Enter Shikari have unveiled a snazzy new video for THE GREAT UNKNOWN, which was cleverly self-shot in lockdown.
In typical Enter Shikari style, not even lockdown has stopped the band from unveiling a pretty much full-production new video for THE GREAT UNKNOWN, self-shot at their own homes and then cleverly edited by director POLYGON.
"THE GREAT UNKNOWN is a song about existential dread," explains frontman Rou Reynolds. "A song about the need for new ideas and new beginnings. I’m so glad we were able to still make a video for this song, what with the current state of affairs, and I’m glad we were able to convey the emotions intrinsic to the song with this video: our state of isolation and desolation but also determination and connection. Yet again it was a great pleasure to work with Polygon, albeit remotely this time! I won’t forget taking directions from him on Skype, as I recorded my scenes in front of a homemade green-screen in my bedroom!"
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"THE GREAT UNKNOWN is an invitation for viewers to dive into a futuristic and gloomy world, where high-end buildings mix with gigantic holograms," adds POLYGON. "The concept of the video is to create a parallel between the state we’re all in at the moment and an ultra pessimistic vision of the world… It seems like there is no redemption nor glimmer of hope in this massive city, but even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. I’m really happy with the result of this video and I hope people will enjoy it. It’s truly amazing working with the band and management for they’ve always been supportive of these kind of ideas and always been giving me total freedom regarding the direction and execution of what are at first silly lines on a notepad or badly drawn doodles. I’ll forever be thankful for all the opportunities the band have given me."
THE GREAT UNKNOWN is taken from Shikari's 4K-rated album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible, which is out now. Check out the video below:
Catch Enter Shikari live at the following dates this year:
October
1 Ukraine, Lviv – Fest Republic
2 Ukraine, Kiev – Bingo Club
4 Belarus, Minsk – Prime Hall
5 Latvia, Riga – Melna Piektdiena
6 Estonia, Talinn – Helitehas
8 Russia, Moscow – Adrenaline Stadium
10 Russia, St Petersburg – A2 Green Concert
12 Finland, Helsinki – Tavastia
13 Finland, Tamprere – Klubi
16 Sweden, Stockholm – Fryhuset
17 Norway, Oslo – John Dee
18 Sweden, Gothenburg – Pustervik
19 Denmark, Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
21 Poland, Warsaw – Palladium
22 Poland, Krakow – Kwadrat
November
11 UK, Southampton – Guildhall
12 UK, Manchester – Victoria Warehouse
13 UK, Cardiff – Great Hall
14 UK, London – Alexandra Palace
16 UK Middlesbrough – Town Hall
18 UK, Edinburgh – Usher Hall
19 UK, Nottingham – Rock City
20 UK, Nottingham – Rock City
21 UK, Birmingham – O2 Academy
December
1 Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
4 Germany, Berlin – Columbia Halle
5 Germany, Cologne – Palladium
6 Germany, Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
8 Switzerland, Zurich – Xtra
9 Germany, Munich – TonHalle
10 Germany, Offenbach – Stadthalle
12 Netherlands, Amsterdam – Melkweg
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