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Finnish melodic death metal band Crowen are set to release their debut album later in 2027. The first single and music video from the track ‘I Live On Darkness And Sorrow’ is now available here: https://push.fm/fl/crowen-sorrow

–Composed, lyrics, recorded, mixed & mastered by Esa Uusimaa.
–Single cover by Elsa Wellamo
–ISRC: FI3FC2603805

Esa Uusimaa:

“I Live on Darkness and Sorrow is built around a dark and melancholic atmosphere, where sorrow is not merely a heavy emotion, but also a source of strength. Darkness is not portrayed as fear or hopelessness, but as beauty, a place where a person finds meaning, strength, and ultimately themselves.

The song’s chord progression moves in a continuous cycle, reinforcing its sense of sorrow and melancholy. Oppressive background guitars maintain a hypnotic, repetitive atmosphere while adding even more weight and intensity to the song.

Anni Dohlen, Dark Fusion Bellydancer, brought her own artistic vision to the music video. Her dance blended naturally into the video’s atmosphere and visual style.

The first time I saw one of Anni’s dance clips, I was instantly excited. I remember thinking how beautiful it was, and somehow I immediately pictured her as part of this song’s world. I’m really glad she decided to join the project. She’s an incredibly talented dancer with a style that’s entirely her own.

The only person I could truly imagine filming this video was Elsa Wellamo. We previously worked together on the Where The Darkness Falls music video, and from the very beginning I knew I wanted her to direct this one as well. Elsa is simply exceptional at what she does.”

Anni Dohlen:

“The dance was mainly improvised, although I had created a choreography for the song. While filming, the movements were adjusted to the location and to the instructions given by the videographer. Yet, the choreography served as a good base from which to modify the movements. Elsa has a perfect eye for filming and Crowen’s music fit to my taste of music well, so the project was a very pleasant collaboration.”

Elsa Wellamo:

“I have to say, I was genuinely happy when I was invited once again to film Crowen’s new music video. Working with Esa is always a hell of a lot of fun. He’s one of those people who makes collaboration feel effortless, even when the subject matter is at its darkest.

He’s an outstanding musician, a gifted songwriter, and above all, someone with whom it’s natural to create something beautiful.

The song’s theme resonated with me immediately. It exists on the boundary between this world and the next — where time comes to an end, but love carries on.

At first, it felt almost contradictory to shoot such a dark music video in bright, blazing sunshine. But in the end, it turned out to be a perfect reflection of the song’s spirit. Maybe it’s those of us who remain here who are left in the darkness. And perhaps those who have passed beyond time into eternity are the ones who walk in the light.

That’s why the bright sunlight never felt out of place, even though a darker setting might have seemed like the obvious choice at first.

And Anni… what an incredible person to film. And her attitude! We both spent five hours barefoot in a swamp. Five hours. Yet the cold, the wet, and every other discomfort simply never showed in her.

Anni’s dancing had exactly the sensitivity and presence this song needed. More often than not, she understood what I was looking for from just half a sentence. That kind of trust between a director and a performer is incredibly valuable.

Thank you, Esa, for your trust. And thank you to the entire team. Once again, it was a privilege to spend a moment in that place where light and shadow meet.”

Crowen is a Finnish melodic death metal band consisting of Esa Uusimaa and guitarist Sami Sandberg. Drums on this track are performed by Tuomas Saukkonen.

Line-up:
Esa Uusimaa – vocals, guitars, keyboards
Sami Sandberg – guitars, lead guitar
Tuomas Saukkonen – drums

Links:
http://crowenofficial.net
https://www.facebook.com/CrowenOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/crowenofficial
https://crowen.bandcamp.com