Synopsis
Discodeine's "Aydin" unfolds as a surreal CGI collage rather than a conventional narrative. Metallic, chrome-like forms glide, bend, and collide against vivid blocks of color, while fragmented images of bikini-clad women suggest a dreamlike poolside scene frozen in time. The imagery shifts between glossy 3D objects and flat, multicolored graphic shapes, matching the track's mixture of psychedelic vocals, dance rhythms, and hazy atmosphere. The result is an abstract, visually saturated trip that feels more like a moving art piece than a performance video.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Aydin" features Kevin Parker of Tame Impala on vocals, pairing his psychedelic delivery with Discodeine's electronic production.
- The video was created as a CGI and motion-graphics piece, contrasting synthetic chrome objects with brightly colored 2D solids.
- Its visual concept has been described as a pool party shown in reverse, with the human figures presented as largely unconscious rather than actively celebrating.
- "Aydin" was released in 2013 as the lead track from the Aydin EP and later appeared on Discodeine's album Swimmer.
- The EP included remixes by Para One, Junior Boys member Jeremy Greenspan, and Timothy J. Fairplay.
- The song marked another high-profile vocal collaboration for Discodeine, following earlier work with artists including Jarvis Cocker and Matias Aguayo.