Said Sara, a San Francisco-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, recently released “Sea,” which takes listeners on a mesmerising musical trip. This song, which was released on September 4, 2023, demonstrates Benson’s wide range of inspirations by fusing folk, alternative, goth, classic rock, and acoustic music.
Said Sara’s music is a reflection of David Benson’s extensive musical training. He drew inspiration from legendary singer-songwriters of the 1970s including Stevens, Croce, Taylor, and Buckingham when he was growing up. However, over the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond, his musical career took him into the worlds of metal and punk.
With its discovery of profound, minimal pieces by Benson from the early to mid-’90s, “Sea” is a tribute to Said Sara’s soul. In 2020, Said Sara released an EP with the same name, which was followed by the singles “I Star as You” and “Bleedways.”
David has a diverse musical background and has played drums for the acclaimed death metal band Acephalix, a former crust punk band from San Francisco, whose album “Theothanatology” received critical acclaim.
David’s punk and metal influences are combined with the acoustic warmth of Said Sara’s music to create a unique listening experience that cuts across genres.
David Benson’s artistic pursuits are deepened and given significance by his work as a Special Education teacher in San Francisco.
Said Sara’s “Sea” is more than just a song, it’s a profound investigation of emotion and musical development that serves as a constant reminder that great music transcends all limitations and has a significant effect on the human soul.
