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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Y Ahora
Monte Negro Lyrics
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Que has dejado de soñar al sol
Y ahora
Que la espina te cortó la piel
Y ahora
Que los huesos cambian de color
Y ahora
Que has dejado de inhalar al mar
Sé que el tiempo te vera caer,
Se que nunca volveras
Sé que buscas la oportunidad de salirte de mí.
Y ahora
Que el político empezó a rezar
Y ahora
Que tus sueños tienen represión
Y ahora
Que volviste por temor a ser
Y ahora
Que las voces cambian de placer
Sé que el tiempo te vera caer,
Sé que nunca volveras
Sé que buscas la oportunidad de salirte de mí.
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va la vida-
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va - ya se va
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va la vida-
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va - ya se va
Sé que el tiempo te vera caer,
Sé que nunca volveras
Sé que buscas la oportunidad de salirte de mí.
Y ahora
Que las luces no tienen color
Y ahora
Que las noches ya no tienen fin
Y ahora
Que tus ojos flotan con amor
Y ahora
Que la herida no te sangra mas...
The opening lines of Monte Negro’s ‘Y Ahora’ seem to allude to the aftermath of a tragedy. The singer asks the listener: ‘And now, that you’ve stopped dreaming in the sun / And now, that the thorn has cut your skin / And now, that your bones are changing colours / And now, that you’ve stopped inhaling the sea - what’s next?’ It’s as if the singer is addressing someone who is suffering, someone who has had to abandon certain pleasures or hopes. They go on to say that they know this person will fall, that they will never come back, and that they are looking for ways to leave them behind.
The second half of the song shifts to a more political tone, with the singer mentioning the praying politician and the oppression of dreams. They seem to be referring to a society in which the individual’s ambitions are muted by a corrupt government or a repressive culture. Finally, there is a note of closure, as the singer notes that their love is fading and that it’s time to let go.
Overall, ‘Y Ahora’ seems to convey a sense of loss, of letting go of something that was once important. It is about coming to terms with change, whether it’s personal or societal, and the accompanying sorrow and melancholy. It is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to anyone who has faced hardship or difficult transitions in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Y ahora
Que has dejado de soñar al sol
And now
That you've stopped dreaming in the sunlight
Y ahora
Que la espina te cortó la piel
And now
That the thorn has cut your skin
Y ahora
Que los huesos cambian de color
And now
That the bones change color
Y ahora
Que has dejado de inhalar al mar
And now
That you've stopped inhaling the sea
Sé que el tiempo te vera caer,
Se que nunca volveras
Sé que buscas la oportunidad de salirte de mí.
I know that time will see you fall,
I know you'll never come back
I know you're looking for the opportunity to leave me
Y ahora
Que el político empezó a rezar
And now
That the politician started to pray
Y ahora
Que tus sueños tienen represión
And now
That your dreams are repressed
Y ahora
Que volviste por temor a ser
And now
That you came back out of fear of being
Y ahora
Que las voces cambian de placer
And now
That the voices change in pleasure
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va la vida-
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va - ya se va
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va la vida-
Ya se va - ya se va - ya se va - ya se va
Life is leaving - life is leaving - life is leaving-
Life is leaving - life is leaving - life is leaving - life is leaving
Life is leaving - life is leaving - life is leaving-
Life is leaving - life is leaving - life is leaving - life is leaving
Y ahora
Que las luces no tienen color
And now
That the lights have no color
Y ahora
Que las noches ya no tienen fin
And now
That the nights have no end
Y ahora
Que tus ojos flotan con amor
And now
That your eyes float with love
Y ahora
Que la herida no te sangra mas...
And now
That the wound doesn't bleed anymore...
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.