The eclectic band known as Modiwo has
released their newest collection of original songs, titled, “Come
to Life.” The debut EP is comprised of four extremely creative and
unique tracks, “Homeless,” “Cold World,” “Samurai Katagi,”
and “The Call.” This small clutch of selections from Modiwo
represents some of their best material to date, and serves as an
excellent introduction to their beautiful and unlikely sound for the
uninitiated music fan.
In describing the sound of Modiwo, one
cannot simply compare their component parts with the attributes of
other music artists. Modiwo resists classification and pigeonholing.
Upon pressing 'play,' one first hears what sounds like world music –
and indeed, it is world music after a fashion. However, there are
also too many rock 'n' roll characteristics present to put them on
the shelf next to “Sounds of the Rainforest.”
Modiwo has a strong percussion
emphasis, with a flute holding up their melody in place of an
electric guitar. Raw, natural, warm tones flow through them like a
sirocco wind, especially in the case of their female lead vocalist,
whose singing is earnest and direct, clarion, and never quite
lilting. Neither is Modiwo afraid to incorporate electronic and
digital instrumentation, though their mojo mainly draws from acoustic
sources, such as woodwinds and drums. The prominent drums of Modiwo,
in conjunction with a vibrant, progressive bass guitar, often become
the focal point and motivating powerhouse of their sound, such as in
the building crescendo of “Samurai Katagi.”
The remarkable color and groove of
Modiwo is largely due to the chemistry of the band members, which is
palpable, as well as to the affinity they have with their audiences.
“As a band,”
Modiwo writes, “our passion for unexplored musical treats made us
come together and find out what makes us and our audience vibe. We
just listen to ourselves and to the world, and share it back in the
form of music. [Come to Life] is the beginning of this journey.”
Upon being asked
about the message their EP might share for their listeners, Modiwo
speaks in terms of people, not principles. “Our love for music has
no boundaries,” they explain, “because people, no matter the
nationality, cannot be closed inside invisible administrative rules.
We are normal musicians that got in love with world’s greatest gift
– its music. Our music tells stories of love, sadness or happiness
inspired by the diversity found in different times or places around
the world.”
Modiwo's “Come
to Life” is available online everywhere beginning 6 April, 2013.
-S. McCauley
Staff Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
The EP “Come to Life” is
distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com)
and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download
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