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Moderat - Rusty Nails

Music Video
ArtistModerat

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Synopsis

A dark, abstract figure seems to form beneath a large piece of fabric, which twists, billows and folds in time with the track. As the cloth shifts, glimpses of a concealed human body emerge, while shadows and close-ups keep the faces and identities indistinct. The video gradually suggests two people struggling to connect, with the fabric acting as both a physical barrier and an emotional skin. Its slow, tactile movements contrast with the song's tense electronic pulse.

Factoids & Trivia

  • The video was created for Moderat's self-titled debut album and appeared on the deluxe edition's bonus DVD.
  • The DVD collected 10 videos made for the album, turning the release into a broader audiovisual project rather than a standard album package.
  • The video runs approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds and was presented in color and HD.
  • Pfadfinderei produced the visual work. The Berlin design collective was closely associated with Moderat's graphic identity, live visuals and multimedia presentation.
  • Instead of showing Moderat performing, the film focuses on fabric, silhouettes and physical movement. This makes the song feel like an abstract performance piece rather than a conventional artist-led music video.
  • The concealed bodies and shifting cloth give the video an intentionally ambiguous quality: the material can read as clothing, a shroud, a wall or a second skin.
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