Like most senior-level university students who don't get enough sleep, I am constantly looking for anything that will help keep me awake. As a result, I listen to a lot of heavy and high-energy music to get me through the day. I tend to pass over slower, softer music, not because it's bad, but because it's not going to keep me moving. And because I don't listen to much of it, I don't naturally enjoy most light music nearly as much as I enjoy heavy music.
And yet, somehow, I've fallen head-over-heels in love with one of the softest songs of the year: "FEED" by Rose Noire. Signed to record label Darkest Labyrinth, Rose Noire stands out from their goth-rock label-mates with their unique sound. Although formed as a goth band, the brother-sister, vocalist-violinist duo has declared themselves free from any predefined genre (according to their website). Their music, which is based on classical music, incorporates a variety of sounds including rock, industrial, club, R&B, hip-hop, and electronica. The result is a graceful-yet-ominous sound that calms and enchants the listener.
"FEED" starts out with a slow piano melody that is picked up by violinist Jill. This relaxing and enticing violin melody is used frequently throughout the song. Guitars and drums kick in soon after as vocalist Louie sings the first verse. Parts of "FEED" are subtly interlaced with a low, almost grating electronic sound that does a surprisingly good job of bolstering the song. The verses are elegant, but the true beauty of the song comes during the chorus. The powerful vocals, beautiful violin, backing guitars, and piano all come together to create one of the most moving moments in visual-kei music this year. A violin solo replaces a traditional guitar solo during the bridge, and it only heightens the emotional intensity of the song before diving back into the chorus. The best part about this song is how compelling it is even though it's a very slow song. I've felt the urge to do many different types of dances in response to listening to songs (don't judge me), but "FEED" is the first to make me want to burst into waltz!
The band clearly had a low budget for "FEED's" PV, but they make it work quite well. The video is with a more close-up style than we're used to seeing in music videos. The camera moves around the stage from musician to musician before cutting to a full-stage shot for the chorus. The band members give the PV life: Louie's movements are as elegant and commanding as his look is strange, Jill's violin movements are graceful and filled with passion, and the support members all apply their own visual style to the benefit of the performance.
Rose Noire is a very small band with a great deal of potential. Their style is intriguing, and as "FEED" demonstrates, this band has the potential to move audiences in a deeply powerful way. I highly recommend both this song and its PV.
"FEED" starts out with a slow piano melody that is picked up by violinist Jill. This relaxing and enticing violin melody is used frequently throughout the song. Guitars and drums kick in soon after as vocalist Louie sings the first verse. Parts of "FEED" are subtly interlaced with a low, almost grating electronic sound that does a surprisingly good job of bolstering the song. The verses are elegant, but the true beauty of the song comes during the chorus. The powerful vocals, beautiful violin, backing guitars, and piano all come together to create one of the most moving moments in visual-kei music this year. A violin solo replaces a traditional guitar solo during the bridge, and it only heightens the emotional intensity of the song before diving back into the chorus. The best part about this song is how compelling it is even though it's a very slow song. I've felt the urge to do many different types of dances in response to listening to songs (don't judge me), but "FEED" is the first to make me want to burst into waltz!
The band clearly had a low budget for "FEED's" PV, but they make it work quite well. The video is with a more close-up style than we're used to seeing in music videos. The camera moves around the stage from musician to musician before cutting to a full-stage shot for the chorus. The band members give the PV life: Louie's movements are as elegant and commanding as his look is strange, Jill's violin movements are graceful and filled with passion, and the support members all apply their own visual style to the benefit of the performance.
Rose Noire is a very small band with a great deal of potential. Their style is intriguing, and as "FEED" demonstrates, this band has the potential to move audiences in a deeply powerful way. I highly recommend both this song and its PV.
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