Song / Video of the Day: Wennink – Dissolve
Few songs have the power to stop you in your tracks and completely reset your mood. For the past few weeks, Wenninck’s “Dissolve” has been doing exactly that. Every time that somber piano emerges after the initial glitch, the world around me fades, and I’m left in a space where only the music and I exist. It’s stunning, clever, and thought-provoking—a journey into another dimension where introspection takes the lead.
The brilliance of “Dissolve” lies in its ability to simultaneously transport you and ground you. It’s a moment of pause in an otherwise chaotic world. For me, it’s the way the song holds space for you, allowing reflection to take center stage. It’s a powerful reminder of how art can quietly but profoundly alter your state of mind.
A Personal Journey
“Dissolve” makes me think about myself. Today, it made me pause to reflect on my own day. Here I am, tattooed with the Santa Cruz blue hand (complete with its iconic mouth inside) fresh on my arm, still deep in work mode while waiting for my second burrito from Essex Taco in the Lower East Side. Yes, my second. It was so divine I didn’t even hesitate to reorder it within the hour. Even Seamless seemed surprised, but I assure you it was necessary. This is the kind of reflective mood that “Dissolve” creates, where even the most mundane moments feel ripe for contemplation.
A Visual Feast
Originally, I was going to feature “Dissolve” as a Song of the Day. Its auditory brilliance alone seemed worthy of a spotlight. But just before publishing, I decided to check out the accompanying video—and I was blown away. Directed and animated by Alex Dunford, the video is a masterful blend of talent and technology, created using Cinema 4D and After Effects. Its visuals are as hypnotic as the song itself, pulling you deeper into the experience with every frame.
The animationAnimation brings still images to life, creating the illusion of movement and telling stories in a visually captivating way. It can be 2D (flat) or 3D (adding depth and dimension). feels like an extension of the music, amplifying its emotional resonance and immersing you further into its world. From the textures to the surreal movements, every detail in the video mirrors the introspective and otherworldly tone of the track. Together, the song and video create a symbiotic relationship that elevates both mediums.
Why “Dissolve” Is a RIOT Favorite
At RIOT, we’re dripping in musical inspiration at the moment, and Wenninck’s “Dissolve” is a perfect example of the kind of art that fuels us. Its combination of glitchy innovation, emotional depth, and striking visuals aligns perfectly with the boundary-pushing creativity we strive for in our own work. It’s not just a song—it’s a creative journey, a moment of stillness in a chaotic world.
The music we’ve been discovering so far in 2017 feels like a culmination of artistic evolution. Tracks like “Dissolve” remind us why we fell in love with this medium in the first place. They inspire us, challenge us, and push us to think differently.
