Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Release day is upon us, and Japanese reggae punx SiM have unleashed their new album ‘PLAYDEAD‘ out via UNFD. In celebration of the album release, the band has also shared the official music video for “UNDER THE TREE (Full Length Ver.)” as featured on the immensely popular anime series ‘Attack On Titan’. When asked about the track, vocalist MAH commented:
“This is the full version of “UNDER THE TREE” which was produced as the theme song for Part 1 of the final season’s last chapter of ‘Attack on Titan’. “The Rumbling” depicts the screams of the main character, Eren Yeager. The song expresses the terror of the Titans and utter despair. The story of the anime also starts with the annihilation of the world, so the timing of the work couldn’t have been better synchronized.
While bearing in mind that this is the “prequel” to the final version, I felt the need to sing about the torment of the other main protagonist (and it’s no exaggeration to say this), Mikasa Ackerman. In contrast to “The Rumbling”, “UNDER THE TREE” starts with the dark and heavy piano. Then Mikasa begins singing quietly as if lost, expressing her evident frustration. She tries to talk to Eren and tries chasing him, but he slips away, and she tries to find any way of holding him closer. Then she’s hit by a realization, and she vows to keep waiting “under that tree”.
As this is just Part 1 of the anime, I decided only to sing up to this point. While creating the full version, I carefully considered whether to mention the conclusion of the narrative. But I wouldn’t dare. Once you watch the whole story, listen to the song again, and re-read the lyrics, only then will everything become apparent. That’s what this is about.
“‘PLAYDEAD‘ is now available on all streaming platforms at the link here, and be sure to watch the official music video for “UNDER THE TREE (Full Length Ver.)” in the thumbnail below.
PLAYDEAD
SiM
Tracklisting:
1. PLAYDEAD
2. RED
3. HiDE and SEEK
4. SWEET DREAMS
5. Die Alone
6. TOO LATE
7. KiSS OF DEATH
8. Sad Song
9. BBT
10. DO THE DANCE
11. Not So Weak
12. UNDER THE TREE (Full Length Ver.)
13. The Rumbling (Orchestra Ver.)
Fans can still catch SiM‘s high-energy live show on the remaining days of the Jackpot Juicer North American Tour with (Dance Gavin Dance, Rain City Drive, and Within Destruction) as well as at Swanfest in Philadelphia, PA. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more SiM news coming soon.
Jackpot Juicer North American Tour Dates
September 27 || Boston, MA || MGM Music Hall at Fenway
September 29 || New York, NY || The Rooftop at Pier 17 (LOW TICKETS)
September 30 || Asbury Park, NJ || Stone Pony Summer Stage
SWANFEST 2023
October 1 || Philadelphia, PA || Mann Center (LOW TICKETS)
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