Music According to Benedict – “Sweet Thing” by Van Morrison

It’s been awhile since we checked the vintage vault for songs favored by Benedict Cumberbatch, hasn’t it? It’s not completely our fault, you know. He’s been a very busy man lately: filming in Boston with Johnny Depp and Erica McDermott as part of the Whitey Bulger biopic, Black Mass. supporting the Motor Neurone Disease & ALS Associations, asking fans […]

Music According to Benedict – “Grew Up at Midnight” by the Maccabees

Recent media coverage could make one wonder if Benedict Cumberbatch embarked on a goodwill tour as an ambassador for British fashion, British independent film – and British charitable works.  Luckily for fans, these events have resulted a virtual avalanche of articles, images, videos and eyewitness recaps to make every morning on Tumblr and Twitter feel like Christmas:   Via Nicole […]

Music According to Benedict N° 7: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder

“For all those whose weddings I have danced at and have yet to dance at! What a great groove from a master at the height of his powers. Thanks to Martin Freeman for properly introducing me to the full brilliance of [Stevie Wonder]. – Benedict Cumberbatch Thanks to Martin Freeman, indeed – for this and […]

Music According to Benedict Nº 5 – James Rhodes’ “Clair de lune” by Claude Debussy

Do you really love music? I mean, REALLY love music? I’m not asking you to tell me. It’s not a formal inquiry – I promise. I’m asking you to be honest – with you. You have your ear candy music – the stuff that makes you sing or dance or remember a moment at a […]

Music According to Benedict Nº 4 – the Rolling Stones

  A quick check of interviews with Benedict in which he’s asked to “list favorites” almost always includes his admission that the list would change if he’s asked again the next day – and that lists are, well, a bit challenging for him. In fact, in true Cumberbatch fashion, he admitted as much to the […]