First single and music video “Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man” is released on Friday, November 6, 2020. The video was directed and filmed by Vesa Ranta, known for his videos for metal bands like Dark Tranquility, Amorphis and Sólstafir.
“Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man” music video tells a story of an aging couple having a hard time letting go of their only daughter who is moving away from home. The fictive family dad’s motorcycle and imagination fly the viewer to scenic landscapes of Senja Island, Northern Norway. Mauri Dark and his two-year-old daughter are also seen in a burnt house and forest in Oulu, Northern Finland.
“We wanted to tell a realistic story that would resemble a dream. The music video depicts midlife anxiety when the core family goes through changes. Director Vesa Ranta’s vision of Nordic darkness and mentality, known from his metal music videos, creates an interesting visual blend with my music,” says Mauri Dark.
The debut album Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man is to be released December 18, 2020 via EluccaArts in digital, CD and vinyl formats.
The single is now available on all music services.
