Lost Emotions album
Benjamin Doherty & Vincent Leibovitz, a subtle blend of introspective compositions, this album is inspired by the soundtracks of independent and auteur cinema. Benjamin Doherty deploys a delicate expression, while Vincent Leibovitz brings a unique depth of sound, enriching the musical identity of the work.
Where does it come from…
As a cinema-goer and music-lover, I’ve always been surprised by the power of a discreet soundtrack in a film. In a lot of blockbusters, the soundtrack in a film. In a lot of blockbusters, the soundtrack overflows and knock us out with a crash of orchestration, while other cinema offers un more subtle and precious moments. The music is almost absent, to sublimate moments of emotion that touch our deepest experiences.
Lost Emotions continues this tradition. In ten compositions, the album offers an intimate approach. One of the composers, Benjamin Doherty, confided in me during an exchange that this idea of introspection was very present in his creative process. The album was born of musical proposals for a compilation entitled Recollection. Originally, it consisted of four tracks on a minimalist theme influenced by various soundtracks. But there was enough material to build a larger work, to develop a personal statement.
Lost Emotions then took shape, with Vincent Leibovitz, producer and composer, who immediately heard what he could add to the compositions, without altering Benjamin’s initial touch. His more electronic approach, and his experience in original music, enabled the project to leave the acoustic sphere behind. The textures, the discreet, granular layers and the various effects perceptible in the background are Vincent’s work, and add the finishing touches to an already singular project.
A singular inspiration…
If I had to sum up the spirit of this album, I’d have to mention the subdued emotion of the soundtrack to the game Outer Wilds, composed by Andrew Prahlow. Outer Wilds takes the player on a 20-minute time loop, forcing them to relive the imminent end of a solar system in an attempt to understand what caused the catastrophe. In this context, the music is not there to dramatise, but to suggest and accompany themes of memory, acceptance, nostalgia and finitude, without ever lapsing into pathos.
It is this subtlety of musical gesture that we find in Lost Emotions. Benjamin has channelled an intimate, almost inner emotion, with nuances that make each track essential. This approach resonates with independent films and works that touch on the human experience, without artifice.
In most films, little bu little, the story builds up, suggesting narrative paths. That’s also how we constructed the album. We didn’t have the image, it’s an imaginary soundtrack, aimed at anyone who wants to accompany a sincere narrative, which doesn’t overplay the emotion but let it infuse.
Conclusions …
Listening to Lost Emotions might bring to mind works like Past Lives, Normal People, Aftersun or Take Shelter. These are the films that come to mind. Simple, human and powerful stories. There’s no doubt that this album will have a place in stories where the human element and its emotions are central. In this respect, it echoes other albums in our catalogue, which I can only recommend: Based on a True Story, Northern Lights or Indie Feel Good.