Markus and Michael Acher formed the group together with Martin Messerschmidt in Weilheim, near Munich. In 1990 they recorded their self-titled debut The Notwist, a grunge-metal oriented LP. 1992 saw the release of Nook, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album 12 contains their first flirtation with electronica. Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) joined the group in 1997. Shrink, released in 1998, is a jazz-electro-rock album. The album Neon Golden (released in 2002) put them on the map for American listeners.
In 2003 the band started their own record label Alien Transistor and released a soundtrack for the movie Lichter by Hans-Christian Schmid. On September, 6th 2004 the EP Solo Swim came out, a collaboration between The Notwist, Console and Klimek, which is also the soundtrack for the documentary Kanalschwimmer by Jörg Adolph. Both EPs are only available on vinyl as is the latest EP by Rayon (Markus Acher), released in spring 2006.
Some of The Notwist's songs have been remixed by Four Tet, Manitoba, Console, Loopspool, and others. Singer Markus Acher collaborated with Anticon rapper/producer Alias on the song Unseen Sights.
The Notwist recently formed a supergroup with Themselves named 13 & God, whose eponymous debut was released in 2005. Other acts in which members of The Notwist are participating include Village of Savoonga, Tied & Tickled Trio, Lali Puna, Ms. John Soda, Potawatomi, Alles wie Groß, Ogonjok, Rayon, 3 Shades of Blues, Hometrainer, Bolzplatz Heroes, Alien Ensemble, and Schweisser.
In 2006, Messerschmitt left the band on friendly terms. Markus Acher stated that "it just didn't work anymore".
The Devil, You + Me and was released in Europe in May, 2008. On June 17, 2008 the album was released in North America on Domino Records.
2014 saw the release of Close to the Glass released in the US on Sub-Pop.
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Members
* Markus Acher - guitar, vocals
* Michael Acher - bass
* Mecki Messerschmidt - drums
* Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) - programming
Consequence
The Notwist Lyrics
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You're the movement and the spin
Never
Could it stay with me the whole
Day long
Fail with consequence
Lose with eloquence and smile
I'm not in this movie
I'm not in this song
Never
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
You're the color
You're the movement and the spin
Never
Could it stay with me the whole day long
Fail with consequence
Lose with eloquence
And smile
You're not in this movie
You're not in this song
Never
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
Leave me paralyzed, love
Leave me hypnotized, love
The Notwist's song Consequence is a mesmerizing piece of music that captures the essence of love in a unique way. The singer is talking to his partner, describing how they are the color, movement, and spin of his world, and he can't get enough of it. However, he acknowledges that this feeling cannot stay with him for the whole day but insists on failing with consequence, losing with eloquence, and smiling in the process. He then emphasizes that he is not in this movie, not in this song, which can be interpreted as rejecting the idea of a scripted love story in which he's just a character.
The singer then repeats the line "Leave me paralyzed, love. Leave me hypnotized, love" over and over again, emphasizing how he wants to be stuck in this state of love, unable to move on from this moment. The word "paralyzed" may be an unusual choice for describing love, but it adds a layer of complexity to the emotions involved, implying that being in love is not always easy or freeing.
In summary, The Notwist's Consequence is a beautiful yet melancholic song that explores the different layers of love, including its intensity, power, and complexity.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the color
You bring color to my life
You're the movement and the spin
You represent change and excitement
Never
I never want to lose you
Could it stay with me the whole day long
I wish I could keep this feeling all day
Fail with consequence
I am willing to accept the consequences of failing as long as I try
Lose with eloquence and smile
I will gracefully accept a loss and keep a positive attitude
I'm not in this movie
I don't feel like I belong here
I'm not in this song
I don't feel like I fit in with this situation
Leave me paralyzed, love
I want to be so captivated by you that I am unable to move
Leave me hypnotized, love
I want to be completely entranced by you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Markus Acher, Michael-Anton Acher
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