There is a metaphor that frames the album Interview to Ben Holton by Diego Centurión. Translation: Marcelo Simonetti In the previous issue we have reviewed the new work of My Autumn Empire, The Visitation. In that same issue we interviewed Ben Holton for Epic45 album. And now, we talked with Ben about of new work of My Autumn Empire, your side Project.
Do you feel it's the best album My Autumn Empire? I don’t feel it’s really for me to say. I always try to improve on certain techniques but each album is a different project so I find them hard to compare really. This work is confident, relaxed and with great freedom. Is it a reflection of the process of writing the songs? I was living at my parental home at the time of writing and recording the album so it’s true to say I had a lot of freedom in that respect. However, I was in a bit of a sad, dejected place at the time so maybe I felt the need to create something that exuded confidence as I wasn’t feeling particularly happy and confident. I’m never particularly relaxed either... Throughout the album can be perceived elaborate instrumental harmonies. Have you taken a long time to get that sound? No longer than usual. Beyond a certain melancholy that prevails on the álbum, there is an atmosphere of optimism and brightness. Have you sought to convey those feelings? On songs like “Blue Coat” and “Summer Sound” I was trying to achieve a sense of transcendence in the music, which contrasted with the downbeat lyrics so, musically, yes but the lyrics are pretty sad I think. Have you worked "The Visitation" under a specific concept? Is there something conceptual? There is a metaphor that frames the album in which I compare the arrival and eventual departure of an alien being to the span of a relationship between a woman and a man. In a ‘Sergeant Pepper’