Ben Matney is a composer whose work travels between lyricism and abrasion, intimacy and spectacle. His music explores texture, atmosphere, and the uncanny, and the expressive possibilities of familiar sounds.
Performances of his work include the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra, Red Pine Wind Quintet, Nu Quintet, Sounding Board, Khemia, earspace, and 18th Street Singers, among others. He also writes, records, and produces music independently.
He is based in Raleigh, NC.