Ancient time, ancient magic, ancient rituals and ancient persecution all have a new face in the present. When I watch the amazing new video, directed by Justin Oakey, for Hexvessel’s song “I Am The Ritual,” from his most recent album Dawnbearer, I feel like I have been transported to another millenium, but at the same time I recognize the players in this scene, they still exist today. I’m beyond impressed with this song, and how the visuals are a perfect match for the message the lyrics convey. The camerawork invites the viewer to not only witness emotion, but to feel it as well. Kvohst’s voice leaves me in awe, like the feeling I get when I am in the presence of the ruins of past civilizations. I must say that Dawnbearer is an audio masterpiece unto itself – stay tuned for a full review. After the jump, step into the primitive supernatural and peep this video!
Hexvessel, I Am The Ritual (Music, 2011) from Justin Oakey on Vimeo.
Head Ov Metal
November 23, 2011 at 4:31 am
Definitely one of top ten albums of 2011!
Fantastic!
Tom
November 23, 2011 at 2:01 am
Thanks for the link!