Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Modulo One consists of producer and vocalist And… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Modulo One consists of producer and vocalist Anders Schau Knatten and keyboardist Tom André Solli.

Knatten started writing a few tracks as Modulo One in 2013, but the project got more serious in 2016 when he recruited long term friend and DJ collaborator Tom André Solli. The same year they also remixed Substaat’s “Elusive”, a remix which Darksynthradio named one of the best tracks of 2016.
In 2017 they played their first concert, remixed Bitbear’s “Raise the Dead”, and recorded their debut EP Ten Thousand Meters of Desert, released 26 March 2018. The EP consists of three original tracks, as well as four remixes, and is available on all digital platforms through their own label Synthetic North. All tracks are written, produced and performed by Anders Schau Knatten, except remixes by the respective artists. The EP was mastered by Sebastian Komor of Xenomorph Productions.
The band's main influences are bands like Covenant, Apoptygma Berzerk and VNV Nation, but they are also inspired by TBM, psy-trance, aggrotech and oldschool EBM.
After releasing a couple of tracks for friends, things got more serious in 2016, when he was joined for live keyboards by long time friend and DJ collaborator Tom André Solli. Modulo One also released remixes for BitBear and Substaat this year, the latter was named by DarkSynthRadio as one of the best tracks of 2016.
For more information, see http://moduloone.com.

Isolation
Modulo One Lyrics

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Quarantined inside my head as I dance with the dead
I feel the walls creeping up on me, and the ceiling descend
No faith, no future, I know this is where it all ends
Eyes open, eyes closed, all I see is a burning red
Isolation
Panicked nation
Isolation
Mental disintegration

Nowhere left to run, I'm trapped inside of my own mind
The clock is ticking down, I'm losing all sense of time
Something's got a hold of me, and now the grip's getting tight
When everyone's forced in a line you leave someone behind
Isolation
Panicked nation
Isolation
Mental disintegration
Isolation
Panicked nation

Isolation
Mental disintegration

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Modulo One's "Isolation" paint a vivid picture of the inner turmoil and mental distress experienced by the singer. The opening lines, "Quarantined inside my head as I dance with the dead," suggest a sense of loneliness and introspection, where the singer is metaphorically grappling with their inner demons. The imagery of walls closing in and the ceiling descending creates a claustrophobic atmosphere, symbolizing the feeling of being trapped and suffocated within one's own thoughts and emotions. This sense of confinement is further emphasized by the mention of "No faith, no future," implying a loss of hope and direction in life.

As the lyrics progress, the repetition of "Isolation" and "Panicked nation" reinforces the theme of being isolated and overwhelmed in a state of collective anxiety. The line "Mental disintegration" encapsulates the unraveling of one's mental state under the weight of isolation and societal pressures. The reference to seeing "a burning red" could signify intense emotions or turmoil boiling within the singer, perhaps representing anger or despair that is consuming them from within.

The following verse delves deeper into the sense of being trapped and losing track of time, suggesting a disorienting and chaotic mental state. The mention of feeling a hold tightening around them conveys a sense of helplessness and being controlled by unseen forces. The line "When everyone's forced in a line you leave someone behind" speaks to the individual's struggle to keep up with the demands and expectations of society, feeling left behind and forgotten in the process.

The repeated chorus of "Isolation, Panicked nation" reinforces the idea of a widespread feeling of being cut off and anxious, with a sense of disconnection and disintegration permeating the narrative. The song leaves the listener with a haunting portrayal of mental anguish, societal pressures, and the destructive effects of isolation on the individual psyche. It serves as a powerful reflection on the toll of internal and external forces that can lead to a profound sense of alienation and despair.

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Written by: Anders Knatten

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