Mental health has been one of the things highlighted during the pandemic; depression and anxiety were just a few of the things openly discussed since 2020.
Cape Town, South Africa (17 February 2021) – Times have been tough and taken a toll on our mental wellbeing. For the first time in many people’s lives, they have experienced anxiety and depression. It has been a positive, though, as the world has embraced conversations about mental health with open arms.
As the topic becomes more openly discussed, more lives are being saved. Diagonal Lines is a solo alternative project rich with emotion and large, layered sounds. The music we are about to hear was created at a home studio in the suburbs of Cape Town to save lives.
DIAGONAL LINES releases ‘Weight/Redemption’ – a music video which shines a spotlight on the prevalence of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide in our modern society.
Working alongside the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (www.sadag.org), our hope is to encourage those suffering to reach out for help and to create awareness in society to better support those facing this daily battle to overcome.
The song is a dense, evolving soundscape that juxtaposes unembellished lyrics. It conveys a complex internal battle that draws the listener in, while transporting us from an almost unbearable weight of fear, anxiety and personal failure, through to a moment of clarity and into a new place of redemption.
Beautiful yet often wrenching visuals brought to life by Jonathan van Heerden (Director) and Kobus Potgieter (Director of Photography) add substance and reality, exploring the internal battle of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts while change is one action away – reaching out.
If you are struggling, reach out and speak to someone, there are so many ways to get through your struggles. We need more people to speak about depression, anxiety and all the other mental health diseases. The more we talk, the more lives can be saved.
For some inspiration, take a look at the music video that was released last night. Be aware the video may contain triggers for some.
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