Benjamin Clementine - Condolence
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| Benjamin Clementine - Condolence |
This isn't so much a single as
the lead track from a new EP courtesy of suave North Londoner Benjamin Clementine
but, well, just look at the guy....this deserves some attention. 'Condolence'
is based around a simple piano riff and a simple beat which is all the better
for Clementine's rich, smooth vocal and unique delivery to shine through. Part
spoken word and part Jazz lounge delivery, Clementine possesses that rare thing
in a truly unique and recognisable voice that sets him apart from anyone else
making music at the moment. The song itself builds slowly and steadily over
five minutes to a life affirming crescendo of emotion without ever really
breaking sweat. Just in case there was any doubt that this isn't quite the full
package then you can also add model good looks and a video that could be an
aftershave commercial in to the mix. Certainly one to watch but, more
importantly, one to listen to.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/benjaminclementine?fref=ts
Watch The Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DU6lDPs-AQ
Live Dates:
7th August - Haldern Pop Festival, Haldern
29th August - End Of The Road Festival, Larmer Tree Gardens
31st August - Picnic In The Park, Oslo
6th September - Into The Great Wide Open, Vlieland
16th October - Cafe Budapest, Budapest
29th October - Emmanuel Centre, London
28th November - Karlstorbahnhof, Heidelberg
29th November - Stadtgarten, Cologne
7th December - Lanteren Venster, Rotterdam
8th December - Paradiso, Amsterdam
9th December - Doornroosje, Nijmegen