DRACONIAN - Stellar Tombs (Official Video) | Napalm Records
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From American filmmaker Bowen Staines, director of Sólstafir’s ‘Fjara’ and ‘Lágnætti’ (Winners, Best Music Video 2012 & 2015), Skálmöld´s ‘Gleipnir’ (Winner, Best Music Video 2014), The Vintage Caravan’s ‘Expand Your Mind’, Ólafur Arnalds’ ‘Living Room Songs’, and Valdimar’s ‘Út úr þögninni’, comes a brand new project for Sweden’s acclaimed dark metal giants, Draconian. The video is for their latest song, the stunning ‘Stellar Tombs’, from Draconian’s sixth studio album, ‘SOVRAN’.
-- OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE -
"‘Stellar Tombs’ was produced and filmed in Iceland, with a production crew of only five, from the 14th-16th of November 2015 and edited until January 20, 2016 at the Don’t Panic Films Studio in Scituate, Massachusetts. Similar to certain lyrics from the song, the video is tangled in extreme opposites and non-sequiturs. For example, while the video takes place in the Icelandic nature, there is nothing natural about the landscape, and something all too familiar in the human element and its natural propensity for chaos. The story follows two enigmatic characters - or agents of chaos, if you will - as they recklessly personify how easily best intentions and humanity’s boldest advancements can be misunderstood and ravaged if careful attention is not paid.
I believe that our humanity was formed from two vital fundamentals: language and empathy. Language taught us how to speak, but empathy showed us how to listen. Cue humanity’s aforementioned natural propensity for chaos; our greatest and most radical accomplishments repeatedly leave us walking a knife’s edge, pondering when the bigger fish will arrive and what form it will take this time around. When this is all over, will we become the dragonfly or the mammoth? Or will we get lucky and become hunters again, fighting for survival and asserting ourselves as Gods over Land and Nature, only to be overrun by wolves in the night? Jumping forward: a thousand years of civilization will rise and fall in an instant because of a single irrigation error. That, upon digging to the sea and proclaiming to the heavens, “We’ve done it!” immediately poisoned the rich soils with salt. We’ve come a long way since then, though! We split the atom, see?
The main character in ‘Stellar Tombs’, skillfully portrayed by Reykjavík local Tomio Newmilk, quickly learns the ease of failure if we lack empathy to understand why. As he searches the endless, black horizon, his ceaseless trust and visible naïveté shield him from fully understanding both sides of human nature. The vehicle he drives is another example of this: the mighty Land Rover Defender - an armored metal fortress designed to keep the rest of the world from creeping in. Ignorance is bliss, as they say - and this doesn’t sit well with Tomio’s passenger, a highly temperamental paradox brought to moody life by Heike Langhans, vocalist of Draconian. She has made other plans.
Throughout the production, both Tomio and Heike were open to on-the-spot experimentation and were a blast with whom to work - particularly given the stress levels that come with shooting a seven and a half-minute music video in under two days…in Iceland, in November, in horrible South Coast weather that included daily snowstorms, severe weather warnings, chickens blowing across the lawn, and glacial rockslides directly in the areas we were filming. During post-production, I wanted the aesthetic and colors of ‘Stellar Tombs’ to match the extreme desolation of the Icelandic countryside and the helplessness and fear that comes when taking one of the most dangerous landscapes in the world for granted. I made that mistake once before while filming in Iceland’s nature a few years back; it could’ve cost me my life, and I experienced a sense of powerlessness I will never forget.
In conclusion, I’m sitting here glancing over what I’ve just written above, and I understand the message of this video seems like an especially dark, negative, and a very one-sided way of looking at everything we’ve accomplished with our endless numbered days here on Earth - and I assure you, it is! There will be a day, and probably pretty soon, where common ground is completely out of style - but we must never forsake learning, never quit listening, and never, ever stop striving to understand one another. Take black metal or heavy metal music, for example... the chances of ACTUALLY understanding all the words the first time through are basically slim to none, and look how sweet it still is. We will be just fine.
From all of us here at Don’t Panic Films and Draconian, we sincerely hope you enjoy ‘Stellar Tombs’, and have as much fun watching it as we did making it... TAKK FYRIR OKKUR!!"
-Bowen Staines, Director 22.1.16 DontPanicIceland.com
One of the most underrated bands in metal.
Best band ever ❤❤
well i love'em have all their albums =)
Rating means nothing.
This coment must be very relevant as it is in every fucking video I watch
Fucking amazing, just found them. It's an epic soundscape.
We will miss you Heike... Your angelic voice will remain alive for eternity.
Heike's voice in this track is like nothing else, I absolutely love her in this!.. But.... Lisa is next level for me :D
@@RatsmithNZ Well personally for me Heike is far more special. But Lisa also has a beautiful and romantic voice. In Where Lovers Mourn, she sings even more intense, songs from this album Heike could not even try to sing, even if she can reach the notes. But also Lisa singing Heike's songs is not so deep and special like it was with the original singer.
Both have different voices, but both amazing in their own ways.
Absolutely, both awesome in their own way. I am always happy to find another draconian fan! I live in New Zealand and nobody has heard of them apart from a small handful. Fav album of mine is Arcane rain fell. Death, come near me is one of their best tracks for me. Cheers
@@RatsmithNZ I'm from Aus and everything same with me man! Love that song and nobody knows about them!
@@RatsmithNZ That is an epic lyrics, stunningly beautiful song. First time I heard it , I replayed it for over an hour, soaking in its greatness. I know a lot of people , even some bona fide goths that hadn't heard Draconian until I mentioned them enough times. People tend to get myopia when it comes to music. So glad Lisa is returning!!
I m 40.i ve heard tons of metal from the mid 90's i started,and i say this is a wonderful band
The melodies and the atmosphere this band create is just astonishing, Draconian are simply one of the best Metal bands of ANY Metal genre.!!
Her voice is honestly perfection, and his combined with hers? Mannn such a good heavy/chill vibe I love it. Also she's fucking gorgeous!
She does have a great voice and it goes with his but I miss lisa.
@@joshg9470 Personally I prefer Heike over Lisa. She just has a much nicer voice and aesthetic overall
@@arwynn413 yeah You are right
I have a massive internet crush on Miss Heike helghans not gonna lie ,♥️🥴😂
reminds me of Within Temptation's singer .. cool :-)
The most beautiful and haunting voice in all of rock.
Masterpiece!!! It's impossible not to fall in love with her voice!
I love her voice!
What? That is not true, they have mostly successful.
Although in a live performance they don't know how to perform and make an interest.
@@kobimizrahi1222 what?
The way she sings:
"I swear to Love, it's true!"
Just heartbreaking.
You can hear with every note that Heike Langhans sings how deeply involved she is with song. Her voice is perfect for this, and the grunts complement her perfectly. It's dark, gloomy and angelic - all at the same time. Amazing. My favorite doom metal song by miles and miles.
I normally don't correct ppl but it's term is "growls" grunts at least where I come from is used for a completely different vocal sound lol
How dare you not to see?
My tears are gifts to you
A heart you must set free,
How dare you not believe? ...poetry
Enjoy the LYRICS:
A place where daylight aches
It's all unreal to you
A sunset calls me here
I swear to love it's true
So alien this vaulted screen
And patterns form into contours
The dark around me dense as matter
A stellar quake fills the astral space
How dare you not to see?
My tears are gifts to you
A heart you must set free
How dare you not believe?
Became I freeze in the warmth, in the glow of Helios
Sweat in the heart of summers drained
And radiant life to falter and beautiful tears to dry
I'm gracefully bowing
In horror
Waterless like the ocean
Drizzling like the deserts
Come emerge and wallow
Pretend like nothing at all
Along the whirlwinds in your head
A place where daylight aches
It's all unreal to you
A world we must set free
I swear to love it's true
Petrified spirit, dilated stare
I'm piercing through these icy shackles
Somehow cast around this nebula
Unwilling to enter my birth
Would you take my hand and follow through the ether?
Would you sweat and dance in winter's bloom?
For radiant life to falter and beautiful tears to dry
I'm gracefully bowing
In sorrow
Waterless like the ocean
Drizzling like the deserts
Come emerge and wallow
Pretend like nothing at all
Along the whirlwinds in your head
Along the whirlwinds in your head
🖤
Awesome 🖤
THANX! :)
Thank u 🥰
all their lyrics has gnostic themes.
I absolutely love the new singer, her voice is so powerful. Draconian continues to be pinnacle of gothic doom metal.
Draconian has not made a bad album. Every album is a masterpiece unto itself. The fact that they changed the female lead and never missed a beat is remarkable. All hail Draconian! 🤘
I love you Draconian! I've been listening to your beautiful music since I was 13, I am 22 now and can't get enough! Greetings to Draconian and all Europe from the Arabic world!
who cares if lebanon is an arabic country or not, its Lebanon in the end... lebanese person as well here, Draconian is just too good!
Please stay in Lebanon 😊
Keep it metal bro metal brother from Algeria 🖤🖤🤘
@@atm2085 what a waste of mental energy. I pity you.
Your lyrics have been saving me from myself for so long.
I survive the nights with you.
One heavy atmospheric track! Heike's voice is just like a crystal.
Dark and beautiful : thank you Draconian.
I have been a Gothic fan (at 54 and find labels don't do well but Gothic stands out and is a label I happily take :) ) I have listened to Draconian in passing for years, I have no idea why I never payed attention, I did to the others, Tristania, Sins of thy Beloved (my all time fav band) , Theater of Tragedy. I listened to Sacrificial Flame a week ago and it stunned me, now I am re listening to all of the Draconian music, WOW it is completely stunning and Beautiful, I am very blessed to have them playing on my laptop for the last week straight while I dream and program (c# coder here). Thank You Napalm, wow !!! more like this, lots and lots more, Draconian You are beyond words and emotions talented and Beautiful and I am forever a big fan!!!
When Heike hits those highest pitches in song i usually just end up dropping tears for no reason and i cant stand it, what the hell is that ?
Corvus Clamor my friend the best answer I can think of is because draconian is one of the best gothic metal bands and Heike's voice is so perfect.
It´s the emotion and all your feelings dripping out. That´s art in the making.
Her voice is so soothing that you can’t help it I do it as well.
It's the emotion and sheer beauty of her voice. I have found that only select few female singers can bring that out and when it does, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Same...
I started listening metal about 25 years ago...... these kind of bands keeps me going, and i like where it's taking me so far.
This was beautiful and immersive. I admire the direction Draconian are going, musically and artistically.
Definitely, one of my favourite songs from this wonderful band!
It really transport you into other scenaries and worlds!!!
A big hug from Ecuador!!
(Lago Gris, gothic metal band).
So happy I found this band🖤 seriously one of the most underestimated bands in metal!
I kept pausing for wallpapers. This is an awesome video!
3 :49 is my facebook cover for months and my phone's wallpaper for a couple of weeks. :)
Just wondering how you do that?
David Rapant a program called greenshot.
or you could just prtscn and crop it in paint lol
cool two idiots play catch-up)))
The girl's voice is amazing!!
Для меня игра на гитаре это, как следующий уровень прослушивания музыки. Ты еще больше погружаешься в песню, когда сам играешь её. В Stella Tombs настолько сильный припев, что играя его я испытывал сильнейшие мурашки и слезы выступали из глаз, хотя я даже не знаю о чем она поет. Разве не это показатель шедевральной песни?
Она поёт о том, о чём стонут наши души в глубине
"How dare you not to see?"
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Upu;u;
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Oi
2021 and I've fallen in love with this Masterpiece and simply breathtaking vocals....⚘❤🤘🔥
We really have the same taste in music.i find you everywhere.we both spend a lot of time listening to our music.to me is oxygene.brings me balance.keeps my soul young.
2022 🔥🖤🔥
There are only 2 female singers that can bring tears to my eyes and both of them sung/sing for Draconian \m/
Simply beautiful. A perfect unison between lyrics, melody and visual art. I am so happy to see Draconian evolving in such beautiful way. My admiration for the incredible and so deeply meaningful video!
Holly crap, I have like 2 months listening to this song at least once at day
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard but the best video I've ever seen. Congratulations Draconian, you're amazing !
Да Дракониан великие мелодисты...Альбомы редко выпускают, но всегда красивые
The Lyrics... The Melody... Haunts me...
I'm glad that they made a video for Stellar Tombs. It's my favorite song on the album (with Rivers Between Us being a close 2nd).
i love how the music never declines as the band grows gracefully
Her voice...nothing since Tarja has ever moved me like hearing this for the first time. So so beautiful!
Thanks from Brazil, this band is wonderful.
Sovran , is a masterpiece..... Heikes' delicate vocals are mesmerising.....
First time hearing this. LOVE IT. I've heard Draconian in my playlists on Pandora, but it has been a long time away. Glad to be back
2:51 this is why i love them.
Underrated??? Draconian is an iconic metal band!!!
Really love this song, Heike's voice is so wonderful!
Heike... oh my... "Sovran" is one of their best. Maybe even the best. Heike - please be with Draconian for eternity.
Vídeo, melodia, vocais.. tudo lindo demais. ótima banda
Luana Vieira como não amar draconian?!
nne
Korn
Toxyka OS haha melhor que draconian só korn msm to contigo
Conheço draconian a muito tempo, esse som tá foda.
This video is very well done! Awesome imagery throughout and great song.
I just recently found this band on Spotify and I like this new album quite a bit.
Draconian is (next to Katatonia) my favourite band since "Where lovers mourn". Bought every album after that at release day and never had to regret it ever. And even though I felt like "A rose for the apocalypse" and "Sovran" are harder to get into then previous albums, they became my two favourite ones. And I always thought you guys will never be able to top "Turning season within"...
I love the end when they goof around :D
It is a spectacular song, Heike is absolutely wonderful, her voice brings a comforting sadness that no one else gets, in her style Heike is the new Queen
i dont see how you can listen to music this complex and calculated without wanting to be a musician yourself along with classical music anyone who likes to think this much is not lazy but probably loves to arrange music!!!!!!!
I like this band a lot! They're real professionals! The song, its melody, the lyrics, vocals, music!!! This masterpiece captivates me)
I just love the joking around in the end of this video
I wish that Heike return to the band. Her voice is so good to sing Doom. \m/
Beautiful, amazing song thank you for this beautiful song, it reminded of your old days, or maybe your style hasn't changed, maybe it is me who hadn't listened to your works for along time
Thank you, thank you, Draconian. This is so epic, so magical. Heike's influence is so notorious, and I love it!
Hola 😘🔥🖤
Wow the editing almost made me cry! I couldve done without the little story but to each his own
I've watched this music video about 10 times now and everySingleTime I get goosebumps :O really really an epic one ♥
everytime
Love to see how they actually matured over the years. The lyrics are more akin to poetry than ever.
Utterly amazing video. Draconian rocks perfectly through headphones!
Great music and amazing video !!! Thank you from the Czech republic considers itself that there is Draconian.
Woohoo, just discovered this new masterpiece by one of the greatest metal bands on earth... Simply mindblowing, both acustically and visually!!!
M Groove Not just metal but Symphonic -Goth Metal
Wow, fantastic! I love her voice, the melody is just gorgeous
All of the low tones in this make me cry T.T So beautiful
Thank you for such power invested in music. Wow I love this Band! Keep it up, We hear you across the oceans all the way to Panamá (Centro América) hej då!
Really amazing album, I've been listening to it for weeks on Spotify.
Excellent video from an excellent song from an excellent band. Congratulation, you guys!
drinking iced coffee and milk while hearing this records is the best thing to do plus light a cigar..
I've been a fan for years but gods her voice still gives me goosebumps.
A place where daylight aches
It's all unreal to you
A sunset calls me here
I swear to love it's true
So alien this vaulted screen
And patterns form into contours
The dark around me dense as matter
A stellar quake fills the astral space
How dare you not to see?
My tears are gifts to you
A heart you must set free
How dare you not believe?
Because I freeze in the warmth
In the glow of Helios
Sweat in the heart of summers drained
And radiant life to falter and beautiful tears to dry
I'm gracefully bowing in horror
Waterless like the ocean
Drizzling like the desert
Come emerge and wallow
Pretend like nothing at all
Along the whirlwinds in your head
A place where daylight aches
It's all unreal to you
A world we must set free
I swear to love it's true
Petrified spirit, dilated stare
I'm piercing through these icy shackles
Somehow cast around this nebula
Unwilling to enter my birth
Would you take my hand
And follow through the ether?
Would you sweat and dance in winter's bloom?
For radiant life to falter and beautiful tears to dry
I'm gracefully bowing in sorrow
Waterless like the ocean
Drizzling like the desert
Come emerge and wallow
Pretend like nothing at all
Along the whirlwinds in your head
Along the whirlwinds in your head
Just ordered a Sovran T shirt and I regret nothing :) Looking forward to see you at Rock Harz in Germany this Year!
Amaaaaazing
I dont have anything to say
this voice is heaven to me
I really love this band
and i'm so happy for met this musics
God knows how i love u heike.
I'm completely mesmerized every time I watch this, and I've seen it many times
A new generation of easy listening! You gotta love it!
Heike was like perfect moment but short...you are amazing,my favorite female vocal
Very nice!
Regards from Brazil!!!!!
Marcos Brasil uhuuuu
o/ yeah rs
Brazil, me too!
Ó os BR infectando a internet
#Draconian come to #Brazil. PLEAAAASEEEE
Beautiful video!!! Really enjoyed it! Fits the song perfectly!!!
Every rock fan must hear this song. I love it.
She is amazing!
Amazing video, and the song is mesmerizing with the awesome lyrics and powerful music!
How have I never heard of this... so epic. Will definitely be buying some of their music.
I love you! Heiki ive been following your voice for a few years...so glad that you've joined draconion, and can share your celestial talent with lor3l3i I love you!!!! Ive told everyone about you
Do inicio ao fim❤
Goosebumps..... just goosebumps over goosebumps.
It strikes a nerve all over.
i can't believe i'm listening to such music for free
Iceland
Lol I've heard this song numerous times, love it and never did see the very end. Glad I watched the outtake part is great! :D
The best band, beautiful songs, beautiful vocals, This is Draconian ❤❤
Awesome!!! Such inspired atmosphere and concept!! Can't wait to see them live! 💜 On February 14th 💜
They have no equal, I am completely enthralled by this band.
im getting goosebumps of this song and wished i could like this 100 times more damn, so good!
lyrics, sounds, voices, everything is awesome!
Thanks Heike🤘🏼
this song and the clip always makes me cry
Oh yeah! Iceland and its unique dark beauty and loneliness! You must have had lots of fun making this video!!
Listening this for first time and sounds amazing.
fabulous album, a great balance of beautiful and deathly vocals and the music is epic to x
Nothing better than to be right now, right at this time where I can hear the voice of Heike
Heike is sounding very good her voice is very dark soothing and majestic keep going
I seriously dont think Napalm has a bad band everyone of them kicks ass.
i hold a special place in my heart for this music