with his soul-stirring melodies and intricate fingerstyle technique, transporting them to distant realms with each note. With a diverse repertoire spanning continents and genres, Farid Ben Miles is a versatile artist whose music celebrates cultural diversity and fosters unity among audiences worldwide.
20 Years Experience as a Pro Musician - [2024] Park RDV Stollberg (DE) [2024] StraMu Würzburg (DE) [2024] Karierte Katze Festival (DE) [2023] WeinBerg KulTour (DE) [2023] Dresdner Miniaturen - Groovestation (DE) [2022] Short Film Music Composition - Jury Preis (DE) [2021] Deutscher Allergiekongress (DE) [2019] Rudolstadt Festival (DE) [2018] Special Fan Concert - La Bellevilloise (FRA) [2017-2019] Zorro, das Musical - Landesbühnen Sachsen (DE) [2017] Palais Sommer Festsival (DE) [2017] Sound of Dresden - Public Price (DE) [2016] Palais Sommer Festsival (DE) [2016] TEDx Performance Dresden (DE) [2016] Going Overseas - Release Tour (Europe) [2013-2017] Globetrotter (Worlwide) [2004-2013] Works as side guitarist (FRA) [1992] Start of the Guitar Journey (FRA)
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This rider resumes the needs on stage for the concerts.
Average time of soundcheck: 30 min (max).
Composed during a journey across the world, with only a van and a guitar as loyal companions, this album captures the spirit of exploration and the freedom of the open road.
Written in Europe, this album reflects a deepened sense of artistry and experience, showcasing a matured, refined sound.
"Die Pausenunterhaltung übernahm Akustik-Gitarrist Farid Ben Miles mit seiner Gitarre. Mit seinen Instrumentalstücken entführte er das Publikum in die warmen Sommertage seiner Kindheit in Paris und gab musikalische Interpretationen seiner Reisen um den Globus zum Besten. "
"Es wurde wieder live vertont und war das schön! Vor vollem Haus räumte Farid Ben Miles mit der Vertonung des Films „Hochofen“ den Jurypreis ab. Der Gitarrist hat nach Meinung der Jury aus Annett Groh, Florian Hohmann und Christian „Lasse“ Brähler die beste Stimmung zum Film erzeugt und Bild und Ton hervorragend vereint. Mit seinen ruhigen und stimmungsvollen Klängen ließ Miles den Hochofen in der Motorenhalle heiß laufen."
"Farid Ben Miles. Der aus Frankreich stammende Instrumental-Gitarrist hat die Welt bereist und zu einer ganz eigenen musikalischen Sprache gefunden, die sich aus vielen Quellen speist; afrikanischen, europäischen, amerikanischen. Weltmusik im besten Sinne also, aber doch so markant und mitreißend, dass er zum Publikumsliebling avancierte."
Durch bewusst gesetzte Rhythmen spielte er sich mit „Cinematic World Fingerstyle“ in die Herzen der Besucher. Farid Ben Miles entführte uns mit seinen fabelhaften Akustik-Kompositionen in eine Welt, wo wir träumend und friedlich unseren Gedanken freien Lauf ließen. Vom Orient bis nach Neuseeland, von Paris bis in die Elbflorenz, vom Takka-Tukka-Abenteuerland bis hin zur unendlichen Geschichte — dem Träumenden und der Fantasie waren keine Grenzen gesetzt.
Selection of Farid Ben Miles' concert in Essen by WDR, German public TV channel.
My music is the result of the fundamental lessons drawn from my life which I share
with jubilation. Since my first performance at a little contest won in Dresden, I’ve
had the chance to appear in very different situations: from living room concerts to
festivals with over 500 people and from 10 minutes to 4 hours concerts.
The simple use of an acoustic guitar, the virtuosic act with this same instrument,
the tale of the stories behind each song, the fusion of musical genres, and the wide
repertoire mixing compositions and covers are, I believe, a part of what allowed me
to adapt myself in many live scenarios. You will find here a non-exhaustive list but
representative of the panel of performances I have been able to realize.
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