motW had a consistent core membership which consisted of Jason Byron, Greg Massi, and Toby Driver. Throughout motW's career, they saw a sort of "revolving door" of members and session musicians as they were needed. In this regard, it may be more accurate to think of motW as a project rather than a typical band, akin to Chuck Schuldiner's influential death metal project/band, Death.
motW's music, lyrics, and atmosphere dealt predominantly with the subject of astral projection. The band tried to find music rather than compose it. This was attempted through practicing astral projection and lucid dreams, from which the band were purportedly able to "bring back" pre-existing music from the astral plane. This idea is similar to the common dogmatic notion that "all good things come from God", but with a new-age spin.
In late 2001, motW began working on a fourth studio album. During this time, the band lost longtime members, changed labels, and ultimately renamed themselves to Kayo Dot. This fourth motW album was released in 2003 as Kayo Dot's Choirs of the Eye.
Bath and Leaving Your Body Map were re-issued by Dark Symphonies in 2006 and the label has recently announced plans to re-release My Fruit PsychoBells...A Seed Combustible in September 2007.
On July 27, 2008, Toby Driver released a statement in his blog which confirms that a new studio album will be recorded starting February, 2009. The album, entitled Part the Second, was released in May 2009 on the band's website. The record was entirely fan-funded, and people who contributed to the funding of the record are listed on their website. A double-LP edition pressed at 45rpm was issued in November 2010 thanks to fan donations.
In 2012, the bands whole discography was re-released on CD through Blood Music, including The Secret Song single and the first CD release of Part the Second.
Laboratories of the Invisible World
maudlin of the Well Lyrics
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I am a memory burnt onto thin air
When you call me with vibrations
In harmony with some Saturnine frequency
I spill outward, or flow, or list, or gel
It is somewhere between your mind and mine
I want you to think about "93"
It isn't like planting a thought in your head
Or an image of a thought
But more like creating a thought
In sympathy with yours
The blind need to see
The deaf need to hear
We need to speak
I love you
The song "Laboratories of the Invisible World" by maudlin of the Well is a complex exploration into the nature of human connections and the power of thought. The opening lines describe an "electric current" that ties the singer to their beloved forever, even after death. This is expanded upon in the second line, as the singer notes that they exist as no more than a "memory burnt onto thin air," reinforcing the idea of the ephemeral nature of existence.
The lyrics then take a more abstract turn, as the singer describes the subtle nature of communication between minds. They note that when their partner vibrates in "harmony with some Saturnine frequency," they are able to connect in a way that transcends the physical realm. The singer describes how they "spill outward, or flow, or list, or gel" in response to these vibrations, seemingly surrendering their individual self to the connection.
The final lines of the song offer a call to action, as the singer implores their partner to "think about '93'" - a reference that could have many possible meanings. The overall message seems to be one of the importance of communication and connection, even in the face of the limitations of our physical bodies.
Line by Line Meaning
An electric current binds us together forever
Our connection is unbreakable, even beyond physical boundaries.
I am a memory burnt onto thin air
I am a fleeting memory that can easily disappear.
When you call me with vibrations
When you communicate with me using intangible methods such as telepathy.
In harmony with some Saturnine frequency
This communication is in sync with a melancholic and introverted vibe.
I spill outward, or flow, or list, or gel
My response to your communication can take many forms- from a mess to a tangible entity.
It is somewhere between your mind and mine
Our communication exists on a higher level beyond the physical.
Where, I cannot exactly tell
It's hard to pinpoint exactly where our communication takes place.
I want you to think about '93'
I want you to focus your thoughts on a specific number meant for a particular purpose.
It isn't like planting a thought in your head
I'm not trying to force any thoughts but rather establish a connection of mutual thoughts.
Or an image of a thought
Nor am I attempting to paint any mental pictures.
But more like creating a thought
I want to create a memory that we can both share and cherish.
In sympathy with yours
A memory that connects us both in a special way.
The blind need to see
All human beings have innate desires to experience the world in the ways their bodies were naturally designed for.
The deaf need to hear
Similarly, all human beings have innate desires to experience sound and connect with others through speech and music.
We need to speak
Communication is what keeps humans connected to one another and creates memories that could last a lifetime.
I love you
This song is a love ballad that is deeply emotional and melancholic in nature. The artist is expressing their undying love for someone.
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.