Embark on a haunting journey through misty realms with Silent Mass‘ latest single, “Land of Heart’s Desire.” Inspired by W.B. Yeats‘ play of the same name, this shoegaze and post-punk fusion dives deep into the effects of unfulfilled desires.
On the song, vocalist Ammo Bankoff says,
“I wrote the song while reading W.B. Yeats who was a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Yeats wrote a play entitled ‘The Land of Heart’s Desire’ about unfulfilled aspirations and how they can inadvertently affect those around you. This led me to consider the consequences of avoidant behaviors in my own life and uncover the source of my escapism.”
From their anticipated album The Great Chaos, set to release on June 21 in honour of the Summer Solstice, Silent Mass, composed of Ammo, guitarist Robert Duncan, drummer Alex Posell, and bassist Kevin LoBiondo, weave enchanting and atmospheric sounds into delicate and elegant magic.
With haunting lyrics, “Land of Heart’s Desire” evokes a profound sense of longing and contemplation, but it’s the vocals and music that make the song mesmerising. Ammo’s wistful vocals gracefully dance amidst melancholic and ethereal waves of rich guitars and primal rhythms, ensnaring one’s soul into a beautiful sonic web.
