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'''Ben Abraham''' (born 12 May 1985) is an Australian [[folk music|folk]] singer and songwriter from [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]]. Ben |
'''Ben Abraham''' (born 12 May 1985) is an Australian [[folk music|folk]] singer and songwriter from [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]]. Ben collaborated with artists including [[Kesha]] and [[Sara Bareilles]]. He co-wrote "[[Praying (song)|Praying]]" by [[Kesha]].<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kesha-previews-new-album-with-triumphant-song-praying-w491098 Kesha Previews First New Album in Five Years With Triumphant Song 'Praying'. Rolling Stone, 6 July 2017.]</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the [[Indonesia]]n pop group Pahama.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-abraham-mn0003475592/biography Ben Abraham] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> Abraham initially sought to become a [[screenwriter]], and concurrently began songwriting while working in a [[hospital]]. |
Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the [[Indonesia]]n pop group Pahama.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-abraham-mn0003475592/biography Ben Abraham] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> His sister is [[Michaela Jayde]], who appeared in 2023 on the ''[[The Voice (Australian season 12)|twelfth season]]'' of ''[[The Voice (Australian TV series)|The Voice]]'' and received a four-chair-turn in her audition.{{cn|date=August 2023}} Abraham initially sought to become a [[screenwriter]], and concurrently began songwriting while working in a [[hospital]]. |
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In 2014, he released his debut album, ''Sirens'' in Australia, which he described as "basically a roadmap of my awkward naïve insecure 20s".<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ben-abrahams-debut-follows-a-long-starstudded-road-20141114-11mqrs.html Ben Abraham's debut follows a long star-studded road]. ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', 14 November 2014.</ref> In March 2016, the album was reissued by [[Secretly Canadian]].<ref>[http://rollingstoneaus.com/reviews/post/ben-abraham/3293 Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309225954/http://rollingstoneaus.com/reviews/post/ben-abraham/3293 |date=9 March 2016 }}, ''[[Rolling Stone]] Australia''.</ref> The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist [[Sara Bareilles]],<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/sirens-mw0002912617 Sirens review], Allmusic</ref> as well as appearances by fellow Australian [[Gotye]].<ref>[https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2016/02/29/468561284/world-cafe-next-ben-abraham World Cafe Next: Ben Abraham]. [[NPR]], 29 February 2016.</ref> |
In 2014, he released his debut album, ''Sirens'' in Australia, which he described as "basically a roadmap of my awkward naïve insecure 20s".<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ben-abrahams-debut-follows-a-long-starstudded-road-20141114-11mqrs.html Ben Abraham's debut follows a long star-studded road]. ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', 14 November 2014.</ref> In March 2016, the album was reissued by [[Secretly Canadian]].<ref>[http://rollingstoneaus.com/reviews/post/ben-abraham/3293 Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309225954/http://rollingstoneaus.com/reviews/post/ben-abraham/3293 |date=9 March 2016 }}, ''[[Rolling Stone]] Australia''.</ref> The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist [[Sara Bareilles]],<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/sirens-mw0002912617 Sirens review], Allmusic</ref> as well as appearances by fellow Australian [[Gotye]].<ref>[https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2016/02/29/468561284/world-cafe-next-ben-abraham World Cafe Next: Ben Abraham]. [[NPR]], 29 February 2016.</ref> |
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At the [[APRA Music Awards of 2018]] he won the Overseas Recognition Award and was nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year.<ref name="APRAWinners 2018">{{cite web | title = Full List of Winners | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/full-list-of-winners/ | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) | [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS) | accessdate = 13 April 2018 | archive-date = 5 April 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200405152847/https://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/full-list-of-winners/ | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="ORA 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/overseas-recognition/ | title = Overseas Recognition Award | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 14 April 2018 }}</ref><ref name="BRSotYNom 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/breakthrough-songwriter-of-the-year/ | title = Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 14 April 2018 }}</ref> |
At the [[APRA Music Awards of 2018]] he won the Overseas Recognition Award and was nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year.<ref name="APRAWinners 2018">{{cite web | title = Full List of Winners | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/full-list-of-winners/ | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) | [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS) | accessdate = 13 April 2018 | archive-date = 5 April 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200405152847/https://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/full-list-of-winners/ | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="ORA 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/overseas-recognition/ | title = Overseas Recognition Award | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 14 April 2018 }}</ref><ref name="BRSotYNom 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/breakthrough-songwriter-of-the-year/ | title = Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 14 April 2018 }}</ref> |
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In September 2021, Abrahams announced the release of his forthcoming second studio album. On 1 October, the album's fifth single "I Am Here" was released, which is set to appear in the season premiere of ABC's '' |
In September 2021, Abrahams announced the release of his forthcoming second studio album. On 1 October, the album's fifth single "I Am Here" was released, which is set to appear in the season premiere of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]''.<ref name="FF and IAH">{{cite web|url=https://www.milkymilkymilky.com/post/ben-abraham-unveils-new-single-i-am-here|title=Ben Abrahams Unveils New Single "I Am Here"|website=www.milkymilkymilky.com|date=1 October 2021|access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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! scope="row"| ''Sirens'' |
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* Released: 2014 |
* Released: November 2014 |
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* Label: Inertia Recordings (IR5240CD) |
* Label: Inertia Recordings (IR5240CD) |
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! scope="row"| ''Friendly Fire'' |
! scope="row"| ''Friendly Fire'' |
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* Scheduled: 11 March 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/friendly-fire/1584829058|title=Friendly Fire by Ben Abraham|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref><ref name="FF and IAH"/> |
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* Label: [[Atlantic Records]] |
* Label: [[Atlantic Records]] (075678648762) |
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! scope="row"| "War in Your Arms"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/war-in-your-arms-single/1560668761|title=War in Your Arms - Single by Ben Abraham|website=[[Apple Music]]|date=7 May 2021|access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> |
! scope="row"| "War in Your Arms"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/war-in-your-arms-single/1560668761|title=War in Your Arms - Single by Ben Abraham|website=[[Apple Music]]|date=7 May 2021|access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "I Am Here"<ref name="FF and IAH"/> |
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! scope="row"| "If I Didn't Love You"<ref name="FF & IIDLY">{{cite web|url=https://preludepress.com/news/2022/02/11/ben-abraham-if-i-didnt-love-you/|title=Ben Abraham Releases New Track, "If I Didn't Love You"|website=prelude press|date=11 February 2022|access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "Another Falling Star"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/features/new-aus-music-playlist-our-favourite-tunes-of-the-week-97/|title=New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 11/03/22|website=Music Feeds|date=11 March 2022|access-date=14 March 2022}}</ref> |
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[[Category:APRA Award winners]] |
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[[Category:Australian folk singers]] |
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[[Category:Australian songwriters]] |
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[[Category:Musicians from Melbourne]] |
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Ben Abraham
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Born | (1985-05-12) May 12, 1985 (age 39) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Labels | Inertia Recordings, Atlantic Records, Secretly Canadian |
Website | benabrahammusic |
Ben Abraham (born 12 May 1985) is an Australian folk singer and songwriter from Melbourne. Ben collaborated with artists including Kesha and Sara Bareilles. He co-wrote "Praying" by Kesha.[1]
Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the Indonesian pop group Pahama.[2] His sister is Michaela Jayde, who appeared in 2023 on the twelfth seasonofThe Voice and received a four-chair-turn in her audition.[citation needed] Abraham initially sought to become a screenwriter, and concurrently began songwriting while working in a hospital.
In 2014, he released his debut album, Sirens in Australia, which he described as "basically a roadmap of my awkward naïve insecure 20s".[3] In March 2016, the album was reissued by Secretly Canadian.[4] The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist Sara Bareilles,[5] as well as appearances by fellow Australian Gotye.[6]
In 2016 and 2017, Abraham also co-wrote with artists Wafia, Ta-ku and Wrabel on their respective singles "Heartburn", "Meet in the Middle", and "Bloodstain." Abraham's voice has been compared to Guy Garvey and Peter Gabriel.[7] CMJ's Eric Davidson calls Abraham's voice "delicate yet booming" and Sirens a "strong, electro-soul" record.[8]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2018 he won the Overseas Recognition Award and was nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year.[9][10][11]
In September 2021, Abrahams announced the release of his forthcoming second studio album. On 1 October, the album's fifth single "I Am Here" was released, which is set to appear in the season premiere of ABC's Grey's Anatomy.[12]
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"Speak"[14] | 2014 | - | Sirens |
"Home"[15] | 2015 | - | |
"In My Head" (Sak Pase featuring Ben Abraham)[16] |
2017 | - | — |
"dear insecurity" (gnash featuring Ben Abraham)[17] |
2018 | - | We |
"Satellite"[18] | 2019 | - | — |
"Nobody Wants To Hear Songs Anymore"[19] | - | ||
"In Your Eyes"[20] | 2020 | - | |
"Like a Circle"[21] | 2021 | - | Friendly Fire |
"War in Your Arms"[22] | - | ||
"Requiem"[23] | - | ||
"Runaway"[24] | - | ||
"I Am Here"[12] | - | ||
"If I Didn't Love You"[25] | 2022 | - | |
"Another Falling Star"[26] | - | ||
"Never Been Better" | 2023 | - | TBA |
Title | Year | Album |
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"Wasn't It Good" (Ainslie Wills and Ben Abraham) |
2017 | Greatest Hits & Interpretations |
"Run So Fast" (Missy Higgins featuring Ben Abraham) |
2018 | The Special Ones |
"Eat Your Food" | 2020 | At Home with the Kids |
The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
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2018 | Ben Abraham | Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | [27] |
Ben Abraham | Overseas Recognition Award | Won |
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