Lucy Fitzgerald 
From the very first notes of Trying To Be Brave, Ben Provest invites you into a space that feels both intimate and expansive. Recorded during his month-long residency in a remote fishing village in Iceland, the track evokes the vast open skies and reflective solitude. The blend of acoustic guitar, upright piano, a Roland Juno 106, and even a humble banjo gives the song a textured richness — and the fact that Ben handled the recording, mixing, and mastering himself adds an extra layer of authenticity.
Lyrically, there’s a soft yet unshakable courage in these lines: he writes about letting go of fear, about trusting again after heartbreak, as inspired by a relationship he had in Melbourne during the COVID era. What strikes here is the way his voice sits in the mix — unforced, open, gently carrying emotional weight without ever tipping into melodrama. The instrumentation supports that expression beautifully: the acoustic elements root the track in a familiar warmth, while subtle electronic touches and ambient textures hint at the otherworldliness of his recording setting.
Also worth noting is the video that accompanies the song, filmed in one take in the wilderness of Iceland’s eastern fjords, which mirrors the song’s spirit of solitude and resilience. That synergy between place, story, and sound gives the release a cohesion and sincerity that’s easy to admire. I genuinely believe this is one of Ben Provest’s most heartfelt offerings to date.
In my view, the track resonates not because of grand gestures, but because of its quiet honesty and the confidence in its restraint.
Please take a moment to follow Ben Provest and keep this song in your rotation. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or looking for a piece of music that encourages you to lean in rather than lean back, Trying To Be Brave deserves a spot on your playlist. Keep an ear out for Ben’s future releases, because this one shows real promise and emotional depth.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
