The legendary Norwegian neoclassical darkwave/ambient act Penitent premieres a new music video for the track "The Path Of Shadows”. This single is included on the band's forthcoming enhanced re-release, Melancholia Redux, set for release on 30 May via The Circle Music.
The mastermind Karsten Hamre comments: "Bringing these older tracks like 'The Path Of Shadows' back to life for Melancholia Redux and creating visuals for them allows a new perspective on the original feelings and poetry. This piece holds a particular significance from the original album, and working on the video allowed us to explore its atmosphere visually."
Melancholia Redux is a reimagined version of Penitent's 1996 cult debut album, Melancholia (Cold Meat Industry), which has been re-recorded and updated. This new version features rewritten English lyrics, updated music and new artwork. The release of the video coincides with the ongoing pre-order for Melancholia Redux from The Circle Music.
Melancholia Redux is the first release in Penitent's collaboration with The Circle Music. Future plans include further "Redux" versions of their back catalogue and new recordings. The album will be available in a variety of exclusive formats, catering to collectors and audiophiles. You can secure your copy at this location.
Karsten Hamre, Penitent's heart and soul, has followed a peculiar personal path and for more than three decades has remained consistent, dressing his poetry in black and eerie melodies. Not only did the passing of time not deter him, on the contrary, today he is possessed by a freshness that is like doing a complete restart. He has re-recorded a large part of the ten albums he has released to date, while at the same time making new plans for the future.
Now, make your thoughts feel the darkness and blistering melancholia by listening and watching the brand-new Penitent's video "The Path Of Shadows”. Spoken words in the song are by the writer Silas Ahriman. Link


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