Proggers Shumaun release fun video for instrumental single “Anxiety and Daydreams”
Shumaun, the progressive rock band from Virginia, USA, has gained recognition for their intricate compositions and emotive soundscapes across their last three albums. They have recently released their fourth album “Opposing Mirrors,” which features guest drummers Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert), Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), and Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation).
Today, the band releases their latest music video for the instrumental single “Anxiety and Daydreams.” This six-minute track highlights their progressive songwriting, blending post-rock and heavy metal influences to create a distinctive and compelling sound.
“This track is easily my favorite instrumental I’ve written. It really takes the listener on a journey through several moods. It’s also our first attempt at a proper music video. The basic plot involves the band wandering through the woods playing their instruments while comically running away from scary figures they encounter—characters clearly inspired by the twin girls in ‘The Shining’ and Pennywise from ‘It.’ We’re a bunch of goofy dudes, so we decided to inject some humor into this video and not take ourselves too seriously.”
explains vocalist/guitarist Farhad Hossain.
“We filmed in the video for “Anxiety and Daydreams” on a ridiculously hot day, with mosquitoes eating us up…”
said bassist Jose Mora. Guitarist Tyler Kim added:
“We had to abandon the shoot after setting everything up just to get bug spray.”
Despite these challenges, the band persevered, and it turned out to be a fun experience.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Anxiety and Daydreams” via its premiere on The Progspace right here:
Album Band Lineup
Farhad Hossain — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Jose Mora — Bass
Tyler Kim — Guitars
Drums:
Thomas Lang (Tracks 1, 3, 8)
Marco Minnemann (Tracks 4, 7)
Leo Margarit (Tracks 5, 6)
Farhad Hossain (Track 2)
Album Credits:
All songs written by Farhad Hossain
All songs performed by Shumaun
Produced by Farhad Hossain
Mixed and Mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima at Tower Studio Album
Art by Farhad Hossain
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