“Fairytale in yoghurt” is the stage name of Benoît Guchet, a multi-instrumentalist. The name stems from an old story. Benoit used this stage name to suggest the weight in his lyrics which at the same time just did not exist until he found sense in them.
He creates sounds that blends raw minimalism with experimental rock. His pop song features impeccable melodies, virtuoso guitar works and a fragile high-pitched voice.
Fairytale in Yoghurt’s new release, “Mania”, is quite a complex song about opposites and uncertainty. It explores the highs and lows of emotions and relationships, using its music, lyrics, and visuals to tell a powerful story.
This song stands out from his previous works as the artist is not always known for telling stories. As for music videos,he tries to have much more abstract/psych imagery. Maria is one of a kind on that level.
The instrumental is based on haunting melodic loops buried in explosive melancholic arrangements and is surrounded by running naive vocals.
It’s unusual structure represents the widest duality between a very sparse and almost silent bridge that leads all of a sudden to a very intense and layered final part, where all melodies merge and leave you frazzled but satisfied.
The music video was directed by Clovis le Pivert and Thomas Coiffier. It took almost two years to prepare and shows a family whose story repeats itself across generations, but with small changes. The 8-minute video mixes psychological drama with surreal, soap-opera-like scenes which highlights themes like family, life choices and the cycle people find themselves stuck in.
The storyline of the movie is in fact quite different from the song. The movie is about parenthood and generations as it showcases two scenarios of the same schemes with drastic changes (child or not).
On the other hand, the song is about inconstancy in relationships. Both pieces are linked by contrasting situations and the idea of making choices. They can be understood together, representing two sides of a coin.
The song begins with a couple who seem in love growing into a family. The relationship turns sour in no time as they experience change and growth. Then comes another couple trying to fix the mistake made but maybe there was no mistake after all. Each generation striving to learn from the mistakes of the precious one
There are quiet moments in the middle of this song, almost a complete silence, which feels like taking a deep breath. This calm is interrupted by a sharp sound, followed by a burst of music in the final parts where all the melodies unite in a loud and overwhelming climax. It feels chaotic yet strangely satisfying, capturing the emotional ups and downs that the song is all about.
The lyrics of “Mania” are full of raw emotion and honesty, dealing with love, struggles, and the ups and downs of life. Lines like “Soon we’ll adore the kind of things we wanna forget” and “I’ll try to love you; I’ll try to understand you” reflect the difficulty of holding onto relationships when emotions are so unstable.
The song reflects a mix of energy and chaos, with lines like “its a mania, bowling everything to the mine” showing how it could destroy and fascinate at the same time. It suggests cycles in relationships and choices, a bigger picture of how people navigate through relationships.
This is not a typical pop or rock song, and it might feel challenging to some listeners. But for those who embrace its unique style and emotional depth, “Mania” is a rewarding journey. It’s a bold and creative release that shows Fairytale in Yoghurt’s talent for creativity and something out of the ordinary.
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