The black-and-white music video for Flasyd’s “S-K-I-N” has an aggressive edge, thanks to its haunting production and pulse-pounding soundscape. At nearly two minutes, actress/director Lorian Gish (The Howling Wind) seamlessly blends Syd Suuux’s bombastic vocals with intense imagery.
Meet The Band:
Syd, Bratt, Acacia, Kim
Here are five reasons why you should watch Flasyd’s “S-K-I-N” music video:
5. The Lyrics!
Listeners can hear the raw and emotional energy from the hard-hitting lyrics, “I don’t fit in.
Not even in my own skin.” The drums pack a wallop with each frenetic crash. The short song feels sparse, but is so memorable and catchy that you still want to hear it in a nonstop loop.
4. The Imagery!
The visuals have a flair for body horror, reminiscent of David Cronenberg and Tom Six movies. In the music video, one figure appears to be wearing a melting and smoking mask while another tries to peel off their skin. In a memorable shot, a mysterious group attempts to reach out through the paper-thin wall, like in the first Nightmare on Elm Street movie.
3. Kudos To The Team!
Director – Lorian Gish
DP – Brooks Houser
AD – Elyse Rintleman
Gaffer – Charlie Losiewicz
1st AC – John Valle
2nd AC – Ethan Hoffman
SFX – Jackie Green
SFX Assist – D’ana Bugs
Producer – Monica Gibson
Producer – Garret Sullivan
Locations – Emmanuel Rosario
BTS – Olivia Von Hesse
2) I Need More!
Did the music video make me a fan of Flasyd? Yes, yes it did. I want to listen to more music from Flasyd. I hope the punk band works with filmmaker Lorian Gish on another music video. The music and visuals feel in sync and distinct.
1) Dark Sounds!
Through their music, Flasyd combines dark sounds with melodic and classic angst. Through extreme close-ups and shaky camera effects, director Lorian Gish showcases the darkwave energy through body horror images. This is the injection of metal and horror you’ve been craving for.
Readers can find out more about the band here.