When they do it to me they do it to you
Video, 2023
About the artwork
Our subliminal programs are recorded as close as possible to the primary carrier for the maximum benefit. Once you 'wake' up inside a lucid dream your consciousness can move into the astral plane (ether or spiritual world. You have to hack your way in as your mind will work to keep you in your own subconscious…..But once there, you will find many layers and within these layers many worlds (Substratum.) It is possible to visit many different worlds (Some of them heavens) and to even reach the highest layer. However you will have trouble remembering this experience as most astral travelers can only remember the first few minutes of any projection. AI generated video created in collaboration with touch designer, Adobe After Effects, Midjourney, Runway ML, Potensic dreamer PRO 4K Drone, Topaz Labs video AI.
Original musical composition recorded to tape and mixed in Ableton live by Chris Royal King.
Audio explanation
Listen to Chris Royal King discuss this work.
Christopher Royal King, a multidisciplinary artist anchored in Los Angeles, California, is known for being the founding member and composer of the cinematic rock ensemble, This Will Destroy You. King's creative prowess extends to crafting musical scores that transcend diverse environments, from the Michelin-awarded restaurant Vespertine to Oscar-winning films.
His compositions have resonated globally, serving as the opening music for events as diverse as the Olympics in China, Climate Resolve in Switzerland, and U.S. Pentagon briefings on natural disasters. He holds a double BFA in communication design and philosophy from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Texas State University. Over the past two decades, he has developed as an art director, senior visual designer, and video/sound editor and has showcased his artistic practice in galleries across the globe.
The breadth of King's commercial visual art is equally impressive, ranging from award-winning record packaging for the music group Deftones to crafting promotional animations for the renowned network Adult Swim. Through these diverse creative endeavors, Christopher Royal King emerges not only a sonic architect but also as a visual storyteller.