Music: 2002-2022
In 2002 Benedict released his first solo ep, called "Scales".
This was followed by eight albums of solo and collaborative material (released between 2005 and 2013), and a three-track single in 2015.
In 2022 Benedict released two new titles: "Passage of Time" (a new three-track single), and "Ausgewählte Lieder" (an album of German classical songs).
In 2023 Benedict is preparing the material for his forthcoming ninth album, and also working on a number of solo and collaborative exercises - interpreting songs written by other people, in English and other languages.
All Benedict's music is listed on this page.
Titles link to Bandcamp where you can listen without subscription or payment.
The music is also available on:
Album and live reviews are quoted on the media page of this website.
2022
Passage of Time
Three-track single: Two new songs, plus a version of "My Favorite Things".
Benedict is joined by Julian Bolleter on piano.
Recorded by Julian Bolleter.
Engineered and mastered by Alan Smith.
Released 2022
Ausgewählte Lieder: Schumann, Wolf, Mahler
"Wonderful! I especially liked Mein schöner Stern and Komm, o Tod, von Nacht umgeben, and Tief im Herzen trag' ich Pein."
- Christian Gerhaher
Twelve track album: Songs by German and Austrian composers (Robert Schumann, Hugo Wolf and Gustav Mahler).
Recorded, engineered and mastered by Scott Simms.
Thanks to Anja Schulz, Steve Bond and Alan Smith.
Released 2022
Videos for the songs "Im wunderschönen Monat Mai" and "Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem Schatz" are on the video page.
They were made by Scottie and CB.
Four recordings from the past
Previously available in obscure locations, the following four recordings - three live and one studio - were newly mastered shortly after Benedict released new music in late 2022. They are now available on Bandcamp only.
Background and context are provided in each Bandcamp track, including information about the collaborators and the songs and albums they have played on with Benedict over the years.
Changing
Live in 2012 with Miranda Pollard at Guildford Grammar School chapel.
This song is on the album Singleton.
Another Hound
Live in 2012 with Miranda Pollard at Guildford Grammar School chapel.
This song is on the album Singleton.
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Recorded in the studio in 2006 with Sam Scherr and Jason Baroot.
Eugene
Live in 2006 with Jonathan Brain at Old Perth Boys School.
This song is on the album The Lines of Parallel Trees.
2015
The Gift of Friendship
Three-track single: Two new songs, plus a version of "Danny Boy".
Benedict is joined by Julian Bolleter on piano.
Recorded, engineered and mastered by Alan Smith.
Released 2015
2013
The Magical World
Twelve-track album.
"Beautiful harmonies, delicate piano and guitar work, and an unrehearsed feel."
- thedailyalbum.com
with:
Julian Bolleter: keyboards
Andrew Ewing: electric guitar and singing
Rosemary Halsmith: percussion
Miranda Pollard: singing
Recorded, engineered and mastered by Alan Smith.
Released 2013
A video for the song Happy Girl is on the video page. It was made by Andrew Ewing.
2012
Singleton
Twelve-track album.
"Over 12 songs, Moleta showcases his wild imagination, vast vocal
range and incredible mastering of songwriting."
- X Press
with:
Bill Darby: electric guitar
Andrew Ewing: electric guitar, bass and singing
Miranda Pollard: singing
Scott Tomlinson: electric guitar
Recorded, engineered and mastered by Alan Smith.
Released 2012
A video for the song Another Hound is on video page. It was made by Andrew Ewing.
2011
White Marble Heyday
Thirteen-track album.
"Moleta's wonderful turn of phrase is as observant and incisive as ever."
- The West Australian
with:
Jonathan Brain: electric, acoustic and nylon string guitars
Harry Kneen: bass
Daniel Marano: electric guitar
Sam Scherr: electric guitar and backing vocal
Lily Sumich: drums
Lorraine Sumich: keyboards and backing vocal
Recorded, engineered and mastered by Alan Smith.
Released 2011
2010
Timesheet
Thirteen-track album.
"Moleta paints scene after detailed scene,
piling on heady descriptions in a voice that's
hushed, airy and pristinely delivered."
- Mess and Noise
with:
Rosemary Halsmith: glockenspiel and keyboard
Harry Kneen: bass
Daniel Marano: field recordings
Sam Scherr: electric guitar
Cameron Sim: pedal steel guitar
Lily Sumich: drums
Lorraine Sumich: Hammond and keyboards
Recorded by Alan Smith, mastered by Scott Simms.
Two live videos from the album launch are on the video page - of the songs The Rushing Sound and Sheldon (from the 2007 album The Lines of Parallel Trees).
Released 2010
2008
Continuous Talking
Nine-track album.
"... proves this WA artist isn't afraid of branching out into new and exciting areas of arrangement,
adding more colour and texture to his wonderfully detailed drawings."
- Drum Media
with:
Jason Barfoot: drums
Jonathan Brain: nylon string and acoustic guitars
Rosemary Halsmith: glockenspiel
James Quinton: bass
Sam Scherr: electric guitar
Recorded by Alan Smith, additional mixing by Max Ducker, mastered by Scott Simms.
Two live videos from the album launch are on the video page - of the songs Inlet Manifold (from the 2007 album The Lines of Parallel Trees) and Radiant (from Continuous Talking).
Released 2008
2007
The Lines of Parallel Trees
Eleven-track album.
"With a bundle of releases to his credit he is already a prolific enough character, but with
The Lines of Parallel Trees Moleta confirms without a doubt he is a rare and undervalued talent."
- X Press
with:
Jason Barfoot: drums
Jonathan Brain: piano
Rob Schifferli: electric guitar and bass
Recorded by Alan Smith and Kieren Kenderessy, mastered by Scott Simms.
Released 2007
2006
White Paper: Old House
Seven-track album under the band name White Paper.
Songs have likened to Go-Betweens, Crazy Horse and Buddy Holly.
with:
Andrew Higginson: bass
Rachell Pirnie: drums
Simon Sieradzki: electric guitar
Recorded and engineered by Simon Struthers
Mastered by Scott Simms
Released 2006
2005
The Warm Sun Coming In
Nine-track solo album. Songs have been likened to Mark Hollis and Nina Nastasia.
Recorded by Simon Struthers
Mastered by Scott Simms
Released 2005
2002
Scales
Five-track debut solo ep.
Songs have been likened to Art Garfunkel and Depeche Mode.
Recorded, engineered and mastered by Scott Simms
Released 2002
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