This is the site of composer and music theoretician Benjamin Botkin.
Here you can find samples of his compositions as well as articles, analytical reviews and commentary on the theory, philosophy, theology, history, mechanics, science, technology and future of music. Benjamin Botkin is a Christian composer dedicated to taking the realm of music captive to the obedience of Christ by the continual reforming of ideas, presuppositions, and actions in accordance with Biblical principles.
Ben started composing for film and visual media in 2005, and has since composed music for several nationally broadcast TV documentaries, and lectured on film scoring at the Christian Filmmakers Academy and the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, as well as composing music for various other projects. He is entirely self-taught in composition, arrangement, and orchestration.
Benjamin is the grateful son of the best parents in the world, Geoffrey Botkin and Victoria Botkin, through whom Christ has worked and continues to work mightily for the edification of many. He currently lives in San Antonio, Texas, where he and his two brothers run a post-production studio.
Hello, I’m a home-schooled student and I enjoy writing music. Your site is very encouraging! I really enjoy your music, and was wondering if I could record your sample songs or purchase them? Thank you!
I’m not sure what you mean by “record” them, but you can purchase the soundtrack I wrote for “The Return of the Daughters” here: http://firstpacificmedia.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=20 and you can download my musical tribute to Michael Billing free at behemoth.com. http://behemoth.com/album/52564
At the moment, most of the tracks in my playlist are not for sale.
Hey Ben! I really like your site. It’s very helpful and inspiring to me.