ellipse – Poison (2024)
The music video for ellipse’s ‘Poison’ brings viewers into a landscape that matches the track’s exploration of internal darkness and toxic relationships. Opening with an overlay of chemical reactions and a string intro to match, the video establishes its mystic atmosphere through calculated camera angles and effects. The visuals work to enhance the song’s themes without overwhelming them.
The release marks a bold departure from ellipse’s established presence in the electronic scene, where she has shared stages at prestigious festivals like Coachella and Shambhala, and appeared alongside industry giants such as Sigur Rós and Ryuichi Sakamoto. This new direction embraces a more intimate, dark-pop aesthetic that allows for deeper personal expression.
This vocal arrangement emphasises the track’s theme of internal conflict, while the instrumental backing maintains a winding quality that fits the poison theme. ‘Poison’ tells a clear story – it’s about a relationship that can’t be saved, with ellipse acknowledging her own destructive role in this. Each scene adds to the overall narrative without overshadowing the music, creating a balanced viewing experience.
As the first single from ellipse’s upcoming album, ‘Poison’ sets up themes that will continue through a three-part story exploring past, present, and future. The video introduces these ideas through its imagery while keeping the focus on the song’s core message about confronting one’s own darker nature. This release shows promise for the upcoming album, suggesting a thoughtful approach to both sound and visuals that will carry through the entire project.
For fans of FKA Twigs, Bonobo, Ayra Starr, and Björk, ellipse’s ‘Poison’ music video delivers a visually stunning experience that transforms personal revelation into universal truth: that sometimes our darkest struggles emerge not from our surroundings, but from within. The video stands as a testament to ellipse’s artistic rebirth marking the beginning of what promises to be a compelling new chapter in her musical journey.
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