Ben Folds | Shaped by Sound | Full Episode | PBS North Carolina

Singer-songwriter and composer ‪@benfoldsTV‬ shares how growing up in North Carolina shaped his music and why creativity is all about paying attention. He talks about band life, orchestras, songwriting and what he’s still learning after decades in the industry. Song Performances Featured: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - "Landed" 06:18 - "Jesusland" 11:23 - "The Last Polka" 16:50 - "Effington" 21:49 - "So There" In the band: Piano & Vocals - Ben Folds Shaped by Sound This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel:    / @mypbsnc   FOLLOW US Official Website: https://www.pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by... Instagram:   / mypbsnc   Facebook:   / mypbsnc   Email Newsletter: https://www.pbsnc.org/signup Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://pbsnc.org/app/ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate