La Corriveau – Behind The Curtain

Behind the Curtain by La Corriveau is an attracting and atmospheric piece that goes deeply into Marie-Josephte Corriveau’s dark legend. As the second episode of a concept album based on this infamous tragedy, the song combines storytelling and a complex puzzleof musical influences to produce a cinematic metal experience. The beginning is heavy with doom-inspired musical significance, creating a real sense of darkness. As the song proceeds, it transforms into an alternative metal composition with obvious influences from legends such as Tool and Mastodon. The change in mood is effortless and the track’s dramatic changes add to the story’s depth. The appearance of vocals, which are initially accompanied by wonderfully dramatic drumming, feels like a revelation, establishing the basis for the amazing guitars that follow. David Bottrill’s mix pulls out the best in the tune, creating a polished but raw atmosphere. The production is stimulating, with each element—from the heaviness of the guitars to the “damaging” percussive vibes—working together to take the listener “behind the curtain” of this macabre drama. The lyrics are equally alive as the music, creating an atmosphere of suspense and fear. Lines like “The air was thick, the tension real, I felt so sick, I could not feel” express the oppressive atmosphere, while images of the knife on the table and the autumn rain underlines the act’s catastrophic destiny. Behind the Curtain is an interesting track thatharmoniously combines storytelling and musical elegance. Fans of concept albums and atmospheric alternative metal will appreciate this darkly exciting song.