Albums
So, Where Ya Headed
2009
This is the first CD from Chris Chandler and Paul Benoit.
It is named after the first thing ya say to a hitch hiker: "So, Where Ya Headed?"
Ya see The whole CD seems to be a conversation with a stranger about the road and the places it takes you. Paul Benoit seems to play the part of an amazing radio station that just keeps picking the right tune.
Produced and music direction by Paul Benoit
All songs feature Paul Benoit: guitar and vocals Chris Chandler: spoken word
1. So, Where Ya Headed? / Pancho and Lefty (Chris Chandler/Townes Van Zandt)
You can't comment on the scenery unless you take the trip.
Drums: Dan Weber, Bass: Tige DeCoster, Organ: Hugh Sutton, Cameo Vocal: Gypsy. Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler/Will Van Zandt Music. Licensed by Harry Fox Agency.
2. God Fearing Agnostic / Plow (Chris Chandler / Paul Benoit)
I wouldn't want to belong to a universe that would have me as its center.
Backing Vocal: Janne Jacobsen, Drums: Dan Weber. Recorded by William Blackstone at Casa Tortuga. Additional recording and re-mixing by Jakael Tristam at 31st Ave Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler / Stray Dog Music.
3. The Lousy Parts of Socialisim / Money (Chris Chandler / Barrett Strong)
Let's charge them banks an over the limit fee, finance charges, bounced check charges...
Drums: Dan Weber, Bass: Tige DeCoster. Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler / Jobete Music Co INC. Licensed by Harry Fox Agency.
4. 9th Warn New Orleans #5 / Swimming Back Home (Chris Chandler / Paul Benoit)
...how good she looks at four in the morning, wearing nothing but voodoo and fog.
Drums: Dan Weber, Organ Hugh Sutton. Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler / Stray Dog Music
5. American Idle / Fame (Chris Chandler / David Bowie, Carlos Almario, John Lennon)
The price is NOT right!
Drums: Dan Weber, Bass: Tige DeCoster, Banjo: Paul Benoit, Jaw Har: Chris Chandler. Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler / Cole Gems-EMI Inc. Licensed by The Harry Fox Agency
6. Stone Mountain / Georgia (Chris Chandler / Hoagy Charmichael, Stuart Gorrell)
Change is afoot, let's give it a hand.
Bass: Sagovia Bader. Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler/Peer Music III LTD. Licensed by The Harry Fox Agency
7. Victoria / Traveler (Chris Chandler / Paul Benoit)
She holds me in the arms of the sea
Drums: Dan Weber, Bass: Bill Molly, Pedal Steel: Dan Tyack. Recorded by RIC Vaughan at Bill's Cabin. Additional Recording by Jakel Tristam at 31st Ave Studio, Seattle. Published by Chris Chandler / Stray Dog Music
8. Thoughts on Fabric #2 / Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat (Chris Chandler, Phil Rockstroh / Bob Dylan)
Ancient people thought fate was basically a fabric Designer, spinning the yarns of destiny on a loom of time.
Drums: Dan Weber, Bass: Tige DeCoster. Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler/Dwarf Music. Licensed by The Harry Fox Agency
9. Wyoming / Sugar Mountain (Chris Chandler / Neil Young)
We are all driving through Wyoming
Drums: Dan Weber, Bass: Tige DeCoster, Piano: Hugh Sutton Recorded by Blake Harkins at Lost and Found Studio, Seattle, WA. Published by Chris Chandler/Broken Arrow Music. Licensed by The Harry Fox Agency