After Cicatrix, Monte has released 2 albums independently "Fugitives of Pleasure" and the news a double album "Cosmic Twins"
The veritable magic of Monte Negro is their multicultural sound and unique versatility, making them accessible anywhere in this increasingly interconnected world community. Their music can be both delicate and monstrous all at once, and their ability to communicate through rich soaring melodies and international pop sensibilities is enhanced by vocalist Kinski Gallo's poetical fluency in both English and Spanish. Once again working alongside famed producer Tone (Green Day, Carlos Santana), the Fugitives Of Pleasure / Pasajeros EP challenges the band's own idea of artistic integrity by deeply examining their stylistic range of material and incorporating political themes, odd arrangements and textures, and an overall sense of urgency into the mix. It features a unique presentation that will inevitably appeal to music collectors: 1) an Original Version that will contain 5 magnificent new songs, and 6 additional eclectic instrumental tracks, and an unexpected surprise: "La Negra Tomasa" is a stunning hip-hop reinvention of the Caifanes classic. It is a distinctive example of Monte Negro's haunting aesthetic and their embracement of the cultural mix that all of their forward-thinking fans can appreciate. Loco Por Tu Amor (Tarde o Temprano Se Paga), is an oneiric opus of extinguished love, madness, and despair, but with an alarmingly majestic chorus. It will be accompanied by a music video to be in exclusive release on the influential MTV3.
Monte Negro has just released their latest production, Cosmic Twins, a double album that showcases a totally new sound from the California rockeros and marks their newest reinvention.
No longer blending the likes of reggae and cumbia rhythms as in previous work, Monte Negro now invites fans to embark on a spiritual journey with sounds deriving from various influences of new wave and alternative rock reminiscent of legendary bands like Janes Addiction and The Smashing Pumpkins.
“On this record we didn’t want to repeat ourselves” says lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Kinski Gallo, “It was also very important to us that we write something relevant to our time”.
Cosmic Twins represents something very special to Monte Negro since the entire concept of the album represents our inner duality, in essence our own ying and yang as we experience life.
This production also marks their evolution as artists. In this album they decided to do things in a non conventional manner, taking advantage of being an indie band and drifted away from the pressures of major labels.
“Nowadays you rarely see double albums since major labels expect concepts like these to flop”, explained Kinksi, “But the funny thing is that I’ve actually sold more copies with Cosmic Twins than before”.
This time around Monte Negro wanted to offer something special to their fans by offering something much more personal than a digital download. The days when young music aficionados opened records and actually held vinyl for the most part are over.
“We wanted to keep that essence of music going” says Kinksi in regards to giving fans something tangible, a non-conventionally packaged record that uses no plastic. I guess Cosmic Twins also represents Monte Negro’s call on going Green!Although this album does represent a change for the band, Monte Negro does keep true to their philosophy of writing songs that are truly poetic and carry lyrical substance.
“We want songs with a true essence, songs that actually make people think when they listen to them” says Kinksi.
and indeed they do…
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Arde El Corazon
Monte Negro Lyrics
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Contemplando a tu existir
Me has mandado
Cartas pa sobrevivir
De lo que hablas
Te estropearon la razon
No me escribas
Asi es mejor Eah!
Si me miras
Amarrado a tu pared
No hagas caso
Es mi sombra quiere ver
Tus misterios
Que halagaron mi armazon
Ahora secos
Viven sin voz
Just like you said
My friend
It's hard to understand
And now your vapid lies
Surface to the light
And now I stand in line
Wishing I could cry
You broke my heart and soul
Miss you
Live your fate
Goodbye
Si tu vida
Se enredo en su porvenir
Dame un beso
Y dile lo que nunca fui
Tus recuerdos
Me cegaron con placer
Con cenizas
Muero de sed
Just like you said
My friend
It's hard to understand
And now your vapid lies
Surface to the light
And now I stand in line
Wishing I could cry
You broke my heart and soul
Miss you
Live your fate
Goodbye
Arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon
Arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon
Arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon
Arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon, arde, ardeeeeeeeeeee!
Just like you said
My friend
It's hard to understand
And now your vapid lies
Surface to the light
And now I stand in line
Wishing I could cry
You broke my heart and soul
Miss you
Live your fate
Goodbye
Goodnight
Hoy te encuentras
Hoy te quiero
Hoy te espero
Hoy me muero
The lyrics of the song Arde el Corazon by Monte Negro talk about the struggles of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is addressing their ex-partner, who seems to be lost in life and has resorted to sending letters to survive. The singer advises them to stop trying to contact them and move on. The lyrics also touch on the fact that the singer still loves their ex-partner but is unable to continue with the relationship as they both have different perspectives on life. The heart is burning with pain and desire, but it's time to say goodbye.
The second verse talks about the memories that still haunt the singer. The singer is unable to forget the moments of passion they shared, but they are also aware that it's time to move on. The chorus repeats 'Arde el Corazon' which translates to 'the heart burns'. This repetition symbolizes the pain and desire the singer feels for their past love. The song is a beautiful portrayal of the pain of lost love and the difficulties of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoy te encuentras
Today you find yourself
Contemplando a tu existir
Contemplating your existence
Me has mandado
You've sent me
Cartas pa sobrevivir
Letters to survive
De lo que hablas
Of what you speak
Te estropearon la razon
Your reason was damaged
No me escribas
Don't write me
Asi es mejor Eah!
It's better that way Eah!
Si me miras
If you look at me
Amarrado a tu pared
Tied to your wall
No hagas caso
Don't pay attention
Es mi sombra quiere ver
It's my shadow wanting to see
Tus misterios
Your mysteries
Que halagaron mi armazon
That flattered my armor
Ahora secos
Now dry
Viven sin voz
Live without a voice
Si tu vida
If your life
Se enredo en su porvenir
Got tangled up in its future
Dame un beso
Give me a kiss
Y dile lo que nunca fui
And tell him what I never was
Tus recuerdos
Your memories
Me cegaron con placer
Blinded me with pleasure
Con cenizas
With ashes
Muero de sed
I die of thirst
Arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon, arde, arde el corazon
The heart burns, burns, the heart burns, burns, the heart burns
Goodnight
Goodnight
Hoy te encuentras
Today you find yourself
Hoy te quiero
Today I love you
Hoy te espero
Today I wait for you
Hoy me muero
Today I die
Contributed by Kaylee M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
elii apple
Alguien más lo escucha en 2018? <3 Monte Negro Rocks
birrdman928
2019 girl ^_______^
Juan Sanchez
2019
SEVENFLORES
2022
Yolanda Martínez
2023
Des Brothers
En el 2023 todavía sin entender por que se separaron.
Diana Evile.
Desde la primera vez que lo escuche,me enamoró.
Jose Rojas
Me gusta mucho cómo conbina los idiomas pocas bandas lo an echó pastilla una de ellas pero Montenegro se voló la barda
Buena música sin duda👏👍
85tishie
still have their cd!! autographed by them, miss these guys!!
Alba Castro
Pura buena vibra y musica con Monte Negro! Sensacionales.