Ben Manuel has drawn from a diverse range of genres' in development of his own unique musical style. The fact that he is a multi-instrumentalist, enables him to paint masterful lyrics on a broad and interesting canvas. UPON WEARING REALITYS HAT,(2003), explores many forms and textures, including bluegrass, pop, classic rock, folk, and jazz and the 2004 release of Fallow Ground continued this fusion of rich ryhme and colorful and tasteful tones in pursuit of the common mans sound.