http://www.indabamusic.com/blogs/show en-us <p><p>As some of you may know, I am the father of a little boy who has autism.&nbsp; He is 7 years old and we live in Nebraska.&nbsp; I am starting a new album project about autism.&nbsp; I am looking for collaborators on this project.&nbsp; I am looking for songwriters, singers, and other unique musicians to help out.&nbsp; This will be a power-pop, ambient, sometimes dark and techno, happy and just an all around good feeling project.&nbsp; Whoever gets involved with the project should be very proffesional and willing to work very hard on it.&nbsp; Your knowlege about autism is not that important but I would expect you to read a little about it.&nbsp; The thing about autism is the lack of communication of the person affected by it, and their frustrations caused by not being able to express their needs.&nbsp; It is much like any relationship in that they have needs, expectations, love and all of those other emotions that we have, but no way to communicate their feelings.&nbsp; To me it would be like wanting someone to love, but you can't have them because of some reason or another.&nbsp; Also I want to write some songs about the way I feel about him, and my dreams for him in the future.&nbsp; I think this is a very unique concept and I have already talked to some record companies about this project, and they are very excited to hear it.&nbsp; The time frame is about one year, but it may take longer.&nbsp; I am very open to anyone's input on this project.&nbsp; I would have to say that my downfalls in music would be keyboards, vocal harmony arrangements, and the final mixdown.&nbsp; I would be willing to do this project as a public thing, or in private also, or a combination of both.&nbsp; The word autism does not ever need to mentioned because it is really about relationships, desires, love, frustration, happiness, and the unknowns of life.&nbsp; Please feel free to contact me directly by email: <a href="mailto:jaxiepaul@yahoo.com">jaxiepaul@yahoo.com</a>&nbsp; subject: Autism album project, or by contacting me here.&nbsp; I think this will be a very fun project because it is something that has never been done before.&nbsp; I can't wait to hear from you !&nbsp; Les</p></p> Les Bennett Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:59:00 -0400 http://www.indabamusic.com/people/LesBennett/blog/2008-new-album-project-about-autism http://www.indabamusic.com/people/LesBennett/blog/2008-new-album-project-about-autism <p><p>I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi !&nbsp; I have been performing, writing, and producing music for more than 35 years.&nbsp; I am 46 and live in a very small town in Nebraska, USA.&nbsp; I have a 6 year old son with autism so I am very busy with him.&nbsp; I have more than 300 songs recorded and my goal is to write and record at least 30 more this year.&nbsp; I am using MAGIX music maker 14, and I really like it so far.&nbsp; I think the key to music making is not just the new tools that are out there, but how you use them.&nbsp; I want to create new music that touches peoples souls.&nbsp; I am working on a new song currently, and I will be posting it very soon.&nbsp; I have never worked with anyone writing songs, so this will be new to me.&nbsp; All of my former band mates tell me that I am like Hitler when it comes to music, so I want to be able to let other people collaborate with me, and see what happens.&nbsp; Although I play mainly guitar, I also play bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals.&nbsp; My main style of music focus is pop, but I am open to all new kinds of music.&nbsp; I want to leave the oldies in the past where they belong, and focus on the future.&nbsp; Please check out my stuff, and if you like, join me in bringing a little happiness to the world.&nbsp; Yours in song, Les Bennett</p></p> Les Bennett Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:34:00 -0400 http://www.indabamusic.com/people/LesBennett/blog/1694-just-wanted-to-say-hi- http://www.indabamusic.com/people/LesBennett/blog/1694-just-wanted-to-say-hi-