Benjamin Clementine - Condolence | A Take Away Show

Watch Benjamin Clementine perform his song 'Condolence' in the emptied Sainte Geneviève Library in Paris.
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[@paulopipouf]

i saw him many times playing in parisian's metro, i remember once, i was drawing, he stopped playing his guitar to ask me to show him, then he liked it so i gave him my drawing :) it's great to see him to be so famous now ! great story ! he's really got something very special ! he deserves what happens so much !! :)

[@aldarystaveras]

i' so happ y for him

[@hathbenali]

that's wonderful. thanks for sharing that

[@dr.vroomtm8122]

Don't lie.

[@paulopipouf]

why would i lie ? he was always on the line 2 of the parisian metro with his black guitar , playing covers and smiling a lot :)

[@shanewoodward]

i saw him there too! on line 2.. playing his heart out

[@pedrinhodam]

He does not perform, he tells a story.

[@Cerucir]

+Pedro Henrique funny, as I was watching it, I was thinking "I really have to listen to what he's singing, because it feels like it's going to be a story."

[@carlwoods9454]

Cerucir I agree x

[@TheJemmaGrl]

I want to quit my job and just listen to this music all day. Wow.

[@boopdafoopdontmind]

it's a crime that Clementine doesn't receive the critical acclaim he deserves. Such a great talent shouldn't be ignored for others such as Taylor Swift and One Direction.

[@gerbenrebel]

Well, if you compare it to those two. Then yeah, it is pretty unfair. If you compare it to many other original artist nowadays, his music is still damn enjoyable :)

[@GuitarCoverForMyself]

You cant compare his music with Taylor Swift and One Direction. Two different types of music that comes from a different place. I heard he received critical acclaim.

[@boopdafoopdontmind]

DJZwart Broek what I mean by this is that I am disappointed with the mainstream being (often, not always) utterly garbage, technically and lyrically. People just seem to suck up shitty music just because they heard it on the radio once and the radio person says it's good.

[@GuitarCoverForMyself]

boopdafoopdontmind There is an art in making that bubblegum music. But yeah I'm also disappointed that most people don't listen to 'heartfelt' music. The thing is: who am I to judge those people for listening to something I don't like? They're free to enjoy that kind of music. I can only hope that someday they hop on the good side and get moved by something that last more then one month.

[@Gredya]

He still slowly going to the place he deserves... We'll see him!

[@burgeeburger9328]

I come back at least every other month. The cinematography, sound quality and overall production blows me away every single time

[@patitatitatitatitona]

the camera work in this is just as perfect as his playing

[@blogotheque]

Patricia B thanks. means a lot

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

***** I'd have to agree. This is just my style. I'm sure the focus pulling with the anamorphic is hell too. Great shooting though. Perfect style.

[@LightWthoutTheStatic]

dippydoo dangle High-speed macro photography??

[@eylene]

Patricia Byrro agreed!

[@laurawright7616]

This is imo the definitive recording of this song. I much prefer it to the album version. It’s so raw here it just captures his spirit perfectly. What a voice!!

[@mtzcpd51]

What a incredible voice - There`s drama, action, violence and much pain in a sigle note

[@CardinalSessions]

always coming back to this one right here.

[@ismonkee]

me too

[@johnstanderfer3692]

Still listening in 2024

[@azizsamb4691]

2030😂😂for me

[@minimalglitch6675]

So much more than the other versions

[@liaclayton]

Coming back after I watched Dune and thought, goodness I know that beautiful voice. And so I did.

[@MadeMusicMe]

He's so young, but so old. MAGIC.

[@kristhedrumer]

I have dreams about working for La Blog. They have the perfect aesthetic and excellent taste in music. Minimal cuts to set the environment for intro and outro and no cuts during the actual performance draws you in. Natural lighting, amazing locations, interesting subjects and even more interesting composition. Any still taken from all of their videos could be an amazing photograph, thats how dense their artistic vision is portrayed in these videos. For the last several years you have been my source of cathartic emotion in a world that breeds nihilism. Thank you for existing. Never stop making these, especially take away shows.

[@blogotheque]

Waouw, that's one of the most touching comment w'eve ever read. Thank you for enjoying our videos like you do. It encourages us to keep on making ever more :)

[@ruhroh7042]

krischan singh That was about as pretentious as Benjamins Clementines lyrics.

[@janeaugsburger6493]

Why bother writing, why bother reading and responding, how sad are you?

[@janeaugsburger6493]

What I meant was Ruh Roh, Why bother writing, why bother reading and responding, how sad are you? Not you La Blogotheque, by the way.

[@tonayachapman3498]

I hope you got the job.

[@mrrockmonkey123]

nina simone is in this guy

[@SpeegBJ]

uri damti Nina's essence has been transferred.....Exquisite beyond words.

[@fpedrotti]

Absulituly

[@juanantoniobastias5189]

Exactly my thoughts, when i listened him for the first time i said: Nino Simone!

[@dinahware8417]

Someone please get this man some tea and corrisants!

[@KLTan]

Melbourne is calling calling calling you. Can't have enough praise for your music, a gift to mankind.

[@adamtaylor7896]

It's genuinely starting to annoy me that more people are not talking about Clementine.

[@CaptainYoung1]

+Adam Taylor I felt the same around 5 years ago with Gregory Porter. Eventually people will get there...

[@oliverburton3838]

+Adam Taylor You mean the fucking mercury prize winner, of course people are talking about him.

[@adamtaylor7896]

92.30b ABU Very happy about that too - nice dedication as well. Before that, not quite as many people knew him.

[@P01N7]

+Adam Taylor You're telling me. I remember seeing him 3 years ago, maybe even 4 now, and he's finally getting more recognition!

[@jamieohjamie]

Just released a song with Gorillaz. He's doing fine.

[@moonshinexxx5994]

someone get this man some fucking tea and croissants

[@danielayodele7350]

There's an emotional content that accompanies his singing storylines (because stories are what they are), that it is virtually impossible not to shed tears, as I am right now. His singing style is honestly raw and refreshingly poetic that it captivates your soul every time you hear him. His painful biography emanates distinctly through each piano chord and his own emotional energy. He will be bigger than his current fame suggests. Well earned, well deserved.

[@davidstone78]

Benjamin seems to perform more effortlessly than I breathe. This video is the first I've seen or heard of him, and I'm so grateful to La Blogothèque for bringing us this!

[@blogotheque]

Thank you for the kind words ;)

[@AC-Ma]

Dave I hope you heard his song cornerstone, its beyond impressive

[@SpeegBJ]

Dave I have one Charles Aznavour to thank for bringing me to Clementine...exquisite.

[@latenightcashews]

Dave what a high compliment but that's what i feel too

[@Alexiszafeirakis]

I love Benjamin's music either way but congratulations to the cinematographer of this video,for its simplicity and beauty.

[@jakebailey1070]

this performance is absolutely unreal even after watching 100 times

[@lmfap79]

this is so beautiful that my soul hurts

[@AlMa4859]

I just don't know if the Blogotheque and Clementine have realized the power of what they have done. For certain, this Take Away Show is a musical milestone.

[@Banned4Life]

Congratulations to Benjamin for winning the Mercury Prize!

[@kozkozof]

How awesome to put a piano in the St Geneviève's Library.

[@salvadorbeltran1205]

Blessed be the musical rebels. Blessed be the lyrics that resonate on every single atom of your being. Blessed be the beautiful dance between images and sound, and the immeasurable force which they imprint on all our souls with.

[@loveschile7339]

Truly unique. Unlike anything thats ever existed. What a thing to behold. A combination of SO many people, ideas, characters & yet completely and fully solely only himself. Im so grateful I'm even alive at the same time as this specimen. Just unforgettable in every way.

[@melinda82]

You should listen to French artist Leo Ferre, his music had an overwhelming influence on Benjamin's early output.

[@fredguy2]

This may have been one of the best acoustic sessions ever. Or just some crazy guy in a closed library.

[@sergiovasq]

I really do find myself quietly disappearing whenever I press play on this set of recordings. This man is my kind of storyteller. Melody, tension & a confident yet quiet lyricism.... To my mind near perfect.

[@mitsurugi2651]

Who cares about the world destroying itself. Be yourself, be beautiful.

[@KatelynMMM]

This is perhaps one of my favorite Take Away Shows. Grand visually and vocally, and I've found a fantastic new artist.

[@PrettyInPink026]

I love the build up of the song. I am honestly so dumbfounded by the pure beauty and strength of his voice and playing.

[@dantellywelyn]

So much beautiful drama. Thank you

[@banzy3]

Heard Benjamin Clementine for the first time on France Inter yesterday, and then subsequently came here. Ironically I've come across some of my favourite English musicians through French radio; I'm not sure why they are not getting the recognition they deserve in Britain. Such a diverse, unique and haunting voice. You can feel his pain; it's very authentic. Wonderfully filmed, great sound. Also enjoyed the Jack White video.

[@PoppinWheeliez]

Undiscovered gold here. The music is A+. The vocal raw and superb. A mix of blues and opera and classical and drum and bass. On the verge. Thank you for the earhole enjoyment. My cortex likes this.

[@dyazkiprit]

it's been 8 years and still gives me goosebumps

[@MalyPateh]

Während ich diesem herrlichen Geschichtenerzähler gebannt lausche, erwische ich mich selber bei einem Dauergrinsen. Ein ganz tolles, musikalisches Geschenk. Danke.

[@josmdg]

The more we advance in time, the more this becomes timeles

[@Moonxsun.pisces]

I’ve only known about him become of this video when it came out and I was 16 at the time, but after all these year I recognized him and got so excited when I saw him in dune! So happy for him❤️

[@noiretbeau]

His tiny desk performance has me shook..I am in love with his voice..

[@natalieoshea3263]

This is such an emotionally articulate performance. This dude is so inspiring for me

[@franmol01]

simply brilliant.I cannot understand why any self respecting music lover would give this a thumbs down.

[@djorkaefftv7186]

oh my goodness, we have a new genius in our midst.

[@neojilo2493]

Une sensibilité RäRe dans un écrin magique..... Une atmosphèRe que Blogothèque réussit à la perfection de préservée ViVante , émotionnellement touchante !!!!!! ... un fantastique talent d'artisaNat sur l'intimité de l'Artiste ....et de la "production" .... Merci !!!!.... encoRe....

[@TaurusWitchyWoman]

@4:38 gives me chills

[@izabelafernandes6007]

Clementine is so original!

[@Geocachedrobson]

God I love all these tracks on the A Take Away Show series!! It's as if I am there, in the room!!

[@blatantenigma3374]

Immediate tears, the movement he causes in me gives no condolence.

[@CeramicQuill]

The lyrics to the first song, Condolences: I swear, you've seen me You've seen me here before And so don't tell it, don't tell it otherwise This voice, this particular voice Yes you've heard it before, before And so don't you dare tell it, don't you dare tell it otherwise No wonder, why the road seems so long 'Cause I had done it all before And I won You felt this feeling, tell me don't be ashamed You felt it before, before And so don't tell me Don't tell me otherwise I almost forgot, foolish me I almost forgot Where I am from we see the rain before the rain even starts to rain No wonder why you've been buggering me This walk is a previous journey And I won Before I was born there was a storm Before that storm there was fire Burning everywhere And everything became nothing again And then out of nothing Out of absolutely nothing I Benjamin, I was born So that when I become someone one day I will always remember that I came from nothing No wonder, why you've been buggering me This walk, it's a previous journey And no wonder why the road seem so long 'Cause I had done it all before And I won Am sending my condolence Am sending my condolence to fear Am sending my condolence Am sending my condolence to insecurities You should know by now You should know by now That I just don't care For what you might say Might bring someone downhill Am sending my condolence To fear Am sending my condolence To insecurities

[@darwinlp9860]

I'm sad that they added a heavy beat to the official cleaned up version. I like this one so much better.

[@yahzuo8361]

I miss you,a lot 😘

[@WGBHMusic]

Love the cinematic opening. Powerful music & setting. Great work

[@blogotheque]

Thank you !

[@MrVernonRoshe]

Yess!!!

[@Kabaselefh]

i found this Artist while watching Burberry London fashion week.He played this piece "Condolence", what buteautiful music.

[@BerlinerOmar]

Same Here! ashamed of the fact that I learn about such a voice, such an artist through a fashion show

[@coko9186]

Don't be, whatever path brings you to truth is one that should be embraced. No matter how unconventional.

[@salimpatrickceayone5795]

Clementine is the best artist that I have come across, he's more like a vocalist like Lorde but the ability of playing is own tune throws me totally out. He's the best I have ever heard. Love him

[@PardeepLongia]

Two songs, one video, and I purchased his album. To add to this whole thing, I'm still not sure of what I just watched.

[@MrMilie]

7 years later and im still coming back to this one.

[@rachelhart621]

Oh my heart, where has this voice been all my life?

[@ninthorse]

I am so in love with everything about this creation. Bless your gift, Angel Benjamin.

[@DastanZhumagulov]

oh my dear, this is the most breathtaking acoustic performance i've ever seen

[@TheStalec]

Honestly have never heard anything like this, amazing.

[@Burley_Bert]

What a man god has made... and for us..

[@BenedicteO.Z]

Pure bliss and my favorite song ever HEAVEN

[@owenhale4384]

Thank You, La Blog, for introducing me

[@luisdanielmirandagomez7582]

this dude have such a great history from such a humble roots, lest not try to romanticize poverty and people living on the street, the fear and insecurity of living such a rough life is represented here and people under those circunstances deserve our love care and a second chance to have a better life.

[@ConnorGhostHeart]

Cet homme a du potentiel, et pas tous les jours potentiel, mais un potentiel que vous pouvez trouver qu'une seule fois dans toute l'histoire. Je ne pense pas que vous vous rendez compte combien étonnante est sa voix. Merci pour cette présentation, il était fascinant ... Un véritable chef-d'œuvre.

[@m.au.v.e]

ive never felt emotion flow through my body like this, because of someones voice before mesmerizing

[@christelledhome7740]

Les frissons. Cette voix est juste fabuleuse et sans fioriture qui viendrait troubler le charme du timbre. Par ailleurs, c'est vraiment bien réalisé, ça transmet bien l'émotion. Bref je reste toujours silencieuse dans mon coin mais là..Merci pour la découverte!

[@maubj132]

You can see that he has a genuine love for music and he put his whole heart on it. 🎶😮😮😮

[@mrbonogeny]

We and all my friends here in hollywood are watching your production with all those amazing performers :)

Just saw him live at Paredes de Coura, and he is a sweetheart! everyone was enraptured by his performance, and he isn't even that known in Portugal

[@Renee_ok_-_-]

The road is so long but we will walk it again. And again. What wonders we find along the way, my fellow travelers....

[@mattylolajohnson5]

WOW. Someone I don't know on IG that follows me sent me this gift. I never heard of this rare bird Benjamin Clementine. The acoustics in the library alone lend another whole layer to such an incredibly unique vocal signature and his piano playing. I am about to go thank this good IG stranger for this treasure.

[@MissNatalonga]

This guy is mesmerizing in sight and sound.

[@kofficharles-hectoryao-kou4584]

Lord! he's a gem

[@judithmoi]

Merci à vous, et à Benjamin Clementine, magnifique présence !

[@Maxlp15]

This is one of the greatest LB Take Away Shows. I'm incredibly impressed by Benjamin's talent.

[@caryncleary7857]

Beautiful and gracious

[@larissaribeiro3320]

3:43 cry everytime

[@claudequenioux8425]

I just LOVE Benjamin's work and voice !!

[@DanielP0694]

Moi j'adore ce mec là, mais l'année dernier lorsqu'il était à Paris pour son concert, c'était 50 bal l'entrée ... Allé! il a qu'un album quel abus! Il faut réflechir Benjamin mon cher

[@chubbytummymafia]

I just came across this video and I'm blown away. Bravo sir.

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

He's so regal! Fantastic!

[@beatriceleveque5289]

Cet endroit a connu un moment musical exceptionnel.. merci Mr Benjamin Clementine 🎶😇

[@ej5906]

Hauntingly Beautiful

[@8bitsofme]

One Scene One Cut. Incredibly beautiful video.

[@nunodealmeida2613]

Benjamin is definitely a unique voice and a very talented artist... Love this video.

[@user-iu5nm2vr8e]

ONAYA İhtiyaci yok..Onu dinleyen VAZGECEMEZ.,.❤

[@meddle1976]

Silencio, schiu, o Senhor Benjamin Clemantine esta a tocar...

[@michellehoggard1464]

Beautiful, every time I hear Benjamin I am so deeply moved. I love the way he pushes the boundaries with music, confident in his medium to convey his message beyond the words and sounds, what a talented guy. I saw him in Manchester in the summer and I wept all the way through ! That's my way of saying at last something which touches my soul, intellect, humour and understanding. He is playing at the Lowry on 1st December in Manchester so if you want to see him ? ......

[@Savage-en1ms]

I was at that concert, I even met him afterwards. He is one of the most amazing people out there.

[@ChrisDoughertyDesign]

La Blogotheque does such a great job with its work and this video is a prime example. I love the intimacy and connection portrayed through excellent field recordings, arrangements and clever camera work. Sometimes I like these videos even more than the original studio recordings. Keep doing what you do!

[@bruningclaire7382]

oh my god this man is such a beautiful creature on his own & then you hear his voice it makes me want to hug him

[@manuelruiz1368]

I dont have words for this wonderfull performance. Thanks Mr.

[@tommy630greg]

ça fout la chaire de poule , un lieu magniphique et un très grand artiste ! bravo et merci pour ce moment !

[@user-is8ir4fx4w]

I don't know how many times have I watched !! Just the best of the best-est !!

[@Agapie22]

La blogotheque, you are legendary and very underrated.

[@circulez1]

Un merveilleux chanteur ,doublé d'un pianiste hyper talentueux ,que dire de plus ,sinon l'émotion qui m'envahit lorsque j'écoute cet homme .....

[@ADAMDONDON]

charming voice and sensational performance

[@angiebq8094]

The one and only, Benjamin!!!

[@laylahp4572]

Masterpiece!

[@fabianhaglund5792]

A master of depth and clarity