BAIKAL is excited to announce the release of their new music video for the track “Rorschach,” the first single from their upcoming project. At the origins of BAIKAL are guitarist Jérôme Colombelli (formerly of Uneven Structure and Cult Of Occult) and singer Matthieu Romarin (from Psykup and Uneven Structure). The project was initiated by Jérôme, who began crafting the first compositions in 2020.
Amid the global pandemic and a time characterized by confinement, the duo, along with other contributing musicians like bassist Julien Turrin, combined their diverse influences and backgrounds. This collaboration resulted in a unique sound that blends dark trip-hop atmospheres with powerful post-metal guitars driven by Sunn amplifiers, accented by electro-industrial elements and hints of post-black metal. In 2022, the band officially took on the name BAIKAL and made their live debut in Lyon, performing alongside Céleste.The video created for “Rorschach” vividly illustrates the imagery present in the lyrics and develops the aesthetic BAIKAL aims to present. Jérôme adds, “For us, music is inseparable from visuals. When I listen to music, images always come to mind, and when I watch a film, I need music that truly complements what I see to fully immerse myself in it.”
“Rorschach” is not only their first single but also one of the earliest compositions of the project. Jérôme explains, “This track tells the story of a character whose dark thoughts manifest as monsters in his dreams and consciousness. He constantly tries to bury and tame the bestiary of his anxieties. However, their omnipresence in his mind merges with his daily life, gradually blurring the lines between reality and his tortured imagination. This gives his life the appearance of a permanent Rorschach test.”
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