Benjamin Estrada on BendreTheGiant, Grace, and Being a Gentle Giant | THE 513 #005

<p><strong>Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // THE 513 // Benjamin Estrada (Lead Vocals &amp; Drums, BendreTheGiant)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE 513</strong></p><p>9 questions. 3 layers. 1 person. Some rapid fire, some heady. All killer, no filler. Five questions for the head. One question for the heart. Three questions for the soul. This is our fun way of getting to know someone intimately, quickly.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>Benjamin Estrada, lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Portland’s BendreTheGiant, opens up about the experiences and contradictions that shaped him and the band’s debut album, ‘Swollen Eyes.’ He talks honestly about loss, self-doubt, creativity, and learning to approach life with patience, grace and softness, even when anger and hardship are present. Benjamin also shares the deeper meaning behind the album’s themes of finding hope after difficult experiences and why choosing grace can be another way of choosing love.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li>The musical style of Bendry the Giant and its influences</li><li>The concept and inspiration behind the album Swollen Eyes</li><li>The contradictions of being a gentle giant and a powerful performer</li><li>Personal stories of loss, growth, and resilience</li><li>The importance of grace and patience in life and art</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivan</strong></p><ul><li>https://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan </li><li>https://williamjsullivan.com/ </li><li>https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ </li><li>https://x.com/wjpsullivan </li><li>https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan </li><li>https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint</li></ul>