In their latest single, "Autumn," released via Sony Music Entertainment, Ben&Ben dives into the intricate emotions that accompany the distance between loved ones. The nine-piece collective shares a poignant narrative about the unintentional gaps that life throws at relationships, resulting in a song that beautifully captures the loneliness experienced when separated from a significant other for an extended period.
Penned during their North American tour in Canada last year, the introspective track was born out of lead vocalist and guitarist Paolo Benjamin's profound yearning for his loved one. The challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship weighed heavily on both Paolo and his partner, becoming the emotional cornerstone of "Autumn."
Several months later, in early 2023, Miguel Benjamin, another member of the band, completed the lyrics and added a bridge reflecting on being in different seasons, further enriching the song's message. The collective describes the piece as delving into themes of loneliness, yearning, and the enduring hope for a new season to bring them back together.
"Autumn" marks a significant shift for Ben&Ben, showcasing a new musical direction with each listen. The emotional ballad seamlessly weaves rich, acoustic arrangements with lush textures and otherworldly touches, providing a sonic backdrop that mirrors the complexities of long-distance relationships.
In a collective statement, the award-winning band reflects on the evolution captured in "Autumn": "It is a song where we showcase how we’ve evolved and matured as a band. Writing-wise, we felt that the perspective was a more realistic and mature take on the subject. Arrangement and production-wise, we discovered a lot of new ways to express sounds that achieve the emotion we were going for."
"Autumn" is the first part of a three-part release that Ben&Ben plans to share in the coming weeks. Following this emotional ballad, the acclaimed Filipino act will release the full-band version of their new track "Courage" in the next week, followed by a special collaboration with another artist on December 8, 2023.
Ben&Ben's "Autumn" is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment, providing listeners with a heartfelt soundtrack that resonates with the complex emotions of love and distance.
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