Arlequin’s singles Sekai no Owari to Yoake Mae, Siren, and its complete edition compiling the title tracks, B-sides, and more, simultaneously releases on August 25. Despite still being a ways off, it hasn’t stopped the band from revealing their music video for the anthemic piano-driven rock number Sekai no Owari to Yoake Mae.

The visuals find a blindfolded vocalist Aki singing out on an antique furnished set and the band performing under spotlights as colorful visuals play on the screen behind them. It’s simple but compelling!

ΛrlequiΩ「世界の終わりと夜明け前」MV FULL

One set of scenes sees vocalist Aki blindfolded as he wallows in solitude on an antique furnished study room-like set. In other scenes, the band performs under respective spotlights and the surrounding ones flash while abstract and fluid visuals play on the screen behind them.

What makes it even more compelling is Aki singing with striking clarity that resonates throughout, making for a powerful performance in this bright-sounding composition. He also keeps eye contact with the camera, and that, combined with his eye makeup and gold tears, it feels as if the words being sung are piercing through your soul. It’s impossible not to mention how the anthemic chanting and brilliant piano work elevates the piece to grandiose proportions.

Ecstatic emotions overflow from beginning to end turning it into a journey well worth the watch!

Subscribe to new comments
Email notify on
0 comments
Inline feedbacks
View all comments
CD
  1. Sekai no Owari to Yoake Mae
    世界の終わりと夜明け前
  2. Te no Naru Kata he
    手の鳴る方へ
  3. Sekai no Owari to Yoake Mae -instrumental-
    世界の終わりと夜明け前 -instrumental-
DVD
  1. Sekai no Owari to Yoake Mae MUSIC CLIP + OFF SHOT
    世界の終わりと夜明け前 MUSIC CLIP + OFF SHOT
CD
  1. Siren
    サイレン
  2. Bigaku
    美学
  3. Siren -instrumental-
    サイレン -instrumental-
DVD
  1. Siren MUSIC CLIP + OFF SHOT
    サイレン MUSIC CLIP + OFF SHOT
CD
  1. Lightning
    Lightning
  2. Bigaku
    美学
  3. Siren
    サイレン
  4. Te no Naru Kata he
    手の鳴る方へ
  5. Sekai no Owari to Yoake Mae
    世界の終わりと夜明け前
Arlequin:
Twitter Aki
Twitter Kuruto
Twitter Nao
Twitter Shohei
Twitter Tamon
Blog Aki
Blog Kuroto
Blog Nao
Blog Shohei
Blog Tamon