Modwheelmood's music is composed of Cortini’s carefully structured analog synths and loops with Hillström’s raw, riffing guitars and ambient guitars, depending on the mood. The experienced duo exercises restraint, never allowing the guitars to overpower the synths, and offering provocative vocal melodies that add just enough depth to create well rounded, richly textured arrangements.
Born and raised in Italy, Cortini’s family encouraged his interest in music from an early age. Cortini’s father played guitar, and his mother often listened to bands such as the Beatles, who Cortini agrees had an influence on his songwriting. Other songwriting influences include Cat Stevens, Francesco De Gregori, and Depeche Mode. From a programming perspective, Cortini recognizes Alva Noto and Brian Eno as influential in his development. In addition to songwriting, Cortini is a seasoned live musician, having toured with such bands as The Mayfield Four, and is currently lending his talents as a keyboardist to Nine Inch Nails.
Hillström grew up in a small village in Sweden. His pursuit of music began early, playing saxophone in jazz orchestras in the afternoon and learning Iron Maiden riffs in the evening. Eventually, his desire to play music for a living led him to the U.S., where he met Cortini. Hillström is the former guitarist of Abandoned Pools and has also worked with producer Patrick Leonard. Hillström’s guitar playing is reminiscent of Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood.
Modwheelmood’s second EP, Enemies & Immigrants was released in August 2006 on Buddyhead Records. Although they have many influences, both Cortini and Hillström agree that Enemies & Immigrants doesn’t necessarily reflect those influences. Hillström notes that there are decidedly more acoustics on this EP than the first, to give the tracks more of a lush, earthy, percussive sound. He adds that the material on the new EP took shape just from sitting in a room full of gear with open minds and the objective of “making music that meant something to us.”
Modwheelmood borrows their name from the mod wheel, a controller typically mounted at the left end of the keyboard that is used for modulation. It can provide positive or negative values. It can be easily raised or lowered at the artist’s whim.
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Gravity
Modwheelmood Lyrics
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It's a call for mental sanity
I hope that you will hear it again.
It's just that I'm alone,
and I'm falling down,
Gravity
Gravity, Look at Me,
(Hey, man, you go get some drinks)
I'm losing all stability
Whatever it takes, I'll set you free
I keep on changing minds
Best away from society
Society, Gravity
It's just another day spent thinking about
Yesterday, and I don't know
It's just another day gonna spend alone,
Just another day spent thinking about
yesterday, and I don't know
Just another day,
Just another prayer,
Just another
So what is going on,
Am I losing all stabilities
Whatever it takes, I'll set you free
I keep on changing minds
Best away from society
Society, Gravity
It's just another day spent thinking about
Yesterday, and I don't know
It's just another day gonna spend alone,
Just another day spent thinking about
yesterday, and I don't know
Just another day,
Just another prayer,
Just another
Gravity,
Look at me,
Can't you see what I wanna be
Gravity,
Look at me,
Looking' down,
right or wrong,
Even if it doesn't work for me,
Just another day gonna spend alone
Gravity, Can't you be,
Just let me eventually
Leave me alone,
Just another day,
Just another prayed
Hello,
I'm you,
Just a quick reminder,
I'm Blue…
The song "Gravity" by Modwheelmood is a melancholic and introspective piece about the instability of the mind and the need for mental clarity in order to achieve inner peace. The singer is alone and struggling with the weight of his own thoughts, which are pulling him down like gravity. He longs to be free from the confines of his own mind and society's expectations. The chorus repeats the word "gravity" like a mantra, highlighting the overwhelming force that is dragging the singer down.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer is experiencing some kind of emotional or psychological turmoil. He mentions losing stability and changing his mind frequently, a sign of inner turmoil and indecision. He also alludes to past regrets and spends much of his time thinking about yesterday. However, he is resolved to overcome whatever is holding him back and set himself free from his own doubts and fears.
Overall, "Gravity" is a poetic meditation on the human psyche and the need for mental clarity in order to find peace and happiness. It seeks to inspire listeners to confront their own inner demons and strive for a more stable and fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a song
The song is not just an entertainment, it's a plea for sanity.
It's a call for mental sanity
The song urges the listener to become mentally sound.
I hope that you will hear it again.
The singer desires that the listener comprehends the song's message.
It's just that I'm alone,
The singer feels isolated.
and I'm falling down,
The singer is in a state of emotional descent.
Gravity
The strong force drawing the singer down emotionally.
Gravity, Look at Me,
The singer is appealing to gravity for attention.
(Hey, man, you go get some drinks)
The singer is addressing someone else to get drinks, but the message is ambiguous.
Which is right or wrong,
The singer is uncertain about making correct choices.
I'm losing all stability
The singer is in a state of emotional chaos.
Whatever it takes, I'll set you free
The singer will go to any extent to free the listener from emotional distress.
I keep on changing minds
The singer's thoughts keep fluctuating.
Best away from society
The singer believes that being away from society will help in attaining peace.
Society, Gravity
The singer sees society and gravity as two opposing forces creating stress for them.
It's just another day spent thinking about
The singer repeatedly dwells on the past, which creates stress.
Yesterday, and I don't know
The singer doesn't know how to deal with the past.
Just another day gonna spend alone,
The singer will spend another day feeling lonely.
Just another day spent thinking about
The singer can't escape the repetition of negative thoughts.
Just another day,
Every day appears the same to the singer.
Just another prayer,
The singer's persistent hopes that things will improve.
So what is going on,
The singer wants to know what's happening in their life.
Am I losing all stabilities
The singer worries about losing control of their emotions.
Gravity, Can't you be,
The singer pleads with gravity to let them be.
Just let me eventually
The singer wants a break from distress.
Leave me alone,
The singer wants peace and solitude.
Hello,
The singer is addressing the listener.
I'm you,
The singer is indicating a commonality.
Just a quick reminder,
The singer is about to emphasize something important.
I'm Blue…
The singer is indicating their depressive state.
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.