
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.
Welcome to the website of composer Ben Botkin. Here you can find samples of his music and materials he has written on the art and philosophy of film scoring. Please send questions, comments, and news to
contact AT benbotkin.com
ALL MUSIC COPYRIGHT © BEN BOTKIN 2009
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Disclaimer:
None of the films I mention on this blog are recommended for viewing in full or perhaps even for closer study. They are chosen for the purpose of instruction, to illustrate a specific principle, and do not have my full endorsement because of many erroneous theological and aesthetic elements.