thebengsons
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We Don’t Talk About Dying
I lost my big brother to cancer a few months ago and this is the first song that came (meant for other humans to hear) after his death.
We have also, just this week learned that my mother too has cancer. We are breathing with these two truths.

This is a time of year for deep reflection, for waiting, for incubation and for mystery. Maybe because of that I’ve often found it easier to say difficult things this time of year when the darkness shines and the stars crackle with icelight. The bright broken darkness demands some kind of honesty, or at least a good try.
When Peter was dying we didn’t get to talk with him about it. when he was sick we never mentioned the possibility of death- it w...
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The Garden
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
A song for hope in hard times, to remember We have always been loved and that our actions can move across time to create beauty for our ancestors and our future #folksong #prayermusic #hope #garden
Cardinals (for Mrs Wean)
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
A song for the ones who see us when we feel our most invisible, to the ones who help us find our voices. This is for our beloved Mrs Wean, a teacher, choir director and friend who gave Shaun his first solo way back when. May her memory be a blessing. #folksong #prayermusic #thebengsons #memorial #inmemory
Fat with the good sh*t!
Просмотров 28 тыс.Год назад
I turned 40! This is to celebrate the miraculous shock that we any of us are alive! #folksong #joy #thebengsons #prayermusic #happymusic
We Will Not Be Controlled
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
we will not we will not we will not be controlled I am sovereign in my body I am sovereign in my soul! sing it with me! #lajollaplayhouse #sovereigntyhymns #thebengsons #protestsongs #roevwade
The Bengsons - Hope Comes
Просмотров 156 тыс.3 года назад
The part of us that cries out in pain That says ENOUGH That says HELP That part Is a radical. That part is your personal revolutionary crying out for change. That part is also the hope maker. The wound that sings is the wound that can call in a new world. So friends, Spring health is this incredible organization working so hard to make access to mental health care easy and inclusive and humane....
The Keep Going Song (title track)
Просмотров 863 тыс.3 года назад
The Full Length Visual Album is now live on Broadway on Demand! livestream.broadwayondemand.com/keep-going-song/ The Keep Going Song: Live From Our House at the End of the World is available now on Spotify, Apple Music and pretty much everywhere! open.spotify.com/album/7fBmtauSIVv4dLMGkrwn4m apple.co/3dzctGd
The Bengsons - When the Party's Over (Billie Eilish cover)
Просмотров 50 тыс.4 года назад
Cover number 2!
The Bengsons - On a Good Day (Joanna Newsom cover)
Просмотров 32 тыс.4 года назад
The Bengsons - On A Good Day (Joanna Newsom cover) My goodness so we NEVERRRR have done covers before! And it’s SO VULNERABLE feeling wow why!?!? We’re pushing ourselves and playing with other folks’ we loves music and it’s deep and surprising work. This one is On a Good Day by the brilliant #joannanewsome . This was a song we’d sing to each other when we were getting through our miscarriage ye...
Sea Anemones
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 года назад
Sea Anemones By the Bengsons Written for Rachel Bonds' Sundown, Yellow Moon Originally produced by Women's Project Theater and Ars Nova SEA ANEMONES I dressed up like a bird but I was a whalein the courtyard trying so hard to learn the game Sea anemones make their enemies in the courtyard trying so hardin your name And it takes some time it takes some timeto find youin the living room you are w...
PULLS OUT by The Bengsons (Tiny Desk Contest 2020 Entry!)
Просмотров 56 тыс.4 года назад
Hello friends! Here's our official Tiny Desk Contest 2020 submission! THE BENGSONS Abigail and Shaun Bengson are a married composing and performing duo who have performed across the country and around the world. Their music has been featured several times on “So You Think You Can Dance” (FOX). Their theater work includes Hundred Days (La Jolla Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, The Public Th...
Angel From Montgomery
Просмотров 48 тыс.4 года назад
In loving tribute to John Prine
O Comfort Me SINGALONG!
Просмотров 28 тыс.4 года назад
I've been drinking again don't tell my mother don't tell my father don't tell my friends And I can't go to church I'll see my mother I'll see my father I'll see my friends Oh comfort me Oh lift me up Oh lay me down In your bed The first time I saw her We were both children My hair was still yellow Her lips still red and when we were lovers the rivers were cool and God was my father and time was...
Bells The Bengsons
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.4 года назад
Recorded when we found out our run in Louisville was cancelled...with great hurt and great hope!
These Roads
Просмотров 27 тыс.4 года назад
By The Bengsons From PRAYERS FROM OHIO THESE ROADS I WOULDN'T EVER I'D NEVER THINK I WOULDN'T EVER I'D NEVER THINK I WOULDN'T EVER I'D NEVER THINK ALL MY LIFE I'VE DRIVEN THESE ROADS IN THE SUMMER, I'VE KILLED MANY THINGS WITH MY BODY I'M LEAVING BEHIND ME THE SOULS OF A THOUSAND AND ONE SMALL THINGS I TAKE IN A BREATH AND I EXALE THE CARBON THAT BROKE UP WITHIN ME I'M LEAVING BEHIND METHE SOUL...
Everything to Me (from Where the Mountain Meets the Sea)
Просмотров 16 тыс.4 года назад
Everything to Me (from Where the Mountain Meets the Sea)
Oh My Love (from Where the Mountain Meets the Sea)
Просмотров 43 тыс.4 года назад
Oh My Love (from Where the Mountain Meets the Sea)
Money Coming In
Просмотров 48 тыс.4 года назад
Money Coming In
The Making of the HUNDRED DAYS Original Cast Recording
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.4 года назад
The Making of the HUNDRED DAYS Original Cast Recording
"Hundred Days" from HUNDRED DAYS
Просмотров 253 тыс.4 года назад
"Hundred Days" from HUNDRED DAYS
HUNDRED DAYS Trailer
Просмотров 8 тыс.5 лет назад
HUNDRED DAYS Trailer
"Lift Me" from HUNDRED DAYS
Просмотров 5 тыс.6 лет назад
"Lift Me" from HUNDRED DAYS
"I Will Wait" from HUNDRED DAYS
Просмотров 27 тыс.7 лет назад
"I Will Wait" from HUNDRED DAYS
HUNDRED DAYS Trailer (Under the Radar Festival 2017)
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.7 лет назад
HUNDRED DAYS Trailer (Under the Radar Festival 2017)
The Bengsons - Vows (Live @ Joe's Pub)
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.8 лет назад
The Bengsons - Vows (Live @ Joe's Pub)
The Bengsons - Three Legged Dog (Live @ Joe's Pub)
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 лет назад
The Bengsons - Three Legged Dog (Live @ Joe's Pub)
The Bengsons - Live at Z Space
Просмотров 18 тыс.8 лет назад
The Bengsons - Live at Z Space
The Bengsons - Lift Me live at The Public Theater
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.8 лет назад
The Bengsons - Lift Me live at The Public Theater
The Bengsons - Hundred Days - Live @ Tiny Telephone
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 лет назад
The Bengsons - Hundred Days - Live @ Tiny Telephone
Lie Next To Me
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.8 лет назад
Lie Next To Me

Комментарии

  • @joanhalgren3502
    @joanhalgren3502 2 дня назад

    It's now August 3, 2024! I replayed your great song since it's still relevant as our country and world face so many crises. Love you both for your extraordinary talent. Keep going on! 😇

  • @rlthoren
    @rlthoren 3 дня назад

    Sitting here gently and happily crying as I witness this modern Temple Priestess, sitting beside her noble Temple Guardian. Thank you for standing so beautifully inside the door between the Other Place and Here.

  • @juleslough638
    @juleslough638 10 дней назад

    I am so sorry that your brother died. What a beautiful song and message. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. I am sending a hug, if you would like one.

  • @annettewelz4591
    @annettewelz4591 17 дней назад

    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. ❤❤❤

  • @SiyaPhewa
    @SiyaPhewa 17 дней назад

    Got me going through the pandemic.

  • @alixmccullough8159
    @alixmccullough8159 23 дня назад

    This song has me sobbing (in a good way)

  • @ericexit
    @ericexit 26 дней назад

    A beautiful and woefully underexposed masterpiece …. ❤

  • @jackiereed7462
    @jackiereed7462 28 дней назад

    This is one of the most beautiful RUclipss ever! Thank Goodness the Bengsons shared here and I hope for the rest of their lives.

  • @PlanetZipp
    @PlanetZipp Месяц назад

    Thank you for the musical hugs. My friend sent this to me cause I am having a really hard time. I am letting go of my dream career that has slowly been turning into a nightmare. I have no idea what is next. I am making it up as I go! ❤️‍🩹 I am crying at the many truths in this song that resonate with me. I will play this over and over to cheer me up as I go thru this huge transformation taking place. Keep going on to finally reach the happy new beginnings and leave the pain of endings behind.❤

  • @MsElindiSings
    @MsElindiSings Месяц назад

    Oh you knew, I bet, that the change keeps changing, but this song is still a blessing. And yeah keep goin. Even with all that, keep goin. Please come back to the Bay Area - we'd love to have you join us for a Circlesong.

  • @belindasmith3033
    @belindasmith3033 Месяц назад

    Amazing! Geniuses and what gifts you have in those voices!

  • @ionageman
    @ionageman Месяц назад

    I absolutely love your work .. first found you on Spotify .. & here you are . ❤️🙏🕊️

  • @soniak2612
    @soniak2612 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this song. Makes me feel great every time and gives me hope every morning!

  • @floriangodovits5166
    @floriangodovits5166 Месяц назад

    This is Florian from Vienna, Austria, who´s been watching and listening to the "Keep Going Song" over and over again since it came out. You made me shed tears of grief and relief... and gave me some of the belief in humankind back that i sometimes desperately need. THANK YOU!

  • @anchoaescastilla
    @anchoaescastilla Месяц назад

    How beautiful! ❤

  • @milolund8156
    @milolund8156 Месяц назад

    Just Waou 🌟💜I wish to share with you guys that when the light work is done and the the clouds cover the sun I remember your song 🪶 and keep going on.

  • @KWill-ph2qs
    @KWill-ph2qs Месяц назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @KWill-ph2qs
    @KWill-ph2qs Месяц назад

    Listening to this on my 68th Birthday! Hallelu! Celebrate the spark 🎉

  • @FallingWindchime
    @FallingWindchime Месяц назад

    Oh i love this! Gives me me Hilda vibes, feels adventurous.

  • @letlovewin9905
    @letlovewin9905 2 месяца назад

    I am so grateful for your song, thank you so much from my heart. I am on a journey healing my childhood trauma and your song really helps me feeling supported on my way. It also heals a little bit of the wounds that the time you are singing about left in my heart. I'm in Bochum/Germany by the way and you are always welcome to my home. ❤️

  • @jenntia8776
    @jenntia8776 2 месяца назад

  • @user-ht8dc2it2y
    @user-ht8dc2it2y 2 месяца назад

    I love it a lot! Amazing!

  • @schroderr
    @schroderr 2 месяца назад

    Honesty, intention, and fearlessness = greatness. I just found out about you guys too late to catch your Lincoln Center show. So impressed.

    • @vikkilucas8897
      @vikkilucas8897 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for sharing this with me, beloved friend. It was devastating and oh so beautiful.

  • @virginiaminnick4301
    @virginiaminnick4301 2 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤ I've missed you 🥰

  • @ANUGroove
    @ANUGroove 2 месяца назад

    I just came across this in 2024 and wow. This was such a beautiful, creative expression. This brought up so much emotions. I love artistry and such beautiful voices. Thank you

  • @goodenergy11
    @goodenergy11 2 месяца назад

    I am still from the other place & so is my child!

  • @GlobalCornell
    @GlobalCornell 2 месяца назад

    I agree with Derek below, after less than a minute, I was blubbering too! Thank you for your generosity of spirit, kindness, humor and strength.

  • @catbednarski4142
    @catbednarski4142 3 месяца назад

    This is extremely beautiful and powerful. Thank you so much for sharing your aching heart and bright spark ❤

  • @lillyhenry2642
    @lillyhenry2642 3 месяца назад

    My mother is Air again... thank you mom I am going fat with All the good shit life gave me through you ❤.... Great spirit-Song 🎉💕

  • @florentexmelin
    @florentexmelin 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for making songs that touch our souls (mine at list). Much to you and your family ❤😊

  • @janicebourdage3567
    @janicebourdage3567 3 месяца назад

    You guys rock. I'd LOVE to have you guys perform at MusikFest in Bethlehem, PA. Our community would be so blessed to have you grace us with your presence.

  • @anchoaescastilla
    @anchoaescastilla 3 месяца назад

    “Hope is not a feeling. Hope is an action.” ❤️🎯

  • @anchoaescastilla
    @anchoaescastilla 3 месяца назад

    “Don’t want anybody crying” *Watching this regularly and crying EVERY SINGLE TIME* You two sculpt all the elements in your songs which such craft, what a privilege to witness, thank you.

  • @jaybirddee3790
    @jaybirddee3790 3 месяца назад

    Heard this live last night for the first time at Lincoln Center, and, mercifully, I'm able to hear these talented folks again! OMG! Brimming with goodness and talent. Utterly unique, IMHO.

  • @ericadamcollins
    @ericadamcollins 3 месяца назад

    Beautiful. Looking back at those people who touched us, gave us courage and were a reference, we thank you.

  • @mirammccafferty5771
    @mirammccafferty5771 3 месяца назад

    Anyone know the chords? Or what that first note is?

  • @martinotoole5937
    @martinotoole5937 3 месяца назад

    Had the incredible pleasure of having this song injected into my soul during a medicine ceremony this weekend. Just-WOW. Thank you. 🙏🏾

  • @jerdonsbabbler3515
    @jerdonsbabbler3515 3 месяца назад

    Omg. Hysterical hysteria. I mean, really really funny. Also, Mr. Beard Guy could you not hold that dumb note over "my pain is a river"? It's not in the chord while being in the most consonant song ever written. Maybe go up a half step? If you can summon the energy?

  • @skyebaloo6171
    @skyebaloo6171 3 месяца назад

    Its 2024 now. We survived🎉🎉🎉but I'm crying rivers..... this song is as relevant now as it ever was.... I'm crying because of the love in this song. The beautiful beautiful love of humanity. Tears of love and joy. Thank you, and great love to you all

  • @susansklair5139
    @susansklair5139 3 месяца назад

    This is so beautiful ❤ Thankyou

  • @peggywrite
    @peggywrite 3 месяца назад

    So beautiful. I am going to see you at Lincoln Center in May.

  • @gmulder11
    @gmulder11 3 месяца назад

    This made my entire day, and the day has yet to begin! Thank you both for this. What service🙏🏼

  • @champagnepamela
    @champagnepamela 3 месяца назад

    Soooo Beautiful….. Thank You both for sharing your incredible gifts ❤

  • @ericamccalden8547
    @ericamccalden8547 3 месяца назад

    This song has been very powerful for me, through the Pandemic and beyond!!

  • @elizabethmccall5809
    @elizabethmccall5809 3 месяца назад

    Just wow love your 🚀 energy, great sound and lyrics 🤍

  • @davidmake
    @davidmake 3 месяца назад

    Thank you. Just that. Thank you.

  • @helenj405
    @helenj405 4 месяца назад

    I love this song, thank you

  • @Bethelight43
    @Bethelight43 4 месяца назад

  • @elmerexpress
    @elmerexpress 4 месяца назад

    This is actually one noble piece of music! Kudos to Shaun for giving it all - rusty voice or not (it really served the expression)! Love it!

  • @Alimaythedreamer
    @Alimaythedreamer 4 месяца назад

    You know I find there’s only one thing wrong with the bengsons… once you hit the like button, you can’t just keep hitting it because it unlikes it. Every time I watch them I just wanna like it again, but I’ve already liked it. Can’t get enough of this, and them ❤❤❤❤ Fave part in this song is when Shaun sings the solo piece “I hold all the shards that make her”… this incline in his voice I love that, and then the following section where Abigail just blows my mind with her “bright light” scream… oh I get ASMR every time from that section in this song. So much love to the bengsons, their music and all they stand for feel so good!! ❤ Thank you Shaun and Abigail ❤