French Synth Project Minuit Machine Debuts Striking Minimalist Video for “Cent Fois”

Mais cent fois je reviens vers toi
Car je ne veux pas vivre sans toi
Même si les astres nous privent de lumière
Je ne veux pas vivre sans chimère
Tu sais, parfois c’est plus facile d’y croire

In the ceaseless march of human endeavour, we confront colossal challenges with a tenacity that defies despair. Our resilience, an indomitable force, propels us to surmount obstacles that once seemed insurmountable. Yet, in our pursuit of progress, we have embraced technology as a panacea, a beacon promising enlightenment and ease. Instead, it often entangles us in a web of unforeseen complications, distancing us from the very essence of our humanity. The digital deluge, with its relentless demands, threatens to erode the contemplative silence wherein the human spirit truly thrives. We must remain vigilant, lest the tools designed to liberate us become the chains that bind our souls, stifling the innate creativity and empathy that define our species. In this delicate balance between innovation and introspection, we find the true test of our resilience: to harness technology without surrendering the quiet sanctuaries of the heart.

With their newest single Cent Fois, Minuit Machine’s Amandine Stioui blends blistering vocals, ethereal synths, and high-energy EBM beats to conjure a tempest of yearning, defiance, and fragile hope.

Stioui delivers a visceral performance, pulling the past into the present with rhythms that thrum like a heartbeat and lyrics that cut to the quick. Spoken-word verses cascade into soaring choruses, channeling the poetic power of Anne Clark with the sleek energy of Visage. Beneath the pulse lies a tender ache—memories haunting the void left by a departure, solace sought in illusion, and a stubborn insistence that love, despite its pain, is worth chasing.

The accompanying video, directed by Manon Dupeyrat, takes a wry jab at the intersection of humanity and technology. Feedback loops hum through CRT televisions and archaic recording devices, relics of a “future” that already feels outdated. The visuals juxtapose fleeting fame and enduring persistence, echoing the song’s theme of hope amid loss. It’s a piece that dares to dance with despair while keeping one foot firmly planted in resilience, a reminder that even in darkness, humanity’s spark finds a way to flicker on. Minuit Machine invites listeners to lose themselves in the beat—and maybe find themselves again in its echoes.

Watch the video for “Cent fois” below:

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