“Leap of Faith” by Jonathan Fitas
A new chapter in quiet confidence
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Now based in the quiet countryside in Normandy, French composer Jonathan Fitas returns with Leap of Faith, released with Whales Records and Maison Mujō.
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Far from the noise and distractions of the city, Fitas refines his minimalist approach, letting his music breathe, shaped by silence and repetition. The result is an introspective and serene album, unfolding slowly with intention. He gave us a luminous and introspective classical crossover album that draws from classical, electronic & cinematic music.
Leap of Faith by Jonathan Fitas
Across six refined pieces, Fitas continues to explore a musical language rooted in emotion, clarity, and stillness.
Opening with “Flow” a pivotal piece. For the first time, Jonathan blends his own voice with his first instrument, the violin, creating an intimate and delicate introduction.
From there, “Drifting” follows
like a gentle piano drift on warm tides,
while “Radiance” arrives
with quiet force, accompanied by a dance music video and presented here in an extended 7-minute version. Musically, Radiance opens with a single delicate piano motif, slowly blossoming into a richly textured crescendo. Subtle layers of strings and electronic textures weave a sonic landscape, culminating in a moment where soaring strings and ethereal voices converge.
One of the emotional peaks of the album, “Searching for Tora”,
was written in the wake of a personal loss. It shows, raw and honest.
“Leap of Faith” simply stays, like a trace of doubt,
a fragment of change, or a whispered memory.
Following the acclaimed “Beyond the Loop”, released on Naïve,
this new release feels less like a statement and more like a moment, suspended in time.
Album Highlight
Directed by longtime collaborator Théo Gottlieb, the film is a contemplative exploration of identity, light, and transformation, anchored by the performance of Anastasia Senikova, a Bolshoi Ballet alumna known for her emotionally charged, contemporary style. Shot in natural light in Normandy, the video unfolds with quiet beauty.
“Radiance isn’t about spectacle, it’s about clarity, presence, and rediscovery. Théo and I have been working together for over a decade — this project felt like a natural continuation of that shared creative path.”
_Jonathan Fitas
The video has already begun to attract attention on the international festival circuit, winning Best Dance Film at both the Berlin Indie Film Awards and Couch Film Festival, and receiving a special feature on Director’s Library.
“We wanted to do something simple but honest, no over-stylizing, no filters — just Anastasia, the space, and the feeling. We used a lightweight, mobile setup to stay close to her movements, to really follow the rhythm of her expression.”
_Théo Gottlied
