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Benjamin Gibbard (born August 11 , 1976 in Bremerton, Washington ) is an American Music ian who has formed several Indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service . PERSONAL LIFE AND CAREER Ben grew up in Seattle during the time of the Grunge musical explosion during the early 1990s. His family eventually settled in Bellingham%2C_Washington . Growing up he was influenced by Stone Roses , The Pixies and Ultra Vivid Scene . He studied Engineering at Western Washington University .1 Aside from forming Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service , another project of Gibbard's is All-Time Quarterback . He and his band Death Cab for Cutie are also known for their contributions to Veganism and Animal Rights .2 It has recently been announced that Gibbard will have a small role in a John Krasinski film entitled ''Brief Encounters With Hideous Men''. 3 Gibbard has finished a nationwide solo tour which also featured David Bazan of Pedro The Lion and Johnathan Rice . He currently resides in Seattle, Washington . COLLABORATIONS
DISCOGRAPHY Death Cab for Cutie studio albums
Death Cab for Cutie EPs
Death Cab for Cutie singles
Compilation albums featuring Death Cab for Cutie tracks
The Postal Service '' Such Great Heights ''
# "Such Great Heights" (4:27) # "There's Never Enough Time" (3:33) # " We Will Become Silhouettes (Cover by The Shins )" (3:01) # "Such Great Heights (Cover by Iron & Wine )" (4:10) '' Give Up ''
# "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" (4:44) # "Such Great Heights" (4:26) # " Sleeping In " (4:21) # "Nothing Better" (3:46) # "Recycled Air" (4:29) # "Clark Gable" (4:54) # "We Will Become Silhouettes" (5:00) # "This Place Is a Prison" (3:54) # " Brand New Colony " (4:12) # "Natural Anthem" (5:07) '' The District Sleeps Alone Tonight '' # "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight " # "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (Remix by DJ Downfall )" # "Such Great Heights (Remix by John Tejada )" # "Suddenly Everything Has Changed ( The Flaming Lips cover)" ''Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell (EP) - The Flaming Lips''
# " Do You Realize?? (The Postal Service Remix)" (4:00) '' Wicker Park : Soundtrack Album '' :14. "Against All Odds" (3:50). ''Give Up (Vinyl)''
'' We Will Become Silhouettes ''
# "We Will Become Silhouettes" (4:59) # "Be Still My Heart" (3:02) # "Nothing Better (Styrofoam Remix)" (3:31) # "We Will Become Silhouettes ( Matthew Dear 's Not Scared Mix)" (5:02) ''Be Still My Heart (Nobody Remix) - Single''
# "Be Still My Heart (Nobody Remix)" (3:53) ''Verve Remixed, Vol. 3'' # "Little Girl Blue (Postal Service Mix)" (5:20) Some Noise EP''
# "Grow Old With Me" (2:35) (a John Lennon cover) '' Open Season - Feist '' # "Mushaboom (The Postal Service Remix)" (3:37) ''Home Volume 5 - Ben Gibbard & Andrew Kenny'' # "You Remind Me of Home" (2:16) # "Carolina" (2:25) # "Farmer Chords" (2:26) # "Choir Vandals" (2:34) All-Time Quarterback
# "Plans Get Complex" # "Untitled" # "Why I Cry {Link without Title} " # "Rules Broken" # "Send Packing"
# "Don't Touch the Tape" # "Underwater!" # "Sock Hop" # "Lullaby, Lullaby" # "Dig It!" # "Cleveland" # "Stark Mobile" # "Factory Direct" # "Empire State"
# "Plans Get Complex" (2:41) # "Dinner at Eight in the Suburbs" (2:09) # "Cleveland" (2:18) # "Empire State" (1:37) # "Rules Broken" (3:17) # "Untitled" (3:09) # "Factory Direct" (2:00) # "Why I Cry" (3:28) # "Underwater" (1:46) # "Sock Hop" (1:15) # "Send Packing" (4:20) It should be noted that the San Diego band The Pinwheels has no relation to Ben Gibbard's musical project, even though in interviews guitarist Gabe Acock alludes to a connection. SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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