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Modwheelmood is led by Alessandro Cortini, a former member of Nine Inch Nails, joined by guitarist Pelle Hillström. The two have performed together for nearly six years.
Modwheelmood’s music is composed of Cortini’s carefully structured analog synths and loops with Hillström’s raw, riffing guitars and ambient guitars, depending on the mood. The experienced duo exercises restraint, never allowing the guitars to overpower the synths, and offering provocative vocal melodies that add just enough depth to create well rounded, richly textured arrangements.
Born and raised in Italy, Cortini’s family encouraged his interest in music from an early age. Cortini’s father played guitar, and his mother often listened to bands such as the Beatles, who Cortini agrees had an influence on his songwriting. Other songwriting influences include Cat Stevens, Francesco De Gregori, and Depeche Mode. From a programming perspective, Cortini recognizes Alva Noto and Brian Eno as influential in his development. In addition to songwriting, Cortini is a seasoned live musician, having toured with such bands as The Mayfield Four, and is currently lending his talents as a keyboardist to Nine Inch Nails.
Hillström grew up in a small village in Sweden. His pursuit of music began early, playing saxophone in jazz orchestras in the afternoon and learning Iron Maiden riffs in the evening. Eventually, his desire to play music for a living led him to the U.S., where he met Cortini. Hillström is the former guitarist of Abandoned Pools and has also worked with producer Patrick Leonard. Hillström’s guitar playing is reminiscent of Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood.
Modwheelmood’s music is composed of Cortini’s carefully structured analog synths and loops with Hillström’s raw, riffing guitars and ambient guitars, depending on the mood. The experienced duo exercises restraint, never allowing the guitars to overpower the synths, and offering provocative vocal melodies that add just enough depth to create well rounded, richly textured arrangements.
Born and raised in Italy, Cortini’s family encouraged his interest in music from an early age. Cortini’s father played guitar, and his mother often listened to bands such as the Beatles, who Cortini agrees had an influence on his songwriting. Other songwriting influences include Cat Stevens, Francesco De Gregori, and Depeche Mode. From a programming perspective, Cortini recognizes Alva Noto and Brian Eno as influential in his development. In addition to songwriting, Cortini is a seasoned live musician, having toured with such bands as The Mayfield Four, and is currently lending his talents as a keyboardist to Nine Inch Nails.
Hillström grew up in a small village in Sweden. His pursuit of music began early, playing saxophone in jazz orchestras in the afternoon and learning Iron Maiden riffs in the evening. Eventually, his desire to play music for a living led him to the U.S., where he met Cortini. Hillström is the former guitarist of Abandoned Pools and has also worked with producer Patrick Leonard. Hillström’s guitar playing is reminiscent of Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood.
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Pearls to Pigs, Vol.1
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Pearls to Pigs, Vol. 2
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problem me
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Sunday Morning
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crumble
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domenica pomeriggio
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Bellevue Ave
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too late
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if I was you
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scene
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scared of everyone
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Thursday
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Lie
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Madrid - Changes
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Your Place
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Shoutbox
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adam_wrong wrote:
Forli' is the second most played track, wooh.
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GregCano wrote:
I can't believe Delay Lama isn't in the top 15. It should be the top track...top 5 at least.
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Tambourina wrote:
Wow, you're all pretty demanding here
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TheMercyDoll wrote:
love your use of synths
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jeveryme wrote:
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dzodla wrote:
I love them. And have to say it didn't get to me at all at first listen. Pearls to Pigs waited a month for me to be listened to again.
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Lewishalo wrote:
'Thursday' Live is indeed an amazing song.
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DotsDisconnect wrote:
problem me is a fantastic song
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plutchen wrote:
just wonderful
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SotQA wrote:
For some reason I stopped listening to this band for a while. I watched a video of Thursday live and it was like falling in love with them all over again...
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gorgeous_pink wrote:
i fell in love with their sound. it took me only one night <3
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jclwhite wrote:
I love your sound, its something special. Keep it and you'll be big, please tour the UK!
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17 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/modwheelmood
Jesper is keeping busy...
Pelle in Europe making music...
Alessandro about to play with somebody for a short while...
Show in October at the Knitting Factory with NMA and Mellowdrone, then recording . …
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