The Imaginary Suitcase
The Imaginary Suitcase
Brasserie de la Senne
Drève Anna Boch 19/21
Sep 10, 2023
5:00 PM GMT+2
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In the beginning, there was Laurent Leemans, singer of the folk-rock combo Ceilí Moss from 1996 to 2015 and of the arty-new wave band La Vierge du Chancelier Rolin in the 90s. In 2012, the longing to bring to life some songs that had not found their place in the repertoire of his groups, finally grew stronger than the fear of becoming the umpteenth silly sod on acoustic guitar who hoots his two pennies of existentialism on two and a half chords. The Imaginary Suitcase remained a solitary project until 2020, when Laurent singerJanaina Costa (OK Lion!), who reminded him of how much he loves F/M vocal harmonies.
Since 10 years, The Imaginary Suitcase strives to find the perfect balance between clear line, folk-pop-americana melodies (the influences of Tom Petty, Paul Roland or Suzanne Vega are pretty obvious) and a willingly rough sound reminiscent of 16 Horsepower or Hugo Race. The result? Songs built around refined harmonies between Laurent's deep voice and Jana's lighter one, two equally powerful, tender, sarcastic, melancholic or enraged but always intense voices, deceptively simple guitar chords and razor-sharp lyrics about life, death and the creepy moments in between.
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The Imaginary Suitcase Biography
The Imaginary Suitcase is the one in which Belgian singer-songwriter Laurent Leemans keeps his dead or barely breathing illusions and the cherished memories of fantasized lives. Laurent used to be the singer of folk-rock outfit Ceilí Moss from 1996 to 2015 and of arty-new wave band La Vierge du Chancelier Rolin in the nineties. This solo project started in 2012, when the desire to breathe life into some Ceilí Moss leftovers grew stronger than the fear of becoming the zillionth crashing bore who whines his small time existentialism over two and a half chords.
What to expect ? A bittersweet mixture of passion, sincerity, melancholy and dark energy carried along (not always) crystal clear melodies by a strong, low, versatile and powerful voice, that will as easily caress, tickle or scratch, deceptively simple guitar chords and lyrics that deal with life, death and the confusing bits in between with a healthy portion of sarcasm.
Comparison is not reason, but it helps to know where we’re going, so let’s go : if you’re a fan of 16 Horsepower/Wovenhand, Nick Cave (before he became boring), Suzanne Vega, Rowland S. Howard, Leonard Cohen, Hugo Race, Paul Roland or Joseph Arthur, there is a fair chance you will enjoy travelling with this suitcase.
The Imaginary Suitcase has released 10 recordings and played a 300something concerts in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Read MoreWhat to expect ? A bittersweet mixture of passion, sincerity, melancholy and dark energy carried along (not always) crystal clear melodies by a strong, low, versatile and powerful voice, that will as easily caress, tickle or scratch, deceptively simple guitar chords and lyrics that deal with life, death and the confusing bits in between with a healthy portion of sarcasm.
Comparison is not reason, but it helps to know where we’re going, so let’s go : if you’re a fan of 16 Horsepower/Wovenhand, Nick Cave (before he became boring), Suzanne Vega, Rowland S. Howard, Leonard Cohen, Hugo Race, Paul Roland or Joseph Arthur, there is a fair chance you will enjoy travelling with this suitcase.
The Imaginary Suitcase has released 10 recordings and played a 300something concerts in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
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