Heaven, the six-minute gothic rock ballad by cruxmusique, has gained worldwide acclaim, bringing together Finnish gothic rock legends and Russian, avant-garde political activists and modern dance artists in a bold, cinematic collaboration.
Led by Björn Suomivuori, cruxmusique unites world-class talent, including Johnny Lee Michaels, known for his work with The 69 Eyes, and Max Lilja, former Apocalyptica cellist, whose haunting strings add depth to the track’s melancholic grandeur.
The music video and experimental film, directed by Maria Shalagina, was produced by Natalya Tarasova, with cinematography by Daniel Gorsky, and stars Anastasiya Gonackova, whose performance evokes an Anna Karenina-esque presence. A striking anti-war statement, the video merges stark, evocative imagery with contemporary dance, embodying themes of resistance and resilience through movement.
