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[baleanoptera]

There is this strange Scandinavian tradition to read and watch crime stories during Easter. In fact, the bloodier the better. Why this is I have no idea, but in honour of this morbid tradition have a look at this creepy, wonderful video by Swedish artist Fever Ray.

Fever Ray is the solo debut of Karin Elisabeth Dreijer Anderson, better known as part of the duo The Knife. With Fever Ray she has taken the dark, disturbing bits of The Knife and enhanced it. The video is also something to watch, with its feel of Carl Theodor Dreyer's creepy symbolism meeting the twisted world of David Lynch. Enjoy.

Comments

[lage-nom-ai.livejournal.com]

... Somehow, I feel like there's a Robin of Sherwood fanvid dying to get out, there.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

Hee! To be honest I'm still not sure if I find this video's pseudo-anthropological theme fascinating or annoying. Yet I rather like the moody craziness of it all.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

And speaking of Scandinavian craziness. Did you know I live in one of the prime cities for Black Metal? Well, I do. Which means there are a lot of these guys around (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avnsgYvHPK8). Please take note that I take no responsibility for the level of sanity (or lack there of) in this video.

[lage-nom-ai.livejournal.com]

I had never heard of Black Metal before! And having watched that vid, may I say: AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA.

So hardcore, what with the tromping through the snow to look at a shack! Heeee.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Oh my poor heart! This is so wonderfully creepy! I wonder what the song's lyrics are like, I am always interested in these things.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

It is so creepy and enigmatic, and dark, dark, dark. I rather like it a lot too. (though I'm still a bit unsure what the deal is with all the African masks)

[mnemo-syne.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know The Knife!

This is just as weird as the album I have.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

I'm not entirely sure The Knife - or any of their affiliates - are capable of being anything other than weird. Though they do make splendid music, especially to write papers to.