"Kites" will be released globally as a digital download and streaming maxi-single in no less than 15 different versions with a total playing time of over 77 minutes, a new Guinness Book of World Records for a single release! Featured remixers on the "Kites" release include Dada Life, SoundFactory, Adam Rickfors, Holter/Erixson, Ambience, Freakchild, and Håkan Lidbo among others. A second single or EP is planned for an August release to be followed by a Gravitonas debut album in September 2010.
Andreas Öhrn rose to fame as the founder and front figure of Swedish Amateurs, Sweden's leading underground punk rock band. Feeling the urge to cross over to the mainstream rock scene, Öhrn decided to skip the traditional rock'n'roll production clichés and instead opted to work with electronica producers Bard and Wikström to create a more innovative hybrid sound. A first demo tape from the new project Gravitonas began circulating in August 2009, a bidding war quickly ensued, and the band chose to sign with Molin-Ljunggren's Lionheart Music, introducing their own SoFo Records label in the process. Öhrn has since also established himself as an internationally successful songwriter, scoring his first Japanese #1 hit single in October 2009 as a songwriter for Japanese boy band Hey! Say! JUMP. Öhrn's co-producer Ben Smith is also involved with Gravitonas as the main guitar player of the project.
Attempting to avoid the cliché image of a fixed-member rock band churning out records, promoting and touring in a loop, Gravitonas is working towards a more original band model better suited for the web-, mobile- and streaming-dominated environment of the music industry beyond 2010. With this circus-like model, Gravitonas has artistically more in common with say Daft Punk or Gorillaz than with otherwise similarly sounding bands like Coldplay or Muse. Gravitonas will consequently be launched with a variety of soundbytes, pictures and short video clips online throughout 2010 and 2011, for example on the gravitonas.net website, concentrating on a bizarre audiovisual interplay between internet-savvy front figure Öhrn and producer/director Bard, inspired by the likes of Sparks and The KLF. More musicians and actors will gradually be introduced in Gravitonas.
Although this is the first time the two work together, Alexander Bard and Henrik Wikström are both legendary record producers in Sweden. Bard first rose to fame in the early 1990s as one of the founders of the Swedish electro-pop scene (the other two being producers Denniz Pop and Max Martin). In 1992, with his own band Army Of Lovers (over 7 million records sold) as its only signing, he partnered with legendary entrepreneur and producer Ola Håkansson to launch the classic record label Stockholm Records. Stockholm Records expanded rapidly, breaking major international stars like The Cardigans, A-Teens and Stakka Bo, and by the time the company was sold to Universal Music in 1998 it had already become Scandinavia's biggest independent record company.
Bard has since proceeded with an internationally successful career as an innovative writer and lecturer (his first book, co-written with Jan Söderqvist and released in 2000, has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide and been translated to 17 languages) but always maintained his career as a prolific and visionary producer and songwriter with acts such as Vacuum, Alcazar and BWO under his belt. His last incarnation BWO was voted Sweden's most popular rock and pop band in both 2006 and 2007 and went on to top the charts in over 20 countries on 4 continents.
Henrik Wikström, originally schooled as a Rachmaninov pianist, has been the leading in-house producer at Lionheart Music during the past decade. Mixing his broad knowledge of classical music with rock history and the latest electronics, he made his first international album production in 2009 for Greek superstar Michalis Hatzigiannis, signed to Universal Music Germany. Wikström is now engaged full-time as the head of all musical production for the Gravitonas project and is its main musical coordinator both for the planned record releases and upcoming live productions.
Singles:
* Kites - April 28 2010 (released globally as a digital download and streaming maxi-single in no less than 15 different versions)
Live and Let Go
Gravitonas Lyrics
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This was your mission to Mars
You have the *world* in your hand
You were headed for the stars
(stars, stars, stars)
But then I cracked your code
I had to ripped off the skies
********** cover your eyes
You got to live and let go
Leave the past behind and
Take this moment to show
Who you are
You got to live and let go
Can't you see this love
*Is deeper than your soul*
My shooting star
You got to live and let go
You got to play safe
You run like a machine
But there's a heart to ******
Are you ready to break free?
'Cause when the night arrives
I'm not *********************
It's your eternal ride
And it's giving you the ******
You got to live and let go
Leave the past behind and
Take this moment to show
Who you are
You got to live and let go
Can't you see this love
*Is deeper than your soul*
My shooting star
You got to live and let go
You got to live and let go
Leave the past behind and
Take this moment to show
Who you are
(Who you are)
You got to live and let go
Can't you see this love
*Is deeper than your soul*
My shooting star
You got to live and let go
The lyrics of Gravitonas's "Live and Let Go" express a message of self-acceptance and living in the present moment. The song starts with the singer describing someone who has a perfect plan and is reaching for the stars, but then cracks their code and reminds them that life is unpredictable and uncertain. The chorus urges the listener to let go of the past and be true to themselves, accepting love that is deeper than their soul. The verses continue with this theme, encouraging the listener to break free from living like a machine and embrace the unknown possibilities of life.
The song's uplifting message is paired with a catchy electro-pop sound that makes it perfect for dancing or listening to on repeat when needing motivation. The repetition of the stars in the first verse creates a celestial motif that continues with the reference to a shooting star in the chorus. This adds to the overall theme of reaching for one's dreams and being in the moment. The lyrics' use of "**********" and "******" creates a sense of mystery, leaving room for the listener's interpretation.
Overall, "Live and Let Go" is a feel-good song with an empowering message. It encourages listeners to embrace change and not be afraid to break free from societal expectations. It is a reminder to live in the present and accept oneself for who they are, rather than constantly striving for perfection.
Line by Line Meaning
You have the perfect plan
You came up with a great idea.
This was your mission to Mars
It's a goal that you have been striving for and it means a lot to you.
You have the world in your hand
You feel like you're in control of everything and that you have the power to achieve anything you want.
You were headed for the stars
You were ambitious and had your sights set high.
But then I cracked your code
But someone figured out what you were planning.
I had to ripped off the skies
They exposed your secrets and made you vulnerable.
Maybe the ******** corrode
Perhaps the things you thought would help you actually made things worse.
********** cover your eyes
You can't see what's in front of you because you're blinded by your original plan.
You got to live and let go
You need to move forward and leave the past behind.
Leave the past behind and
Stop dwelling on what could have been and focus on the present.
Take this moment to show
Use this opportunity to show everyone what you are capable of.
Who you are
Your true nature and abilities.
Can't you see this love
Don't you realize how much potential there is in this situation?
Is deeper than your soul
It goes beyond your core, and is something that you cannot fully comprehend.
My shooting star
A metaphorical symbol representing hope and success.
You got to play safe
Take a cautious approach and consider all the possible outcomes.
You run like a machine
You're living life like a routine, without thought or creativity.
But there's a heart to ******
But you have the capacity to be a compassionate and relatable person.
Are you ready to break free?
Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and take a risk?
Cause when the night arrives
When things get tough and circumstances become challenging.
I'm not *********************
You will not be alone, despite how it feels.
It's your eternal ride
Life can be a rollercoaster, but you have to take control and steer it in the right direction.
And it's giving you the ******
And it gives you the power to be in control of your own destiny.
Leave the past behind and
Stop focusing on what already happened and move forward.
Who you are
The authentic self you want to present to the world.
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-tm3mq1gb6n
Такой певец классный,почему мы о нем не знаем???
@demetragejmavajda7289
Как певец?
Это ж группа.
Александр Бард -- мозг ,он же Армия любовников,Вакуум,Алказар.
Классные песни Гравитонас-- people are lonely и lucky star.
И Sacrifice
@theeldergoth
Perfect song for today. Thanks for posting.
@HondaBNita
Sehr angenehm zu hören.Mag ich sehr.
@vandalou1961
j'aime
@peskylisa
Beautiful song. Can you download it?