Creating worlds. New experiences. Fascination. «Dust of Soul» see their genre as «Positive Music Power», which means using the positive power of music to help people believe in themselves and inspire them. On October 7, 2023, singer Dusty and pianist MiKey showed a whole new side in the FLOW studio “Body Mind & Soul” in Lucerne (Switzerland): under the surface of the water.
«Dust of Soul» are known for performing intuitive music and projects with profound and motivating content. They create worlds, on stage and screen. Since meeting at the archway near Lucerne train station and forming as a musical duo in July 2012, the two musicians have been performing around the world and initiating music videos. Because each of their songs has its own authentic expression, which «Dust of Soul» also conveys visually in music videos. The versatility in the expression of their music never ceases to amaze the audience. It is precisely because of this lived creativity that Dust of Soul appears authentic.
Music videos were created far away during the hottest temperatures in the desert of Oman. Or in India’s largest slum – the Dharavi in Mumbai. But «Dust of Soul» also filmed with a ballet dancer in the heart of the city of Lucerne on the famous Chapel Bridge and at the Lion Monument.
After their “Best Originality” award at the Los Angeles «Music Video Awards» in February 2023 for their last music video «Lost», which was filmed at zero degrees Celsius in a disused old sewage treatment plant, «Dust of Soul» are daring to do it for their latest Music video filming goes one step further: underwater.
«Looking sexy underwater is no piece of cake»
— Siinger Dusty, Dust of Soul
Dusty needs three weeks of intensive training to appear natural as a singer underwater, to keep her eyes open, to relax her facial muscles, and even to perform and “sing”. The filming was carried out on our own during the day and spontaneously at night with the support of Dominic Wälti (Shapex Films) and photographer & lighting assistant Marius Tausch. The make-up, which successfully withstood the wet, was created by Saskia Stäuble in collaboration with the Lucerne make-up artist Leandra Bombelli, who has already done make-up for «LU Couture», as well as at the «Milano Fashion Show», the «Gwand» and at the in Los Angeles award-winning «Dust of Soul» music video “Lost”.
The rough vision of the music film for «Dust of Soul» is always created before filming, but the artists only really get creative while filming. The singer and the pianist followed spontaneous inspiration and ideas and were even surprised by the result. “Everything behaves completely differently under water. We couldn’t imagine this before”, says MiKey, who took over the camera work underwater. “Luckily we can rely on each other and are both flexible and patient enough to experiment.” Over time, it felt completely natural for Dusty to be underwater: “I completely forgot that I couldn’t breathe.”
Art and life coaching combined
«Dust of Soul» bring together natural elements, new perspectives and motivating aspects in one place. The focus of this project is the vast and mysterious universe, which so closely resembles the silence and depth of water and is a source of strength and inspiration for the musicians for their latest work of art. Your message:
«We all need the light. We all need nature. We all need the strength of the heart. We all need the inner voice of intuition. We all need the air to breathe. We all need positivity on dark days. We all need you – we need you, dear Universe.»
— Dust of Soul
Need You
The music video illustrates the exploration of the hidden aspects—similar to the mystery of the universe—in our individual lives and the integration of the undiscovered, our own mysticism, into our everyday lives. By accepting ourselves as a whole, Dust of Soul believe, we can develop our full strength. The interplay of singing, piano playing and soundtrack is just as motivating. Ultimately, «Positive Music Power» is not just about the music itself, but also about the effect it has on the audience. Because Dust of Soul
believe in the transformative power of music and its ability to inspire and bring people together. The goal of Dust of Soul is to create a positive ripple effect through their music and encourage people to realize their dreams and overcome challenges.
«Dust of Soul» showed their latest underwater music video «Need You» exclusively in a premiere in Lucerne. The official release will be released as a single on Friday, October 27, 2023 on all streaming services. Discover new worlds and spheres with “Dust of Soul”. Experience depth and soaring with the new music video “Need You” today:
