High-octave
energy in the first two minutes of “Everything Moves” power the immediate attraction,
then the instrumental final 90 seconds insure the longevity of the
song from Monotronic.
The
skillful and spirited percussion is the primary draw at the start of “Everything
Moves.” Soon, the vocals enter with interesting processing - the vocal track is
appealing despite having a lower "cleanliness" relative to the instruments. And
the lyrics are intelligently crafted. – Monotronic explains, “’Everything
Moves’ is about finding your way in a world full of obstacles—navigating the
twists, turns, and unexpected detours that life throws at you.” Thus, the song notes:
Still, while the first portion of “Everything Moves" is electrified, the
instrumental portion is electrifying, as the final 90 seconds showcase a
multi-step intensity build. Originally, a kickdrum beat and space-age synth set
the stage. At 2:27, a heavier synth establishes the first energy step-up. The next
two jumps occur as a first and then a second guitar join (the second at 3:03). The
final two are more subtle, but equally effective (at 3:15 and 3:28).
Monotronic
describes itself as a NYC-born/LA-based Indie collection of musicians founded in
2016 by guitarist/producer Ramsey Elkholy, who is also the band's leader and
primary songwriter. The credits for “Everything Moves” show that the highly
acclaimed Omar Hakim provided percussion. Other contributors are Ramsay Elkholy
and Justin Wands (co-composers), Akos Forgacs (bass), Ramsay Elkholy (guitar), Eric
Sanderson (backing vocals), and Sean Brennan (lead vocals).
Expanding
upon the lyrical message of the song, “Everything Moves” is “about
self-delusion and the fear of growing and taking responsibility for one's own
life and actions. The refrain ‘time is born when you’re looking away’ hits
deep—kind of like John Lennon’s ‘life is what happens to you while you’re busy
making other plans.’ It’s a reminder that life doesn’t wait. It keeps moving,
shifting, evolving—whether we’re ready or not.” Thus:
Monotronic is preparing to release the album "Waiting for You," which is scheduled
for April 11, 2025.
Open your eyes,
everything moves
See how it’s falling
apart
You’re out on your own,
feeling the world
Stumble and fall then
you come back home
Get out of your head
Into the world
See for yourself
Now you’re on your own
No comments:
Post a Comment