THE BEAST

"Listen to the Wind" As an artist, we have the privilege to use ourselves in a vulnerable way in order to speak on important topics that surround us daily. "Listen to the Wind" is extremely personal to me because I wrote this song using myself as an experiment. I struggle with anxiety almost on a daily basis and wanted to compose something that would physically make me feel relief. Anytime I would start to have an attack, I would go to the piano and play different chords and melodies to see if any of them physically made me feel better. Which, I found some that did. Once I realized what helped calm my emotions, I knew I wanted to write this song in hopes it might also help heal others who struggle with anxiety as well. Not only did I want to compose a song but I also wanted to show in art form what my anxiety feels like visually. This is what led to the filming of the music video for this emotional song. I took this time to be vulnerable and truly showed what heals me, which is nature, and what I feel physically when these attacks occur. There's an overwhelming feeling of darkness, suffocation, a sense of drowning and emotional draining that I incorporated into this music video while also showcasing the beauty of nature which is the source of my healing. On set while filming, I allowed myself to have an attack. There was a take we were shooting where I was suppose to sing along with the track and the moment the song turned on, I couldn't sing. At that moment I knew this was the time to truly capture in the raw what happens to me during an attack and I let the camera capture every second. "Listen to the Wind" is my escape. Nature is my escape and it is a constant reminder to cherish the small details, watch animals and bugs roam freely, smell the flowers as they move in the breeze and most importantly, listen to the wind and feel the warmth of the sun beaming down on your face... For anyone out there who struggles with anxiety, you are not alone. You will never be alone. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am right there with you. Credits: Written and Performed By: Ashley Worhol Directed By: Christopher Maggard Musical Track Mix/Master: Craig Douglas with Southwing Audio Produced By: Creepy Attic Productions Cinematography: Christopher Maggard CO Producer: Elena Maggard 1st A.D.: Reed Masterson Edited By: Christopher Maggard Key Grip: John Medley P.A.: Thomas Lawson | Kevin Smith Set Photographer: Reed Masterson Set Medics: Elena Maggard | Rocco Peppe MUA: Jennifer 'Fraggle' Dee | Ashton Masterson Wardrobe By: Ashley Worhol Demon Arms: Craig Malinowski |Danielle Radigan | Hailey Banks Craft Services: Big John | Elena Maggard Set Construction: Christopher Maggard | Kevin Smith All Rights Reserved For Licensing Inquiries Email: info@ashleyworhol.com