Berlin-based Darkwave Project Preset Paradigm Debuts Video for “Living For The Night”

There is no light in the end only bleak darkness

That’s all I need now to get my midnight started

I’ve been out in the dark now chasing those frequencies from pillar to post

I will not stop until I find them

Thomas Witty’s Preset Paradigm stands out as a bold fusion of past and present, straddling the darkwave scenes of Berlin and England. With its roots deeply embedded in ’80s wave music, Preset Paradigm reimagines this sound through a modern lens. The project draws a significant breath of inspiration from the stark minimalism of the 2010s wave movement and the hauntingly dark electronic ambiance for which Berlin is renowned. This concoction results in a compelling sound that marries the nostalgic charm of the ’80s with the sharp, cutting-edge of the 21st century, offering a nuanced and fresh perspective.

Living For The Night is a thrilling anthem for the night’s allure, celebrating its enigmatic depths over conventional fears. The song portrays the night as a realm of liberation and exploration, where the protagonist seeks unique experiences, unafraid of lurking dangers. It challenges traditional views of darkness, suggesting a transformative power in embracing the night’s mystery, inviting listeners to reconsider their relationship with the nocturnal world. We hear shades of Kontravoid, John Foxx, and DAF in the song’s sound; a perfect mix of danceability and unease.

Featuring gritty urban scenes of Berlin with a cinematic flair inspired by Giallo movies, the unsettling video is a glitchy kaleidoscope of cyber-madness, with Witty serving as a latter-day Max Headroom ‘twenty minutes into the future.’ Visions of violence, urban sprawl and an all-seeing eyeball burst forth with frenzy…with a plot twist at the end that might make you stomach churn a little.

Watch the video for “Living For The Night” below:

Recorded at Young and Cold Studio by Daniel Hallhuber and Thomas Witty, the track was initially mixed by Hallhuber himself before undergoing further mixing and mastering at the skilled hands of Ewan Kay.

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