Ben Holst

Musician / Composer / Producer / Mixer

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I live to record and record to live.

My story is not dissimilar to most people committed to a life of performing arts and recording music. I am lucky to have found it early, and have received some crucial thumbs up along the way. From my first bedroom guitar overdub on a Sony 1/4 track reel to reel machine, to latte runs for Stone Temple Pilots, a two year stint as the Voiceover guy for Full Throttle Energy Drinks, to long distance orchestral collaborations over high capacity fiber optic networks. I've seen a wide spectrum of audio wrangling and have found some interesting paychecks along the way.   

While I am fortunate to have an intimate relationship with the various machines and robots involved with capturing sound, what drives me are the Humans. Every day is an adventure, and every situation uniquely different. Humans continue to be  the most powerful tools in the recording process. 

In 2021 I was fortunate to be hired by Volume.com as Director of Creative Media and Brand Development to help build a digital community for musicians through the power of Live Streaming. This role has been the culmination of over 20 years of wildly varied technical experience and continues to stretch my mind on a daily basis.

There are few things more exciting than being in a room full of musicians, singers, camera crew, interns, entourage, PA's, assistants, actors, voice talents, creative directors, youth choirs, pizza deliveries, and improvisors with their hopes and dreams at the mercy of a spacebar. I gladly accept this challenge and sincerely hope to continue pushing the musical envelope. 

Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter - Governor 2020 -Current

Co-Producer for 2018 Grammy® Nominated Songversation:Medicine - India.Arie

ADDY Award Winning Composer / Sound Designer