A Thread of Light: Art in the Music Videos of Demon Hunter
A few days ago, I was on Youtube when I saw a link for a music video from Demon Hunter, one of my favorite bands. As I watched that video and others, I was struck by their unique artistry. Something I'll mention before I begin: To avoid misinterpretation, Demon Hunter is a Christian band, so I've interpreted lyrics in that context. Also, many of their songs are sung in a very growly vocal style. I know this is not to everyone's taste, so I'll include links to lyrics when the music videos don't display them. Many music videos use loud visual effects and straightforward storytelling to get their message across. It's a very "in-your-face" kind of feel. There's isn't a lot of thinking or mental interaction required or invited. Demon Hunter, however, seemed to do the opposite. Their videos are understated and brooding. The story portrayed in the video is often not easy to decipher. If other music videos are a shout, Demon Hunter&#