"In the Shadows" is written in thekey ofF♯ minor.[1] The chorus is based on the "millennial whoop" vocal pattern, and is considered the earliest XXI century example of this tool in popular music.[2] The "whoop" did exist before, but only became ubiquitous after "In the Shadows".
There are four different music videos for the song: the Finnish version, the European version, the American version, and a fourth, simplified version. A new version of the song, co-written by and featuring Ukrainian rap groupKalush Orchestra, is accompanied by a music video.[3]
Widely known as Bandit Version, directed inHelsinki on 13 December 2002,[4] shows the Rasmus performing on a stage that resembles ahelipad, and are in the process of stealing from a bank when the police arrive unexpectedly.Lauri Ylönen is almost caught, but manages to grab onto the safe-door, which is being dragged behind the tow-car that the group uses for the robbery, and goes skidding down the road. He falls off and runs into the woods where police dogs find him. DrummerAki Hakala then ushers him into the car where Lauri makes his lucky escape and the car drives off. The video was included in the soundtrack of Finnish moviePahat pojat and footage from the film was used in the video.
This is the most famous version of music video, also known as the Crow Version. The band are placed on a stage in a nondescript location and perform the song. Around the room there are crows flying around, who later break through the small rectangular windows. Towards the end, one crow breaks a light on the ceiling with its wings and the band performs in a shower of sparks. In the end, the band transforms into feathers.
In the video, directed byPhilipp Stölzl inBucharest, Romania, the band are performing a concert in what looks to be an old Victorian mansion. During the verses, a maid is seen constantly busy serving the masters of the house in what appears to be the past of the mansion. The maid sees (lead singer) Lauri and the concert in mirrors on the walls, which causes her to become distracted, making mistakes and dropping trays. Eventually, while despairing over her errors in her room, she sees Lauri and all the fans in her mirror, while the master of the house is approaching with somebody else, possibly the head maid, presumably to reprimand the new maid. Lauri tugs her through the mirror in her room to where they are performing. She then finishes watching the concert. It concludes with the master of the house and the others entering to find the maid's room empty.
The group released a new version of the song, titled "In the Shadows of Ukraine" and featuring Ukrainian rap groupKalush Orchestra. The music video for this version is directed by Leonid Kolosovskyi.[5]
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
"In the Shadows" was released forGuitar Hero: World Tour as downloadable content. It is available as either a single track or as part of the European Track Pack 03 alongside "Break It Out" byVanilla Sky and "C'est comme ça" byLes Rita Mitsouko. The song was also unlockable inGuitar Rock Tour.[74]
^Lauri, Ylönen; Eero, Heinonen; Aki, Hakala; Pauli, Rantasalmi (8 January 2007)."In the Shadows".Musicnotes.com. MN0055803.Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved9 June 2021.
^In the Shadows (European CD single liner notes). The Rasmus.Motor Music. 2003. 06024 9811045 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^In the Shadows (UK limited 7-inch picture disc). The Rasmus. Motor Music,Island Records, Playground Music Scandinavia,Universal Records. 2003. MCS 40351, 981 820-7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^In the Shadows (UK CD single liner notes). The Rasmus. Universal Records, Playground Music Scandinavia, Motor Music, Island Records, Dynasty. 2003. MCSXD 40351, 981 820-5.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
