Experience the complete, rare 2 Meter Session of Ben Howard, filmed in January 2011 at the ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) festival in Groningen.
Recorded just eight months before the release of his iconic debut album 'Every Kingdom' (September 30, 2011), this session captures Ben Howard at a pivotal moment in his career. Performing for an intimate, select crowd, Ben showcases the raw emotion and intricate guitar work that would soon make him a global star.
In this full session, you’ll hear early live versions of future hits like "Old Pine" and "Diamonds," alongside rare gems from his early EPs, such as "Empty Corridors" and "London."
Tracklist:
00:00 Empty Corridors (Games In The Dark EP, 2008)
04:59 Diamonds (Every Kingdom, 2011)
09:30 London (These Waters EP, 2009)
15:20 Gracious (Every Kingdom, 2011)
19:27 Old Pine (Every Kingdom, 2011)
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About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
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