Chosen by Monk
My latest audio-visual treat is not exactly a new song per se, as NYC rock revivalist Des Rocs finds himself deep #InTheNight with this new version of one of the key tracks from his ‘Dream Machine’ album, which has been given the deluxe makeover treatment for an appropriately named ‘Lucid’ edition.
The new version of the song also marks the guitarist’s first collaboration with another artist, as it sees him teaming up with Underoath. He told us about more about the joint venture:
We do such different things while at the same time drawing on a similar sense of urgency and intensity. It was so exciting to try to achieve the same emotional response through such different means.
The accompanying video was directed by legendary New York photographer Mark Seliger, known for his work as Chief Photographer with Rolling Stone magazine, for which he has shot almost 200 covers. Seliger takes the raw, emotional intensity of the song and elevates the sentiment with a gritty yet pristine backdrop of New York City.
The intersection of a rich song and an artist who is also a magnetic performer is rare, says Seliger.
Knowing Des for the last couple years gave me a direct connection not only with the power of his storytelling, but the depth of his emotional intelligence.
- ‘Dream Machine: The Lucid Edition’ will be released on 11 October via Sumerian Records.
- Des Rocs has just kicked off his latest European tour, which will hit the ÜK for five dates later this week:
