Weekly Journal
Merlin Storm - Heavy Clouds
German dark wave trio Merlin Storm released new single and video, "Heavy Clouds"!
Merlin Storm's "Heavy Clouds" descends with an immediate and solid weight, perfectly capturing the song's core of a hidden burden. "Heavy Clouds" is a blend of post-punk and darkwave sensibilities, with a cold, atmospheric chill that exists in every note and in every word of Merlin Tzimou, the man behind "Heavy Clouds". The interplay between the Merlin's evocative vocals and the brooding, synth-laden soundscape performed together with Ricardo Engstler creates the appropriate sonic background.
There's a strong sense of a "cineastic magical ritual" here, as the band describes, unfolding with a dramatic, almost theatrical flair. The industrial nuances provide a gritty texture, grounding the otherwise ethereal darkwave elements. As "Heavy Clouds" progresses, the initial oppressive atmosphere softly shifts, hinting at the liberating release of "feeling it out."
Henni Schaar's production is pure, crafting a sound that is both wide and intimately haunting. "Heavy Clouds" is a captivating walkthrough into introspection, highlighting Merlin Storm's ability to deliver a deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant experience.
The accompanying official video shot on Super8 Kodak Vision 3 film stock
Film lab: Andec Cinegrell Filmtechnik Berlin / Film scan: screenshot Filmdigitalisierung Berlin
Info:
https://instagram.com/merlinstorm_
https://www.tiktok.com/@merlinstormmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2do4nmbTteelqOpMtsVpTi
