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Oneohtrix Point Never And The Weeknd’s ‘No Nightmares’ Video Is A Surreal Journey Through A Dream
The CGI-animated visual trails the recently released LP ‘Magic Oneohtrix Point Never.’ …
Oneohtrix Point Never’s Daniel Lopatin released his brooding album Magic Oneohtrix Point Never back in October and it featured some big-name stars. Caroline Polachek lent her vocals on “Long Road Home” and The Weeknd hopped on the dreamy track “No Nightmares.” Following up the album’s release, Lopatin tapped a longtime collaborator to share an animated visual alongside his The Weeknd-featuring track.
Directed and animated by Nate Boyce, the “No Nightmares” visual takes the viewer on a journey through a dream-like state. It opens with a character waking up from a dream and astral-projecting into a different plane of consciousness. The Weeknd makes a brief CGI cameo in the visual, depicting his head as an old-fashioned movie projector.
Speaking about the visual in a statement, Boyce explained the concept behind the visual:
“Dan initially sent me an excerpt of ‘Fear Of The Inexplicable’ by Rilke as a prompt to start working on our idea of a debased animation. Abel and Dan traverse psychoanalytically charged scenarios and spaces that evoke a lurid mix of art and architectural references. Eventually I started to associate the implications of the Rilke poem to the biblical story of the Binding of Isaac, an anxiety inducing story I hated as a kid that became a subtext for the latter half of the piece. Despite the fact that Abraham is thwarted by divine intervention, I was terrified by his incomprehensible zealotry and willingness to sacrifice his own child, who I identified with. This story ensured my eventual atheism, but also my ongoing fascination with how these archaic stories, symbols, and motifs have continued relevance even now, and in many ways still structure our experience. So, as it happens in the animation, this process of individuation through archetypal projection starts with heroic ideations that devolve into anxiety and fear, culminating in a carnivalesque mockery of the faith required to confront these fears.”
Watch The Weeknd and Oneohtrix Point Never’s “No Nightmares” video above.
Magic Oneohtrix Point Never is out now via Warp. Get it here.
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Naomi King unveils the seductive truth with her new single, “Fetish”
Naomi King bares her soul in “Fetish,” the electrifying lead single from her latest album, Black Water. King explores the murky depths of manipulative relationships and self-realization with a powerful combination of raw honesty and the unapologetic vulnerability of a tumultuous friendship.
As both the writer and producer of “Fetish,” King fearlessly confronts the unsettling realization about a friend who turned out to be exactly as she suspected. The song serves as a poignant anthem of empowerment, a declaration of reclaiming one’s identity in the face of deception. “Now I know who I am in the eyes of men – I’m a fetish,” she proclaims with chilling clarity.
The accompanying music video adds another layer of intrigue to the song’s provocative themes, embracing them with unabashed confidence and seductive edge. The production quality is impressive, although it occasionally teeters on the brink of excess, mirroring the song’s exploration of boundaries.
King’s multifaceted talent as a musician and artistic prowess are on full display from start to finish. Her ability to seamlessly blend elements of alt-rock with pop sensibilities creates a rich tapestry of melodious beat that’s as infectious as it is introspective. This sound envelops the listener and resonates deeply with anyone who has grappled with the complexities of manipulation and betrayal.
The song “Fetish” by King showcases the artist’s exceptional musicianship and artistic vision. King’s confident delivery and hard-hitting lyrics evoke a sense of catharsis, while the song’s enchanting sonic ambiance captivates its audience. Despite the unconventional nature of its lyrics, “Fetish” demands the listener’s attention and leaves an indelible mark. This must-listen auditory masterpiece is a testament to King’s remarkable talent and creative prowess.
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