Benjamin Clementine Adios (2014)

A song from his second EP, Glorious You. Completely selftaught and born in North London, Clementine moved fairly spontaneously to Paris at 19. Homeless, he busked his way around the city until he was discovered by agent Aysam Rahmania FdP. A few years later, he was adeptly named la revelation anglaise des Francos; The English revelation of the Francofolies festival and became known for performing in just a trench coat and bare feet. Ladies, form an orderly queue. This is Clementines second EP, Glorious You. The opening dynamic of Glorious You is to say the least, standout. The Nina Simoneesque of Condolence breaks through the haunting piano; the strings are absolutely beautiful. The song also includes a gentle monologue showcasing Benjamins poetry talents. With equally sweet yet bleak lyrics such as youre the pigeon to my Trafalgar, Benjamins music has been classed as expressionism. The genre is clear. Despite the difference in style, Benjamin is often compared to t br, br,