Some songs don’t just play; they settle in like an old friend. Johan Dupont Trio’s “Lydia” is one of those—music that drapes itself around you like the weight of a memory, both heavy and comforting. It’s a piece that understands that melancholy isn’t sadness but something softer, something necessary.
There’s an effortless beauty in how the piano melody carries the heart of this track. Johan Dupont plays like he’s whispering a secret—one that bassist Bo Waterschoot and drummer Stephan Pougin instinctively understand. Their interplay is gentle but intentional, creating a space where emotions linger without demand. It’s a piece that moves with the grace of a swing left swaying after a child has jumped off, an echo of joy and loss in equal measure.
The composition thrives in its simplicity, with each note feeling like a careful step through a fogged-up memory. The trio doesn’t rush; they let the weight of the music settle, allowing space for listeners to bring their own thoughts, their own moments of longing. And yet, through it all, there’s a quiet sense of resilience—melancholy that isn’t brooding but alive, shifting like light through trees.
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This sensitivity is exactly what makes Johan Dupont Trio so captivating. With backgrounds spanning jazz, classical, and world music, they bring a depth that defies easy classification. Their upcoming album, set for release on Flak Records, promises more of this—more music that doesn’t demand attention but earns it, note by note.
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