More than one French worker has missed their Metro train or been late for work because they were so enchanted by the fascinating voice of this Englishman, born in one of the humblest and most troubled neighbourhoods of London. Benjamin Clementine grew up reading the poetry of William Blake and TS Eliot, but what changed his life was the keyboard bought for him by an older brother and the discovery of a roster of musicians ranging from Erik Satie to Antony & The Johnsons. "Incredible", "An extraordinary new musical talent," "A masterpiece"... These were just some of the accolades used by music critics in leading newspapers and magazines in their reviews of Benjamin Clementine’s first EP, Cornerstone, and his debut album, At Least for Now, which won the prestigious Mercury Prize for the best new album of 2015. This is a surprising success for a first album, even more so if we remember that it is the work of a self-taught British musician who spent long periods living in the streets. Clementine’s moving voice tells stories of love and loss, hope and despair, in lyrical songs that he plays at the piano, often barefoot. These are personal experiences, but they are also shared by many listeners who identify with and are touched by the extraordinary talent of one of the most unusual musicians to have emerged in recent times.
Interpretació musical: Benjamin Clementine (piano i veu) i Alexis Bossard (bateria); Producció executiva: The Project;
