Behind The Scenes: Crescendium - Chandra (Official Video)

CRESCENDIUM presents the new music video “Chandra” as the next chapter in the feminine black metal saga of their new record “DRAC” (release 11/11/26). This surreal, cinematic adventure unfolds in the dark forests of Finland. It is a horror fairy tale about the transformation of a naive girl into a demonic entity. Filled with striking metaphors that demand a second or third look, and intense imagery centered around frontwoman Elena, the music video is not for the faint of heart. Elena accompanies the fable with the words: “Don’t run away from your shadows—instead, embrace them with open arms.” The concept album " DRAC " tells the story of a nature-loving woman with magical abilities who fights for the greater good. Yet a patriarchal society stigmatizes her and burns her alive. This brutal fairy tale comes to an end with her transformation into a demon: no longer part of society, but free.

The music video was shot in the dark forests of Jyväskylä in Finland with a small film crew of dedicated artists. In the style of a dark fantasy horror tale, the video shows the slow descent of an innocent woman (acted by Elena Cor Tauri) into madness. Throughout her traumatic journey, she meets three demons who attempt to corrupt her: the Demon of Deceit (acted by Taisa Kuki), the Demon of Obsession (Tomi Tikka), and the Demon of Violation (Nikke Kuki). The story ends with her triumph as a newborn demon, a powerful entity that has overcome trauma and is no longer part of the sick ways of humanity.

Finnish/Japanese video game creator Amos Sorri (Moya Horror) shed light on the production and refined the video by filming, editing, and adding stunning VFX effects. Filming for 5 days in the woods was a true challenge between rainy days and heavy thunderstorms. Yet, the crew managed to catch emotionally heavy takes, process advanced costume changes, and keep an overall positive attitude.

Rebellion and darkness speak from the heart of CRESCENDIUM —under the flagship of Mystic Metal, the project sails through the abysses of the human soul to guide it into the light. CRESCENDIUM is the project of frontwoman and composer Elena Cor Tauri and was founded in 2018. The project has toured alongside bands such as Napalm Death, Aephanemer and Ancst, appeared on regional television, and played shows all across Europe.

Behind The Scenes Video:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeKKbkvt7R6/

https://youtube.com/shorts/DA9TadspOgQ

“CHANDRA” - A tale by CRESCENDIUM

Taken from the album “DRAC” (11/11/26)

Music, lyrics & video script written by Elena Cor Tauri

Sound recorded & produced by Nikke Kuki, Collapsed Sanity Productions

Video production, editing & VFX by Amos Sorri, Moya Horror

Acted by

Elena Cor Tauri as herself

Demon of Deceit - Taisa Kuki

Demon of Obsession - Tomi Tikka

Demon of Violation - Nikke Kuki

Dragonfly as herself

Video shot in 2024 in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Crescendium would like to thank everyone involved with this production, all of our dear supporters, fans, and communities. Marie L. for crafting the dragon horns & Runo K. for forest support & makeup.

Erhöre die Stille.

“Chandra” Lyrics:

In misty lands beyond mirrors

Finding rhymes

To hark into silence

To flee from the spells

Between dark puzzles

In the fragments of a vexed storm

Binding locks built in yang venom

Do you see me now?

Invoking you to become one

I carried you for so long, Glass

Scars in these eyes and the words that you speak

Whispering my dreams to death and sleep

I heard within a gleam so bright

and lost was verity that can't be one

Whisper again and seek the sun.

Colorless red, slicing Prithvi open

Hexed spectrums

Hiding shadows behind silence

I heard within a gleam so bright

and lost was verity that can't be one

Whisper again and seek the sun.

Do you see me now?

Trage den Weltschmerz im Antlitz des Uhrwerks

Immerfort, ewiglich.

Ich erhöre deine Stille

Zwischen den Zeilen zu lesen

Ich fühle, ich finde.

Ich will das Leben wollen.

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