Synopsis
A solitary figure appears to sit quietly while the video plunges into a kaleidoscopic inner world. Grainy textures, saturated colors, geometric forms and rapidly shifting patterns create the sensation of a psychedelic journey taking place inside the character's mind. Rather than presenting a conventional storyline, the clip visualizes the track's dreamy, emotionally charged atmosphere through abstract animation and video-game-like imagery. The contrast between the still outside figure and the frenetic universe within gives "Blood Brother" an intentionally surreal, hypnotic quality.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Blood Brother" was released in 2013 as part of Stay Positive's six-track *Blood Brother* EP on Stay Positive Industries.
- The track features vocals from Ben Westbeech, who was also known for his work under the name Breach.
- The official video was premiered through THUMP on July 24, 2013.
- The visuals were created as an animated piece rather than a conventional live-action performance video.
- Contemporary coverage compared the clip's grainy, psychedelic look to a Japanese Dreamcast game from the late 1990s.
- The video was noted for treating psychedelia as an immersive visual environment, using kaleidoscopic movement and abstract imagery instead of relying on a literal narrative.
- Stay Positive was the name used by Manchester producer Matt Farthing, who had previously released music under the names Stay+ and Christian AIDS.