The Faith and Doubt Project

The Faith and Doubt Project is a long-term musical endeavor by French-American musician, composer, and producer Laurent Cleenewerck de Kiev.

Concept & Focus

Unlike the more atmospheric and gothic-tinged sound of his project The Cure Is Us, The Faith and Doubt Project takes a more contemplative and introspective direction. It is centered on the universal human experiences of faith, doubt, spiritual struggle, and inner conflict. The songs explore the tension between belief and skepticism, hope and despair, divine longing and human frailty — themes drawn from Laurent’s own theological background and personal reflections.

The project creates thoughtful, melodic music that serves as a sonic journal of spiritual questioning and discovery. It avoids heavy gothic rock elements in favor of a warmer, more reflective sound palette that ranges from ambient pop and singer-songwriter styles to atmospheric electronica and acoustic arrangements.

Musical Legacy

All songs are written by Laurent Cleenewerck de Kiev, with many composed across several decades. The project has released several EPs and singles, including:

• You Are – EP (2020)
• A Shallow Grave – EP (2020)
• Singles such as “Trust Me”, “A Better Way”, “The Him”, and “I Miss John Denver”

Notable tracks include “You Are (Instrumental)”, “Charlotte Sometimes”, and others that capture the emotional push-and-pull of spiritual life.

Overall Vision

The Faith and Doubt Project stands as one of Laurent’s most personal outlets — a musical space where faith is not presented as simple certainty, but as an honest, sometimes painful, and ultimately redemptive journey. It complements his other projects (The Cure Is Us, The Lost Domain, Laurent de Kiev, etc.) while maintaining its own distinct voice: quieter, more vulnerable, and deeply centered on the inner spiritual life.

Through these songs, Laurent invites listeners to embrace the beauty and struggle of doubt as an essential part of genuine faith — reminding us that wrestling with the divine is itself a sacred act.