Seitz is the enigmatic art pop project of German-born, Bristol-based singer and pianist Carolin Seitz. With classical training as her foundation and inspiration drawn from artists like Kate Bush, Tori Amos and Fiona Apple, Seitz is a musical sorceress who blends classical and contemporary elements to craft her unique sound.
Her compositions are intricate fabrics of melodies and rhythms, stitched with her captivating, dynamic vocals. Her sonic palette is vibrant, sitting at the crossroads where classical meets avant-garde, creating a musical landscape that’s at once haunting and beautiful.
After a burst of creativity during the pandemic, which resulted in the release of her first two singles, “No Masquerade” in 2020 and “Words of Another Kind” the following year, Seitz’s journey hit an unexpected roadblock. Long COVID forced her into a period of silence, a hiatus that left her fans eagerly awaiting her return.
Now, just in time for Halloween, Seitz emerges from the shadows with her third single, “The Web.” This haunting composition is a dark pop outing that draws listeners into an eerie sphere, evoking the spirit of Danny Elfman’s atmospheric scores. “The Web” opens with Seitz’s theatrical vocals joined by the orchestral arrangement of quivering violin notes, reversed sonic textures and bright piano tones.
As the song progresses, “The Web” weaves a carefully constructed sonic labyrinth. Seitz casts her spell with bouncy staccato bass string notes, cascading piano flutters and soaring lead strings. The composition is a constantly shifting soundscape, mirroring the complexity of emotions and experiences it seeks to convey. Seitz’s vocals are the guiding thread through this intricate web, her voice dancing through the layers of sound with grace and precision.
Collaborating with Kostia Rapoport, a highly regarded German theatre composer, Seitz has created a musical arrangement that distils the spirit of film noir. This is further enhanced with Seitz venturing into the world of videography, creating an animated music video that serves up a visual feast via a hypnotic blend of spiders and insects, kaleidoscopic performance shots and eerie imagery that mirrors the song’s dark aesthetic.
Watch the music video for The Web below
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