The Hero Factor
This Tulsa, Oklahoma artist offered some comfortable listening tunes with Chasing Chimaera (Nobility EP 2006). Case in point – “Landings.”
There are two things about The Hero Factor that are immediately noticeable: the strong singing voice on the above tune and the photo displayed on the Web site. The guy is playing a Fender bass! He’s not at the piano or holding an acoustic guitar. That’s news.
“unfinished jem” from blackwatch sessions (Nobility 2007) is certainly that. Listeners will find this music excellent for those low-key days. It ain’t dance music, baby!! Well, “Come Down” is a bit more upbeat. But I don’t think these fellows intended The Hero Factor to be a popular on the disco-club circuit.
Member list for The Hero Factor includes: Ben Kilgore – Vocals; Eric Arndt – Bass, Vocals; Matt Fisher – Guitar, Chad Copelin – Keyboards, Nathan Price – Drums. They report, in Web bio, that they have “battled “societal pressures” for six years as well as working through “major lineup changes.” But the current mix seems to work, with keyboard and electronic sound used selectively.
The Hero Factor has some summer 2008 dates and is attracting hundreds to regional shows. Quality rock/alternative music is to be found here.
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If you have not checked out this band and really sat and spent a little time listening to them, then you are really missing out. With fantastic vocals and great desire to make extremely good music this band has what it takes to have a large fan base and following.
It is definitely different and refreshing to see a lead vocalist belting out some tunes while holding a bass. I’m in love with Ben Kilgore’s voice and lyrics. While I enjoy “Landings”, “Run” is my personal favorite. Definitely give The Hero Factor a listen.