TRACK 7: REST
Photography by Jessica Dunston
“Good mental health is a flex”
Rest starts off with a jolting lead synth that feels like the electricity flowing through our nervous system — going to work and recharging as we sleep. Pat’s facial expressions in the track art while visibly resting can only be described as ‘pure elation’. Along with that elation, there’s definitely a sense of unbothered-ness with Pat for anything else going on around him which matches the message of the lyrics.
Despite the floral/green, peaceful surroundings in Jessica’s photos, Rest musically still carries the gruff and energy of the gentle giant we see catching zzz’s with the booming adlib grunts and low-octave piano chords.
Especially when you consider the single’s chaotic music video, the contrast with this photo set may come to mind. Jessica’s alternative take on Rest however still draws a parallel on the ‘playful’ energy with the video while having more of an emphasis on the overall message of the song. Hear her take on the contrast:
