Dutch singer and songwriter Benedict October just landed on our radar with his latest single, “Beautiful Way To Die,” and we are super excited to share it with you. It’s a poignant ballad that tugs at the heartstrings and showcases the artist’s profound emotional depth. Inspired by the loss of his father, October delivers a raw and honest portrayal of grief and acceptance through heartfelt lyrics and captivating vocals.
The song’s simplicity in production allows the emotional weight of the lyrics to shine through, as Benedict reflects on the final moments shared with his father. Set against a backdrop of somber yet melodic instrumentation, the song evokes a sense of melancholy and nostalgia.
In his album “And then the ocean,” “Beautiful Way To Die” emerges as a standout track, serving as a testament to Benedict’s ability to translate personal experiences into compelling musical narratives. Benedict has one of the richest and most captivating voices we’ve ever heard and his performance will leave you stuck on constant repeat for a long time. The haunting imagery and introspective nature of the song invite listeners to join Benedict on his journey of healing and remembrance.
Through his music, Benedict not only pays homage to his father but also offers solace to those who have experienced similar losses. “Beautiful Way To Die” is a beautiful tribute to love, loss, and the enduring power of memory.
WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THIS SONG:
“It was written in the week my father died. The song describes the scene and mood in that week. Autumn 2020, COVID-19, a newly built house, a family and a man who wasn’t ready to die yet.”
“My father always had this dream to build his own house. When he was 68 he was finally given the opportunity to do so. He was already a little sick at that time. After undergoing heart surgery in January he was slowly recovering from it that spring. Or at least that was the plan. At the same time he was working on his dream of a new house. One where he and his loving wife could live for at least another 10 years with a garden with flowers and a big table for family dinners with grandchildren running through the garden.”
“In the year the house was built he got more and more sick. One day I was working in the studio on new music when my mom called me to tell me dad had been hospitalised. A month going back and forth between home and the hospital followed. He didn’t want to give up, and got a little cranky. Who wouldn’t? As long as he was fighting, we were fighting… But what can you do?”
“After a month in the hospital he wanted to go home. He wanted to go to the house he built and die in peace at a place where he felt safe. It took less than 24 hours before he passed away. My mom, sister and I were sitting around the bed holding his hands. It was 3.30am when he shared his last breath with us, in the living room of his own built house. At that moment I saw one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. As if someone pulled away some grey thin overlay sheet from all the way down to his toes, all the way to over his head. It was as tragic as it was beautiful. It was a beautiful way to die.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Benedict October is a Dutch singer and songwriter. His second album is expected spring ’24. His music is best described as melancholic, alternative with a twist of pop. Theatrical, sometimes. Honest, always.
His well received debut album ‘You can tell me nothing that I should’ was released in ’20 and got good reviews by Dutch press, television and radio. The album was followed during corona times by the Ep ‘Here’s what I forgot’ in ’21 . ‘And then the ocean’ is his second album expected spring ’24.
