Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Muchacho

Song for Zula

The Optimist is a folk-indie concept album by shurpi, inspired by the life stories and emotional legacy of his grandfather, Aaron, as described in his personal written biography. Through warm acoustic arrangements and intimate storytelling, shurpi traces a journey across continents and generations — from wartime memories and migration to love, longing, and the stubborn hope that refuses to fade. Each track feels like a personal letter set to melody, capturing the quiet resilience of ordinary people who choose optimism despite everything. Nostalgic, vulnerable, and deeply human, The Optimist glows with the sense of home we carry inside us.

Ministry of Everything

Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm

Atlas Hands

Box of Stones

Pictures

1904

A little sneak peek of a forthcoming remix for Mario & Vidis - our friends from Lithuania! Their original is of course a cover version of Bon Iver. Enjoy - best with headphones!

Box of Stones

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