Julia Thomsen and Raphael Beaudon didn’t need to reinvent anything with “Meet You In Notting Hill.” They just needed to trust each other, and that trust is exactly what makes this track work.
Beaudon’s piano sits at the centre of the piece, gentle and unhurried, never reaching for attention it doesn’t need. You can hear restraint in every phrase, the kind that only comes from someone who trusts silence as much as sound. Thomsen’s strings wrap around that foundation with real warmth. They don’t compete with the piano, they lean into it, filling out the corners of the melody until the whole thing feels full without ever feeling crowded.
What struck me most is how patient the track is. Nothing rushes. Each note gets room to breathe before the next one arrives, and that pacing gives the song an emotional weight that sneaks up on you rather than announcing itself.
Thomsen mentioned that this time around, the piano was mostly Beaudon’s territory, a small shift from her usual role, and you can feel that generosity in how the piece is built. It sounds like two people genuinely listening to each other, not just playing alongside one another.
By the end, “Meet You In Notting Hill” leaves you somewhere quieter than where it found you. It’s a lovely first outing for these two, and honestly, I hope it isn’t the last.