MUSIC
A classically trained pianist and singer, Ben draws inspiration from pop, rock, musical theatre, and soul. With over 12 years of experience in acappella and musical theatre, Ben is a seasoned collaborator in the studio and on the stage. Ben has worked with musical talent such as Emmy-winning vocal arranger Ben Bram (Pentatonix, Acappella Academy); Special Tony Award recipient and Drama Desk winner Jason Michael Webb ("The Color Purple"), singer/actress Shelley Regner (Pitch Perfect, DCappella) and Broadway's Boise Holmes and Ryan McCartan.
Having composed and collaborated on music for national TV, commercial radio spot, viral video content, web series, and theatrical productions, Ben approaches composition from the perspective of story, character, and emotion.
FIREFLY
Written and performed by Ben Palacios. Music Production by Danny Pravder with vocal direction by Bruce Merkle. Art by Matt Waresack.
Flashmob magic trick
Flashmob music written and produced by Ben Palacios for James Galea's "Best Trick Ever" series on ABC Australia. Context: James had a pedestrian pick three things -- a card, a number between 1 and a million, and a celebrity -- the flashmob was the reveal.
ASK YOUR GAY UNCLE
Theme song for "Ask Your Gay Uncle" podcast. Written and produced by Ben Palacios.
Hunky Holidays
A viral holiday mashup from Hunkappella! Directed & Produced by Ben Palacios. Musical arrangement by Ben Palacios & Michael Alfera.
Oh Suzanne
I wrote this song for my grandmother and played it for her on her 90th birthday. She has since passed away. Suzanne Truss was was a piano teacher. She taught me to love music, and to love myself.
Written and performed by Ben Palacios. Music production by Danny Pravder with vocal direction by Bruce Merkle.
NERDWALLET RADIO SPOT
Music direction, arrangement, and orchestration by Ben Palacios. Music Production by Ambrose Yu. Featuring the vocal talent of Shelley Regner, Jeremy Glazer, and Ben Palacios.
