Spiritbox - The Mara Effect, Pt.3 (Official Music Video)

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I am a prisoner here
weave the synthetic when wrapping up my wrists
I don't truly dream when you're near
loosen aesthetics remain asphyxiated on the paint peeling back from the door
now I can see you for what you are
she drew the shape on the floor
now I can see the full spectrum
how can I feel existential dread, it's my fear
I am eternal
hurt me with your mouth make me settle down
whispering the words on the wind as they blow
heartbeat in the nest, pressure on my chest where did all the signs of the dissonant go
and when they tell me they pray for me and they lack a certain empathy the enemy hits me so low
so the circles on the ground make me settle down
hurt me, give me something from nothing
this is the lie that you come from
meet me down in the mud
she is the mother and she loves it when we all hurt each other
proud that her children are weak
I am a language that you have hidden in a syllable and now you're refusing to speak
I don't even cry anymore
hurt me with your mouth make me settle down
whispering the words on the wind as they blow
heartbeat in the nest, pressure on my chest where did all the signs of the dissonant go
and when they tell me they pray for me and they lack a certain empathy the enemy hits me so low
so the circles on the ground make me settle down
hurt me, give me something from nothing
this is the lie that you come from
my skin crawls
my chest heaves
punish me
it's the effect of the mara

[@cal9557]

This song is so underrated. By far one of their best songs 🖤

[@LordGorgoroth]

Agreed.

[@tarynmarie1653]

For realll, so Beautiful

[@usujiotarako]

PT 1 and 3 are the Best IMO 2 was alright but not nearly as good as p1/3

[@asdfjkl981]

"by far" and "one of the" can not be used together.

[@carlhininger7918]

Well duh

[@joshuas193]

It makes me really sad to think I could have been listening to this for 3 years but I jus found Spiritbox like last month...

[@JohanAdrian]

Man I found them TODAY

[@mikebergman1817]

Me too Joshua! There’s something so perfect about them. I feel like I found a pound of gold.

[@dougkennedy75]

Jus found them today also thanks to Liquid Metal on Sirius/XM

[@joshuas193]

@@dougkennedy75 Those 3 videos from Liquid Metal are some great live takes. Glad you found them.

[@cameraredeye3115]

@@dougkennedy75 Found them on Octane earlier tonight 😉

[@Chinatsudragon]

Almost three years later and I'm still just as utterly enchanted as the first time I heard Courtney's anguished cries of "IT'S THE EFFECT OF THE MARA".

[@shadowsmustfall1]

yeah well that's the effect of the Mara ;-)

[@apfirdaus5065]

This is love, make it stop

[@andys3035]

What exactly is the Mara Effect?

[@Chinatsudragon]

@@andys3035 not much out there for clarity, but Courtney once spoke on a podcast about it being inspired by a friend who suffered from sleep paralysis, which the band tied in with lore about an entity/deity known as Mara who can bring on nightmares.

[@andys3035]

@@Chinatsudragon hmmmm, interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@123voxSCREAMS]

That chorus is something else... Totally makes ya feel something

[@iateotw000]

It's so damn powerful

[@tonetao8038]

Late to the party , this is fuckin amazing , just heard bleach bath and belcarra wow

[@autocon72]

Great great song but boring video.

[@kchez5586]

Her melodies are beyond words...

[@CMeier213]

@@autocon72 It's called having zero budget, like most metal bands

[@hexus9198]

And they say modern music is terrible....they're just listening to the wrong music.

[@seanobrien648]

amen

[@dakaraius]

No, Modern chart music is rubbish. Good Metal has always been good!

[@RedPlaystationController]

Normies think the only music that exists is on Facebook or the radio.

[@DarkMustard1337]

Easy to say when you are a fan of it..but I think (and this is going to sound bad) for most mainstream minded people..mindless music without thought is confused for good music...what we have here in Spiritbox is so god damn brilliant but around where I live...not many people like metal to begin with.

[@meatshield72]

That is what I have been trying to say for freaking years.

[@caitlinshawbass]

God 3 years later and this song still makes my heart race with its beautiful chorus and that absolute intense outro, I’m so happy that this band is getting the recognition they’re getting. Definitely going to be the top band of this generation 🤘🏻

[@benjamincornuel5944]

I wasn't ready for this, and that's the part I like the most

[@NehemiahHughes]

This song has that "mood". I can't explain this particular mood entirely, heavy and driving but weightless, drifting and lost all in one. This is simply the best band I have ever heard yet.

[@stopglobalswarming]

Sweden

[@dolesteak2-1]

Agreed. Spiritbox is fucking perf

[@meatshield72]

It is very groovy

[@Mahbus]

yess,

[@albroz6731]

I know what you mean by the "mood". Some metal bands know how to create this sound, but not a lot, it feels so good, like melancholic and spacey.

[@codymartinez4493]

The bass riff at 2:00 😻😻😻😻

[@jesush1710]

That first chorus into the bass groove is incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@abuventertainment2856]

the groove right after that is something else.... then she hits that high note over it.... i melt into a puddle every time

[@abuventertainment2856]

"I am a language that you have hidden in a syllable and now you're refusing to speak, I don't even crYYYYYY anymore"... ME = PUDDLE

[@Garbageprincess]

BRUH

[@melianobarro6061]

This song is straight up BEAUTIFUL, but the idea of how it was shot on an iPhone with just 10 gallons of milk just BLOWS MY MIND!! The way your music makes me feel is... the way The Contortionists music makes me feel. Goosebumps everywhere my friends.

[@tai1617]

wait wheres does it say it was shot on an iphone??

[@MoonMaidenMusings]

My favorite of the Mara Effect songs... I just fucking love this band. Period.

[@frutoish]

This deserves way more views

[@Qwuarter]

never seen a video / heard a song for which this is more true

[@mariobarrera420]

Hear it everyday and show all your friends that's what i did and do plus i ride my bike with a speaker attached and jam it loud for the neighborhood

[@KodyMurray]

@@mariobarrera420 that's a little excessive 😂

[@vles007]

You can tell they pull heavy influence from Tesseract and Periphery... its god damn beautiful man.

[@jamesquinn7732]

Has “Absolomb” vibes. First time hearing this one and my immediate thought was Periphery??? 😂

[@Comaduster]

The ending sequence of this video is like going into a mental loop before a psychosis, or a K-hole. It brings up some legitimate existential terror with such simple imagery and execution. So damn incredible.

[@badxradxandy]

Well said.

[@gaijinbaka]

For some reason this takes me back to the days of Massive Attack and Portishead. So much intelligence and atmosphere with the sound and themes.

[@michaelshadley6996]

Your voice is so beautiful, I'm so glad this new project let's your vocals breathe!!!

[@TheValo84]

They need a tour with Periphery,Tesseract, or Skyharbor to get their name out there they are criminally underrated.

[@captainpiefox9133]

Valo84 i dont remember if skyharbor is still together or not

[@nicksmith5145]

For get that. erra, spirit box and the artificials. That would amazing

[@AdamMcCann1178]

When I started reading your comment I had to do a double take because it's exactly what I would've said. Well, except add Jinjer to the list

[@petegrusky2715]

Yeah, playing openers, each night for years, it does not pay off. I'm sure they're going to break through! Sick outro of this heavy 3 rounder btw!

[@Sundayafternoonbp]

Lmao now look at them. Getting featured in every major metal magazine and website. Mainstream youtubers are reacting to them. This is like what you want for that small band that you liked when they first came out and this time it actually happened.

[@edianaventrice31]

This is art. ♥️😍 truly incredible.

[@tallturtle5047]

Ediana Ventrice *"this is love"

[@a.359]

Tyler Zachary its obviously the effect of the mara

[@horNNN_]

4 years later, and this is the most under rated and under appreciated song Spiritbox put out.

[@nehelic]

03:35 - her voice...brutal yet so beautiful. Getting goosebumps every time

[@rollingcat6834]

Every part of The Mara Effect along with 10:16 is perfect. I love to listen to them in order over and over again. Wish these songs got more recognition 'cause they're pretty damn good.

[@reality8o]

This is pure perfection. 3:20 ... oh my god. Giving me chills everywhere. Just like every other song by Spiritbox. Courtney, your voice is so beautiful in any way. I love your clean vocals as much as I love your screams and growls because you, as a band, are able to find the perfect mix and compose your music perfectly fitting Courtney's voice. You are amazing. I really appreciate your work and I'm looking forward to more incredible good music from you in the future ♥

[@robertkcisaw7528]

You never really come back from the first time hearing this song. Hauntingly beautiful and addicting.

[@mateuszrogolski2804]

Thank u Courtney for this epic project. Lyrics are emotional and pure. Music? this is not music. Just honey...

[@marshallfehr88]

Reminds me of Tesseracts Altered State :) Play a show in Victoria!

[@jonathanmason2297]

Marshall Fehr, when I heard it on Spotify I thought it might have been Tesseract.

[@darinnettles1714]

I just found this band and I cant stop listening. The beauty and pain, the kindness and rage, the love and disappointment, I feel it all and its almost like someone is speaking my thoughts. I am almost sad that I love it so much because that means she must feel the same beauty and pain about life, but I am thankful for having heard her words and the bands music. Has hints of Rush and Coheed and Cambria...and this one time I went into the woods and iwrestledabearonce...with a Boat Paddle. #Spiritbox @Spiritbox....what ever # and @ mean...................

[@GloomySunset]

Part of me wants to pick her brain for the meanings behind these songs but it feels like they must be super personal

[@darinnettles1714]

@@GloomySunset SAME! I just take my own interpretation from the words and how they relate and resonate with me. I would be very interested what the meaning of her words are to her...your guess is as good as mine.

[@rizzydizzy48]

“what do you want for your music video” *MILK BATH*

[@damonsasser8129]

green screen...

[@GaaraOfTheDarkSand]

@@damonsasser8129 "digital bath"

[@emersonl872]

Kind of like the music video for Intra Venus by Ne Obliviscaris!

[@SPOOFY-h8z]

@@GaaraOfTheDarkSand deftones💪💪

[@xlaythe]

@@GaaraOfTheDarkSand nice one

[@19ThreeLions97]

I'm so glad this was my #1 song on spotify this year. Absolute favourite.

[@tonyjabroni810]

This is so my favorite album of 2017. Seriously can't stop listening and singing along with every song!

[@capttrips8057]

god I love the part were Courtney starts growling, gives me goosebumps everytime. such a beautiful song

[@derek92ful]

Her clean vocals are uderatted

[@SideGateStudios]

better to be uderatted than oderatted

[@tylertest5115]

Very underrated

[@Velikost]

lmaoo

[@ComradeLavender]

Silky smooth

[@LiVeLiFeoNtHeEdGe-pt1pk]

I think its because we never heard her cleans. She has been screaming since: unicron, I.w.a.b.o making two album. Truly a fan, though I like her old stuff.

[@richsellers8144]

Words can't express how much I dig this tune...just a phenomenal song all the way around. INSTANT fan !!!

[@Pleyaddes]

4:17 I can hear this part 24 hours a day 7 days a week, goose bumps, those screams enter the depths of your soul ...

[@andyk9902]

It's the effect of the Mara

[@dvaikael]

I won't lie, this is probably my new favourite song. Undoubtedly my favourite band for this last year but never knew just how great it was. You can really feel the work that was put in to these tracks and it is absolutely upsetting that I won't ever reach this level of greatness. I am in complete awe by the talent y'all have. P.S. How don't even understand how Mike makes his low tunings so melodic and great.

[@tarynmarie1653]

"I don't even cry anymore" I just went through a divorce and this is very meaningful to me. Thank you. I'm glad I was blessed to see you live in Seattle recently, and I hope you come back soon!

[@tylertest5115]

Best metal song I've heard in a very long time.

[@donniey.8891]

Real music still exists, it's a miracle. You guys are awesome. 🤘

[@itsTylerRemy]

This EP seriously gave me some life while other things were shitty. Truly thanks

[@robertkcisaw7528]

Same man. Pulled me out of a dark place.

[@MorrowInToday]

New album just launched and this is still my favorite song from them.

[@muhammadadambinanuar2039]

2024 anyone ?

[@ryanmcquillan13]

It's getting old with the year if you're still listening posts

[@sidneysmith3426]

Everyday.

[@odidouo]

Your EP is deeply emotional, I can listen in a loop, and loop, never get tired. Courntey, your voice is superb, and the musicians bring you an excellent atmosphere and an undeniable talent.

[@Eshkanama]

Her range is so amazing

[@TubularTurtle]

I remember when Spiritbox used to be my little secret 🖤

[@waynecalvert2148]

Ah the good old days. Following them, waiting for them to release even just one song. Then this came and absolutely blew my mind. Didnt get to see them while they were still tiny cause of covid cancelling that tour, but saw them recently, many years on. This was the only song they played from this era, and the crowd definitely didn't vibe with it. Made me so sad.

[@TubularTurtle]

@@waynecalvert2148 and that is insane imo. This song is so 🔥🔥🔥

[@decomposedthoughts7955]

Don't feel so special now anymore do you?

[@Vikki_T]

Whoever produced and directed this deserves an award. It seems they only used *maybe* 1 or 2 rooms, did imagery outside, then did the effects with lighting and the video recorder. Yet, it still created the atmosphere of terror, fear, and being trapped substantially. Every time I watch the ending, it gives me chills. Very nicely done 👌🏾

[@cooltechnician]

That was just Mike Stringer with an iPhone and some liters of milk ❤❤

[@dakaraius]

Weeks later and I'm still getting goosebumps from this band.

[@sidneysmith3426]

This is one of my favorite songs now. I love the emotion I feel like I can truly relate. I feel like music should do that to people.

[@forrestgumpirl1866]

This is why I listen to music. So intense and mellow at the same time. I love this so much

[@oernsen8131]

everytime i listen to this Song, i get the feeling that i float through space. i love it

[@khultura]

so tesseract-esque, yet so different. I'm speechless, loving it!

[@amandagarber5026]

Oh my goddess... I almost cried. One of my new favorites! I'm so in love with her. Spirtbox you are in my heart.. . speechless.

[@cooltechnician]

They are too freaking good! 🤘🤘🤘

[@samcynandD]

Spiritbox + Deftones collab would probably kill me in the best way

[@luciousverus]

completely insane that this band is not blowing up like crazy right now. maybe they are.

[@duraath]

woa. epic! my friend shared this with caption : tesseract + deftones dang her voice is soo pure and suited for this!

[@nicksmith5145]

There is nothing musically out there now that has the emotion of this ep. please we need more music like if you all agree.

[@danb7601]

The only thing I can think of that comes close would be Dir en Grey, go listen to Rinkaku or Behind a Vacant Image

[@ulver1187]

This one aged well

[@michaelp1923]

dude 100% pop is elevator music compared to this.

[@michaelp1923]

@selenite. id love tp hear it

[@vlad11031992]

listened to hail mary almost everyday since it came out. now i have this ep on repeat for 3 days straight. pls gib more

[@jay-jb6397]

In 3 months SpiritBox have gone from a new discovery to enjoy and appreciate, to an inspiring part of my life both literally and musically. Better late than never, these melodies, vocal patterns, guitar grooves. These are talented and emotionally charged musicians. I connect with that, thanks for reigniting my musical passion and being the catalyst for the end of my 3 year writers block! Lifelong fan now!

[@ChrisVaughnTech]

Same here. It's just a perfect combination of musicians I think

[@masontwin6221]

This song as well as the complete 3part series The Mara Effect is absolutely FUC#### GENIUS!!!....Thankyou SPX 4 showing all of us how IT is done ....Respect....

[@SEATACx]

I don't think I've heard anything this good since Altered State

[@FastRedPonyCar]

If you like Tesseract, go check out IHLO. Incredibly INCREDIBLY talented group. Coalescence is hands down one of my favorite songs of the year.

[@sicboi80]

100% sounds like Of Matter - Embers from Altered State. Love it.

[@PacenoteMedia]

So happy to hear this cleans again.

[@DrychronRed]

I've never had a band make songs that were in my head all day for days at a time, only to switch to another one of their songs, repeat. I listened to this one maybe 25 times today?

[@InuuteqKleemann]

You're way underrated. Hope to hear more from this band soon, this is just too damn good.

[@ThanatosSD]

Courtney's voice is gold, both cleans and screams, and with Spiritbox we can hear a more Post-Hardcore/Metalcore approach that fits more mi likes. Thanks for songs like this.

[@fletcherfrets3497]

MY! SKIN! CRAWLS! I fucking love this band! Thank you for being so awesome. Like everyone here I am pleased to say I finally have a new favorite band of all time! Doesn't happen often, but it's the best feeling when an artist just clicks with you right off the rip and you spend the next month only listening to them.

[@robertcuff5704]

Game changer, I wish you guys nothing but success on what you have created. 🤯

[@chrisjr1247]

Thank you for continuing on.~

[@arkhamfiles2008]

That scream at 3:45 gets me every time.

[@ilikeheavymuzic135]

That second verse is still one of the most ethereal, chill inducing pieces of music I’ve EVER heard.

[@mixinitup2031]

It just might be the best song my ears have ever heard, can't get enough! I hope this is just the beginning for this insanely talented band!

[@IveSeenTheSky]

I have such a huge appreciation when a song can send your nerves tingling and these artists DELIVER! Steady fucking chills from start to finish.

[@hyperdazedesu7350]

Love the Tesseract vibe

[@hugoguerrero1794]

I think the same ♡♡

[@Anonymous__-uo6zq]

I had never hear do these guys until they just popped up in my youtube recommendations just now. And I was thinking the exact same thing. Very Tesseract-y. I would be shocked if these guys weren't Tesseract fans too. The influence is obvious. Nothing wrong with that though. Tesseract is dope as fuck.

[@meansofegressmusic]

Ablat desu would be a great band to tour with tesseract

[@linalisful]

>Singularity 😏

[@andys3035]

Explains why I gravitated to this band so easily

[@alexandriaferrell4760]

I love her voice so much she’s amazing 💖

[@cassperhc]

GROOVY ! I absolutely love it !

[@christybeninati4738]

Love the ambient djent vibes 😍😍 what a masterpiece.

[@SpiritboxOfficial]

Thank you!!

[@RUN_ENM]

The bass line and tone in this song is unbelievable awesome!

[@sterlok2283]

This sounds damn good! Unique sound. I love it!

[@natashaleija1257]

I love how she is very detailed on how she felt during this song. Definitely gave me the feels.

[@disulfoton5966]

Loved it from start to finish.

[@shiryuxyop]

courtney is love

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

"Where did all the signs of the dissonant go"? Then mike comes in with the dissonance, its fucking stupid good!

[@Drummerbrah16]

The fact I just found out she's the vocalist from Iwrestledabearonce means I couldn't be happier. I simply cannot stop playing these songs.

[@ChadFjerstad]

Wow, this video is beautiful. Music is impressive too. Congrats, guys.

[@cosmicparallels7117]

🔥🔥 Show of hands who used to listen to lWABO and found this band. // I first listened to IWABO when I was in 6th grade. // Last couple of years had me busy with life and I forgot about IWABO but came across Spiritbox in the end of 2020. 🔥🔥

[@corpsebanger]

Everything about this. So many brilliant songs...

[@jonathanmason2297]

This is wonderful. Glad I found it.

[@jontheskillful]

gah, this is such a beautiful track! i've had the whole album on repeat for the past week since i discovered them

[@fabiobento8121]

You guys are off to a great start!

[@skullduggery1616]

This song is so beautiful, and, well, I tear up at the ending every time! INTENSE!!

[@jhowever9126]

Thank you for sharing your music with the world.

[@drummaboi5879]

doesnt get any better than Spiritbox, they have slayn the genre w/ every track they put out which is pure perfection calming their status as a band, peacocking displaying their pure, powerful, unique musicianship. floored every time i jam 2them. w/out Courtney's talent they'd be like everyone else in the scene, average djent metalcore

[@GuitarGeekCm]

Haven’t listened to much new music in years, but this song randomly popped up on my Spotify one day and I was immediately in love. Fantastic music; please keep it up!

[@skrily35p20]

Love the clean vocals

[@ThomasBGregg]

Several comments: Wow, what a great song! Love that ending. Don't normally like screaming, especially from such a fantastic singer/voice, but it totally fits the ending and vibe of what was going on. Also liked what the bassist and drummer had going on throughout the song. Oh, and I'd eat that milky bowl of cereal any day. ;)

[@brandyn666]

I stumbled upon you guys like half a year ago but you quickly became one of my favourite bands. I really like the direction you all decided to go - super cool visuals in this video too. Hope to see you all live/meet you some day!!

[@marklawson2004]

So glad you played this and other EP stuff tonight. One of my favourites 😍

[@baptistewxpolpodcast3339]

So inspiring. This band has so much potential. Looking forward to seeing how they evolve!

[@TheSatrapa]

this is beautiful

[@ancapramanda2123]

thats so masterpiece! artistic ambience and song

[@avalanchedisc]

Love the bass work

[@nathansellers8695]

So much to say.. i came from iwrestledabearonce and now I’m hooked on these guys! Wow. And I believe that is IWABO’s drummer? I know the singer Courtney of course! What a Mix. Sounds a little like evanescence vocals and tesseract?? I’m am intrigued 👀