Qymira brings a strong cinematic feel to the video for “Labyrinth Of Life,” turning the song’s ideas of self-discovery, fate and transformation into a visual journey through completely different worlds. The whole video feels much bigger than an average music video, and Qymira is in the middle of every change.
It starts at a big poker game where she is seated to look in an arresting crimson gown and with a confident pose takes the show center stage. But when reality begins to crumble, she is whisked away to a succession of worlds. All of these environments offer a distinct atmosphere and rendition of the character, from dense jungle to frozen kingdom to futuristic cyberpunk cities.
What’s great is that Qymira continues to be the central theme despite all the changing scenery. She doesn’t just travel to various places, she seems to be a different kind of person in each place. That makes sense with the themes of the song about identity, fate, and the decisions that we make.
The visual scale adds a film-like quality to the video as well. Everything is coloured, all the settings have different moods and times and the transitions between them keep the story moving. The contrast between the ancient civilisations and the futuristic cities is particularly good, and the labyrinth seems to be endless.
Another crucial element of the production is Qymira’s screen presence. The video really captures the power of her performance, and how music and film are increasingly becoming part of her repertoire.
The “Labyrinth Of Life” is not just a music video, it’s a short film adventure that explores various worlds to create a narrative of identity, possibility and how to navigate life.
