Our new
single is called "Virtus Dormitiva" and was released the 18 of October /2021!
Press release:
Dark
Metal Female duo Upon Shadows announced a new single entitled "Virtus
Dormitiva" released the 18 of October/2021 !
In
a mix between Extreme Metal and Dark Ambient, with strong presence of
keyboards and synthesizers to create a sinister and melancholic
atmosphere, “Virtus Dormitiva” shows the essence of Upon Shadows
music, while recited, sung and guttural voices come and go to
emphasize the emotionality and drama of the lyrics.
“Something
special about this song is that it was the first time I played and
recorded the drums myself, which marks the beginning of a new stage
for me as a musician”. says Tamara Picardo.
About
the concept of the song:
“Inspired
by the comedy "The Imaginary Sick" (Le malade imaginaire)
by Moliere (1673).
I
take the expression "Virtus Dormitiva" as a metaphor to
define the state of continuous drowsiness in which we find ourselves
submerged. This state of drowsiness is generated by everyday life,
day-to-day worries, fatigue, monotony, the pressure of social
mandates (what is expected of us), obligations (work, subsistence),
the feeling that we have to be super productive all the time
(self-enslavement). The pressure of the media mixing news with
entertainment, constantly bombarding the same topics, creating and
imposing the "common sense." The unification of the masses
under this "common sense" is like a giant wave that crushes
individualities and leaves behind a uniform mass, generic and dead in
ideas and passions”. Explains Tamara Picardo
"Virtus
Dormitiva" was mixed and mastered by Mika Pohjola at Soundmix
recording studio, Oulu, Finland in September 2021 and will be
available on music platforms starting next October 18th.
Watch
the official video HERE
Line-up:
Natalia
Arocena – bass
Tamara
Picardo – guitar, keyboards, drums & vocals.
Art design:
Upon
Shadows at social media:
Contact:
uponshadows@gmail.com