Artists use music to create a name, gain fame, money or support but some use the expression music provides to heal either themselves or others. Modiwo are one group of these artists, bringing a message around the world with their recently released track ‘Never Give Up.’
Listen to ‘Never Give Up’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwAC64nlWMM&feature=youtu.be
Hailing from Transylvania, Modiwo began their musical career by providing entertainment for local orphanages and retirement homes. After becoming established in their homeland Modiwo have rose from the confines of the Carpathian Mountains to begin their breakout musical success story. After combining musical forces from Romania, Ukraine, Moldova and Hungary the band are continuing their ‘giving back’ attitude by supporting multiple charity projects all over the world.
Modiwo are fast gaining success and are using this success to continue giving back to the world. The band are currently involved with a charity called Fruit Fusion which allows audiences attending their gigs to pay with fruit instead of money. These proceeds are then donated to local orphanages in conjunction with The Bureau of Children’s Rights Protection. A single show can deliver nearly 700kg of fruit and Modiwo promote this by also living their own lives through yoga, meditation and using their music as a form of relaxation therapy.
The band stand out beyond their good hearts by creating a unique dream pop sound that they embellish in their live shows through the use of alpine horns, didgeridoos and shakuhachi solos. Unlike the western music artists of today provide, Modiwo bring something almost ethereal to their music, that different spin that sets them apart from anything mundane. ‘Never Give Up’ is a perfect example of the band’s achingly beautiful sound that transports the listener into an almost dream like state. The hypnotic vocals echo in a portrayal of the emotional performance given by the interpretive dancer in the music video; the song a journey in its own right from defeat to victory.
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Review by Skye W.Winwood