Benjamin Dunkerley is a multi-faceted music composer, producer, foley artis… Read Full Bio ↴Benjamin Dunkerley is a multi-faceted music composer, producer, foley artist and DJ. His eight years of music production experience have culminated in two main creative endeavours: Shurk (2014-present), and most recently, COMANAVAGO (2019-present), a collaborative effort between Ben and vocalist, Gabriel Swarbrick. He specialises in forward thinking electronic pop music production and contemporary experimentalism within the popular music sphere. In 2019 he graduating with a BMus (Hons) in Creative Music Technology at the University of Surrey in 2019, winning the Ableton Live Performance Prize. Four months later he toured China with Chinese pop star FiFi Rong, playing a total of 5 shows including the Asia launch of W Records, a new musical endeavour by the 5 star W Hotel (Marriott Group) brand.

Benjamin’s first commercial success was his 2015 EDM single, ‘Haunted‘ which was discovered by legendary YouTuber, ‘Markiplier‘, who to this day uses the song as his outro, amassing millions of views of a daily basis. Ben then went on to compose the OST for the popular Steam minigame, ‘Critical Annihilation‘.

Cosmic Casino
Shurk Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Shurk:

Eyes on You Eyes on you Eyes on you Eyes on you Eyes on you Eyes on…
Innocent Man I-I-I-I MAN I AM AN INNOCENT MAN I-I-I-I MAN I AM AN INNOC…
Inside Your Mind You and I were never one to run from life. Would…
Mortal Engine Watch the world burn away Mortal frame slippling away I feel…

Nectar I felt the cosmos go quiet On the ship a little…
One Last Night With You Be honest You know what you promised All I ever wanted Just …

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Comments from YouTube:

Killerbees

9y↑51

Shurk, your music man, I would underrate it by saying its amazing. Truly man, your music needs to get put out there to more people somehow.

ShurkOfficial

9y↑8

Kyle Holmberg I really appreciate the love :) Thank you

Killerbees

9y↑3

No problem, I hope you and your music keeps growing, I would love to see you go big.

Markiplier should play Outer Wilds

8y↑46

This song gives me so much strange energy that I feel like I could Falcon Punch something.

mr.higuy

8y↑3

+xzeralt now im thinking about dat moment in steal the diamond...

_ Tony Montana

8y↑6

+xzeralt
That might also be the cocaine...

Thanhtang

8y↑2

+Tony Montana SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND

2 Pets

Xzeralt hey nice markimou

Harry mears

2y↑1

It's always nice to jump back into this kind of music again after life drifts you away

Drake Wietstock

9y↑9

I like these because its worth the wait. It feels like he puts a lot of effort into making these which is why there is 3-4 month breaks in between.

Killerbees

9y↑3

Same here, I prefer this fantastic quality over quantity.

Biuuuwulf

ikr

PansarHund_

9y↑2

If you are looking at this Shurk, then i just wanna say that this song is so good! there aren't any words for how much i love yer songs, and of course you! Keep up the good work man!

Ethan Scott

Shurk, you have the most unique style out of any EDM artist I have ever heard! You deserve more recognition. Your panning and mastering is incredible as well. If only everybody who came here from markiplier left you a sub. Keep making music please!

Jimmie Bob

I love the way he uses a description that's matches so well with the song and the art. It makes the songs have a real meaning and almost builds a whole story. I could imagine a casino flooding with people after watching this.

Tom Ferrer

This just continues to show that Shurk is and always will be an amazing artist. Keep up the amazing work, and you gotta tell us who does your art for the EP Covers! If you do it yourself, that's double amazing!!!!!!

Penguin Quack

Shurk-- you're my idol. All your music is consistently amazing. You deserve way more attention than you are given. Please continue to make these amazing songs, I would greatly appreciate it! I'll always stay updated on your channel, there's nothing not to love here!

Thanks!
Love, your friendly neighborhood penguin.

Kago Bonestalker

Your songs tell stories that words can't. Thanks Shirk!

Cole

Oh wow! Another EP I've been waiting for! Sounds fantastic as always and I'm excited for the other two! Everything in this song has many variations which keep me intrigued to keep on listening. It has a very interesting approach for the main verse and I love it! I'm very glad and excited to have more of you music to listen to. Please, never, ever stop. The music you make I love and will keep on listening to it to the end of time. Or at least to the end of my time XD As always, keep up the FANtastic work :D

Cole

Also, intro sounds like a carnival or something with the gates opening up for everyone to enter! Spending money, going broke XD

Jonathan P

I've learned through the listening to these songs. Each one of the different background pictures means a different kind of sound in the music. Think about it, the set Haunted came in, and the set Nemesis came in, each have a different sound and feel to it. And personally, that's what sets shirk apart from Monstercat, and all the rest of the groups. Keep it up shirk, and I'll be waiting for your next song to come out on ITunes!

Mike Horne

9y↑17

Ever since Haunted I just keep coming back to your music man, keep up the great work.

Biuuuwulf

9y↑2

ikr
haunted is my fav

KryptecGaming

9y↑1

Epix Tank Man
The truth has been spoken....

Killerbees

Nah, this song has to top haunted.

Tommy

ja, er macht gute Musik

Drakinite

Mike Horne I prefer The Maze. That was the first Shirk song I heard.

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John Martinez

2y↑1

It's been 6 years, and going to 7...man, this song will hit different once I turn 40

Rowan Rein

9y↑15

Hey shurk I though ht id just tell you that I absolutely love your music, I found you through markiplier and was so happy I did because your music is like a fountain of imagination and emotion (I know that sounds weired just roll with it) and everytime I listen I can think up a story or a kind of music video to go with it and its just the best and when you put a story behind it its even better because I can envision what you were envisioning. Its pure delight and you should never stop making music. I wish you only the best of luck and that your music carries you far into the realm of actualising your dreams. Bless you and your work. Never stop being awsome!

Aethelflaed

9y↑3

Yeah,i agree with that part of making a story!
I do it usualy at the most songs i like.
Especially at Shurk!

ShurkOfficial

9y↑10

Marina Rein What a thoughful comment, thank you so much. I agree with you entirely that a narrative aspect to a song really heightens the general experience for the listener - it gives them an emotional attachment to the song, or at least something to remember it by. My favourite example of this is probably Nero's album, 'Welcome Reality', which effectively explores a concept of a post apocalyptic world, ravaged by war but being rediscovered by explorers.

SoulMaelstrom9

ShurkOfficial When you get super famous and have concerts and stuff will you wear that mask?

Hotel? Trivago.

9y↑1

I swear I heard Falcon Punch somewhere in the beginning.....

whit e

U aren't the only i think thesame when i hear his music

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X_Dragon-Turtle_X

Even after all these years I can still come back to this song and appreciate it
💗🤘💗🤘💗

Just Joe

Great track as always :) keep it up I hope that your music gets seen more as I think you deserve more subs and views cus your tracks are incredible

Szolcsányi István

People just needs to notice your music to know what music is i mean your music simply makes me feel like i need to do something also it makes me feel that you arent only doing this for money but for people to know what music is truly not like the big musicians of today who only do this for their money. Anyways thank you for making the the best music and for making me know what music actually is. :)

Cape and Cowl Animations

Shirk you make the coolest music ever ( my fav is haunted) but i just wanted to tell you that your videos are amazing, and i hope that someday you hit a million subs ( which you definitley deserve) please keep up the great work :)

Stephano

Hope this hits spotify cuz I need to add this to my other collection of Shurk songs

Jane Carothers

Gosh dang it Shurk. You're fantastic. I listen to your songs whenever I'm working on writing my Sci-Fi novel about computer people ^u^ it's really inspiring!!

Duraab

This song has the correct backround and makes me wonder that how much you work hard on your masterpieces. I found you on this video: Shirk: Haunted. That video was so entertaining. Keep up the good work.

Greg Van Maldeghem

Dude, your music is so awesome. Love it and keep up the good work!

ribbit

Truly magnificent, its hard to believe you are so young, about 20 in fact. I love this song and its my favorite I've ever heard! Great job.

Classic Stupid Tom

Love the new songs and the cover art is fantastic!! Great work man!

MATT THE BOT

Went on this morning to find this awesomeness on SoundCloud. Your work is amazing! Keep it up :D

SIlverware

9y↑6

Dear shirk,
I came here because of Mark. I have then realized that you're an amazing artist. More people need to hear of your amazing music. I will tell all of my friends about you.

BlankBacon

9y↑2

SPREAD THE WORD OF SHURK

Jonah Dusenberry

Same I came because of mark

yup

Markiplier?

Gio Sierra

Wow Shurk you are probaly one of the best dubstep artist i have ever listened to your music is not only incredible but it is also takes you on an adventure but in anyway it is amaizing

Timothy Case

Your music is so awesome. I found it through Markiplier's videos and love ally our songs. Keep it up!

Joge

I play games while listening to your music, but this one song... it gave me SHURKPOWERS!

Lalli Kallio

9y↑3

I really like the song and especially the background story behind it. Amazing work man!

Jimmy Joe

Man, this stuff is good. I normally don't enjoy stuff to this degree of electronic, but it's oddly pleasing. I've heard this music is non-copyrighted, as long as there's a credit given? And if I ever did use this music, honestly it'd be a pleasure. I don't want to cross any lines.

plusko

i love his style, theres just so many artists who are too similar, shi/urk stands out in that aspect imo

Jeffrey O'Neill

Really great track, man. I can picture myself watching all the goings on in the casino, I guess on opening night. Although the "Falcon Punch" doesn't seem to fit in with the theme. But hey, it's your music, and you probably know what you're doing a lot more than I would.

Also, I'm sure you did research on it before you included it, but I'm surprised that there's no copyright on the use of "Falcon Punch". I thought Nintendo would own the rights to it.

All that aside, I really enjoyed this one, and I hope you make it big soon. Would love to see you perform at The Electric Factory in Philly.

Morgan Biron

Still amazing music to this day ❤️❤️

pmag

ShurkOfficial Dude It just hit me that you are a year younger than me and are making awesome music like this... I am just confusing myself the more I think about it.
Btw my favorite track of yours is Celestial.

Etselharris

Dang! I already finished listening to all three new songs!
Can't wait for your next group of songs.
:)
And also, thanks for letting me use "The Maze" for my autro song!

inputrequired

Getting a huge KOAN Sound vibe in your musical sensibilities. Awesome. Digging the work man!

BrainyPepper

By the way, I should give a big thumbs-up to the artist. the art is absolutely amazing, and I probably could not do the same, having half of a year's experience with Sketchbook pro and 13 years experience with drawing whatever the hell comes to mind. If you have time to, could you find out and tell me how long it took to create this cover? thank you, sincerely, undead traveler of the cosmos, last pure plague doctor, and eternal entertainer.

Chris051

This song still kicks ass and so does that artwork long live shurk

steven12601

I am one of the many people that found you from marks video on critical mass (which i still play) and since then have loved your music. So keep it up and I hope one day you will go big!!

jaxson bonneau

The art is freakin amazing along with the music. FALCOK PUNCH

Hagen Taulbee

Love it will this be on iTunes and keep up the amazing work Shirk

ShurkOfficial

9y↑1

Hagen Taulbee Yes it will be on iTunes. I'm glad you like it.

Ezra

Man Shurk, I cannot stress how sick this music is

Eoin O'Neill

Yea seriously man. Keep up the great work. Ive been listening to all ur songs on the way to school for the past idek xD. Anyway these new songs are gonna be added to that playlist and still continue to make more. And im not gonna ask u to rush them because the best things come to those who wait. Thanks again for the music!

FreeToThink

I'm gonna be honest,
I, like some, found you through Markiplier. God, I thought, this guy's a game changer! Then Nemesis like Jesus Holy Balls this is amazing. Probably because I could relate to it, and the almost cynical descriptions really added flare to the song as you've said in a reply I think. The Cosmic Casino songs are great and have your trademark "sounds" lol but I didn't feel the vibes as much as Nemesis..well not like I went through a gambling addiction to relate to.....yet hahaha regardless it's all great work and I'm glad you're back!

Matt Wilhelm

Shurk my guy. You make great music.

Matt Wilhelm

However there's something about haunted wich is better than all of your other songs I don't know what it is.

DanGun

9y↑1

I don't like this music... I LIVE IT!
I hope this kind of music never end!
(I'm sorry me for my bad english…)

Zombie

I have now found the only music I am able to listen to now. I love this so much. all your music is perfect

Ben Pokorny

this song never gets old

DerpHerp DerpDerp

His music takes so long to make, but it is so worth it :D

LeedleDuck

If you put your stuff on itunes id buy all of it

BenzinZ

this is really good :D keep up the work! :D

Spread Deez Hazelnutz

WTF, Shurk you should be on the Monstercat channel so you can be a huge name in music

Oni Onyx

9y↑1

The Music was Amazing! The additions of Captain falcon and 'strange energy' gave me a laugh, but were a tad bit annoying for a bit, until I soothed myself into it and got used to them. Although, a version without them would likely be more desirable yet.

Guillermo Sulvale

9y↑5

Loving the mental image that I can conjure up through this particular song. The lights are flashing, the gold scissors are brought out, and then captain falcon punches the mayor in the face. Strange energy is detected by a marauding team of scientists, who complain of the strangeness of this energy. Well, besides captain falcon, I think everything resolves quite nicely for the time being.

chilly raptor

9y↑1

I love how he puts the emotions of the situation into the song, like this it feels like something different, something new is being explored. The 2nd song sounds like the chaos of someone poor suddenly being thrown into riches. The third sounds like everything is calming down and everyone is returning to their mundane life, but still changed by the Cosmic Casino.

Miachir

Damnit Shurk,you make awesome songs :B

Cameron G

I love the short narratives in the descriptions, they just add that little boost to the song, which makes it seem like it is... I don't know, more "alive?"

Nico Hurley

Absolutely love the Falcon Punch thing but the Strange Energy makes me laugh. Either way, this was uploaded on my half birthday and it's a great half-birthday present!

m3179JGb2154 DuBsTeP

Amazing soundtrack but nothing will ever beat launch:)

OnsideMist - Gaming

9y↑2

Shurk, your work is amazing. I am asking you a question:
Can I use your music in my game I am making? I think that your music will suit, because each song tells it's own little story.
Please, I really would love to use your song.

BearKing500

U can but u have to give him credit for the song to him (on iPod )

Ignat Remizov

One of my favorite tracks :)

Mr Riddlesworth

9y↑1

If i ever make it big on Youtube im gonna commission some work from you man, you rock bruh XD

Faceless Idiot

9y↑1

This is pure genius!

Piplup22301

Awesome album shirk!

Shutmc1

9y↑2

Yes! New songs by Shurk! Thanks! (also, consider changing the links to Shurk, not Shirk as they remain as Shirk) Always love watching and/or listening to your music. Even the comments are all extremely nice. :D

ShurkOfficial

9y↑1

Shutmc1 I'm not sure it's possible to change the urls, but thanks for the comment - it's extremely encouraging.

LeoGames

9y↑1

+Kawaii Hatsune
Shirk in Islam means sinful. He changed it to ovoid disrespect later on, most likely.

Shutmc1

9y↑1

LeoGames In English the work shirk means to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility. When he goes past YouTube or starts live gigs, he does not want that to be associated with his music.
Although I didn't know that, either. Seems like it was a pretty good idea for Shurk to change his name.

preben338

***** Kawaii, desu desu~

Dillion Simmons

8y↑3

driving a car down a backroad really fast to this song is what I want to do

_ Tony Montana

+Dillion Simmions
While running over dumpster cats and stray dogs consistently

Dillion Simmons

Tony Montana lol that would totally ruin my mood at the same keeping it up as I'm furiously killing things lol, and nolol

Mazin Law

I wish more people listened to this...

Taylor Miller

Music is good. Who does your graphics, they're amazing.

Yumima

The scythe that Shurk is wielding reminds me of Corpse Party

DrUberWaffles

Do you do the images in the videos yourself? They're pretty epic.

John Whitcomb

9y↑7

But, Spotify! what beat through yonder screen breaks?
It is the glitch hop! and Shurk is the sun!
-Swagspeare

P*ssed Up Presents

Shirk, the music is great and I can't wait for more but is it possible you could re upload it with no vocals? I would like that a little more

Dani Demand

9y↑47

That's one hell of a casino in the background.

ShurkOfficial

9y↑31

***** It makes Las Vegas look puny

Bean Mitch

U got dat right

Stormaggedon

9y↑2

Ben Mitchell There is a translation for your comment.

Biuuuwulf

Stormaggedon
google+ still can't speak internet english

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J3LLYF1SH

congrats on 10.000 subscribers shurk :D

andrei lassonde

Of course everyone looking for an outro always goes for Haunted :55 but personally i felt that 1:13 - 1:27 on this song was fairly decent, unfortunately not all that long of one.

DG Bullion & Coins

9y↑1

14,000 subscribers congrats Shurk

Yes

Here in the cosmic casino, it's the 25th century, and falcon punches are being served

Alessia's OdysseyTM

Hey Shurk, could I possibly use this as an outro song for my videos? I'm starting out on YouTube and I feel like I'm doing pretty good. I discovered that you're the one behind the outro music for Markiplier's videos, and I feel like my YouTube career would be just great if your music was involved. I will certainly give this work of art credit.

Not A School Email

As long as you credit him and provide a link it's free! I use one of his songs for my intro too at PearUniverse you just put the link in your description

Jan Ivanov

"Strange energy" XD I dunno why but I can't stop laughing. It sounds so hilarious XD btw super music, shurk u rock!

Vladify

Is there anywhere I can download the album art? It's absolutely amazing!

Drake Wietstock

Why download it... When you can screenshot it!

Vladify

Drake Wietstock lol good idea i'm dumb

YugeButtCrack

thetomster456 Nice job, your brain.

Saik

thetomster456 use youtube mp3 to download any song for free

Vladify

Hugh Janus no i was talking about the album art not the song itself

FormerlyGood

this song just came outta left field once 1 minute 15 seconds hit holy shit

Oof Oopers

i love this type of music 🍕😜🍣❤💚💜💙💛

GsQ X | BIGDADDYFUBAR

Love this song! Could I use this song as an outro to my videos?

MonroeSaplin

Is this on iTunes? pls tell me it is... I NEED IT

Jovialchicken90

Love it!

Maxie

9y↑2

Claps
Barvo Bravo , amazing work =]

Tedective

9y↑2

Barvo indeed :D

Penguin Quack

9y↑3

Tedective " *Claps*
Barvo..."

The words of a true mastermind.

Perplexed,
Your friendly neighborhood penguin

YugeButtCrack

9y↑1

Maximal 7x13 BARVO! BARVO INDEED!

Stephano

i still have this as my desktop background to this day

Ark910

The scythe that Shurk's carrying looks like Soul Evans from the Anime/manga "Soul Eater" doesn't it?

Doug Dimmadome

what I like about this is that it´s at first a Little bit slower, then next second it get´s a bit faster and then it goes slower again :P

Anton Broén

Ahhh such masterpiece :) FALCON PUNCH!!!

Mc Chicken

Man... you are really into stories aren't you? Not that I'm complaining, I find them rather interesting.

night in saint-cloud

9y↑1

Awesome song

Family Rizzotto

love it so much

Alan the catdad

9y↑2

So glad you're back. :D

ribbit

I would love to point out there are more than 1 plague doctor that keeps reoccurring. BTW who does your artwork shurk? I've always wanted to know.

Alex Ramer

What software(s) do you use to make your music?

Smai

9y↑2

When's this gonna be on Spotify? .-.

Brondo18

dude badass music you got talent

Luis Carrillo

When are u going upload more i love this music

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