ITZY release new mini-album “TUNNEL VISION” and title track of the same name on November 10.
“TUNNEL VISION,” highlights “dangerous immersion” as its key keyword. “Extreme immersion creates either ‘excessive expansion’ or ‘complete blocking’ of the senses. Extreme immersion is not a state of tranquil concentration, but a sensory overload, and through this, the ego undergoes disintegration and reconstruction,” a message she embodies throughout the album and throughout the title track.
The eponymous new track tells the story of moving toward the light in a self-chosen direction and at one’s own pace, even amidst the chaos of tunnel vision, dangerously straddling the two extremes of overheated sensation and utter disconnection. Brass sounds blending with a hip-hop-based beat add weight to the majestic sound, while layered vocals broaden the sense of space.
‘TUNNEL VISION’ Music Video
The album contains six tracks aside from the title track; ‘Focus,’ which sings of the moment when one boldly leaps toward a new goal; ‘DYT,’ which conveys a confident approach to love; ‘Flicker,’ which speaks of possibility in uncertain situations; ‘Nocturne,’ which emphasizes the awakening needed to escape darkness; and ‘8-BIT HEART,’ which depicts the journey of discovering one’s true self. The album is composed of a dynamic narrative of finding one’s own light and identity, creating a dramatic musical flow.
This album boasts a stellar lineup, including renowned American composer and producer Dem Jointz, who has collaborated with renowned international artists like Eminem and Rihanna, and leading K-pop producer KENZIE, enhancing the album’s quality.
Listen to “TUNNEL VISION”