The band's current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Jay Malinowski, and bassist Eon Sinclair with Sekou Lumumba on drums. Their debut album, Root Fire, released in 2001 also included djembe player Brett Dunlop. Patrick Pengelly played drums for the band until January 2009. The band met while attending Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The band released their second album, Sounding a Mosaic, in 2004. The album's single When the Night Feels My Song was the band's breakthrough single on Canadian radio, charting #1 on 102.1 The Edge CFNY and gaining airplay on commercial radio stations throughout Canada in the summer of 2005. The band released their follow-up record Street Gospels on August 21, 2007.
During the recording of Sounding a Mosaic, Bedouin Soundclash formed a close bond with producer Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains, with whom they continue to work today. Despite drastic differences in sound, Bedouin Soundclash and Darryl Jenifer are set to release a collaborative Bad Brains vs. Bedouin Soundclash mash-up.
Bedouin Soundclash takes its name from a dub record by an artist named Badawi, released on ROIR Records in 1996. In an early practice, Malinowski exclaimed it sounded like Bedouin Soundclash, and the name was adopted. In 2006 the band began plans for its own imprint Pirates Blend which will release their own side projects and b-sides. The first two projects to be released are set to be a Vernon Maytone solo project, and a Bad Brains mash-up, whose release is yet to be determined.
2005-2006
In the summer of 2005, Bedouin Soundclash appeared on the Vans Warped Tour bill, and had significant chart success in Great Britain, where Sounding a Mosaic reached #1 on the BBC 6 Music charts. They often perform with reggae legend Vernon Buckley from the 1970s reggae duo, The Maytones.
In 2006, Bedouin Soundclash held shows with a variety of performers including Ben Harper, Damian Marley, The Skatalites, Burning Spear and The Junction. They also embarked on a sold out tour (37 dates) across Canada November/December 2005 & UK tour January 2006
The band performed three quarters of their 1-hour headline set at the Leeds Festival in 2006, despite Jay's illness at the time. The band finished with "When The Night Feels My Song", which was sung entirely by the crowd (and once the band had left the stage, sung again by the crowd as a "thank you" to Jay for singing when he was unwell). The band came back on to listen, then Jay invited everyone to come see them again when they come back to Britain in the autumn, saying "We owe you one."
They were the main performance at the September 17, 2006 Toronto rally calling for Canadian intervention in the Darfur crisis.
“When the Night Feels My Song” becomes the #2 most played track on Canadian Radio giving Nickelback’s “Photograph” and Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends” a run for their money.
The band's song "When The Night Feels My Song" also appears in a 2006 T-Mobile advert in the UK as well as Teton Gravity Research's ski film, Anomaly. It was also featured in a Zellers commercial in Canada, promoting the summer season of 2006. The song "12:59 Lullaby" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Where the Boys Are" (Season 3, seventh episode).
[Bearbeiten] 2007-2009
“St. Andrews” becomes a #1 on major market rock station Edge 102’s Top 30 Countdown. The band graced the cover of Canadian Musician Magazine and in June 2007 they Co-headline Rogers Picnic with The Roots and Bad Brains
On September 10, 2007, they played at Wilfrid Laurier University's Turret Nightclub. The crowd repeatedly asked the band to play "Santa Monica" off the Root Fire album. The band played it as an encore, stating that it would most likely be the last time they ever played it live and thanked the crowd for the request. They have yet to play it again, although Jay played a solo acoustic version at a Vancouver benefit concert for Insite on December 6, 2008, and at the 102.1 The EDGE CASBY awards on October 22, 2009.
The band also performed at the 2007 V Festival in Chelmsford, Great Britain. They played several songs, including "When The Night Feels My Song" in the "Virgin Mobile Union" area. This year their video for “Walls For Down” jumps to #1 on MuchMoreMusic countdown, Canada’s top national video channel in 2008
Prestigious “Pop Album of the Year” Juno Award nomination in 2008 for "Street Gospels", alongside major international stars Celine Dion, Anne Murray, Michael Bublé and Feist. That same year “Walls Fall Down” received a “Video of the Year” Juno nomination.
Performed Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival with Coldplay, Alicia Keys, The Verve, 2008
In 2009 Bedouin Soundclash signed on to tour alongside as the opening act for Grammy Award winning artists No Doubt's North American Reunion Tour ref>[1]. They also went to do multiple performances at the Australian Soundwave Festival (NIN, Billy Talent), including city centers Melbourne and Sydney, February 2009
On March 6, 2009, the band premiered their new music video for the song "Hearts in the Night" on the website of the David Suzuki Foundation[1].
In August 2009 they were chosen as the Headliner at Roots and Blues Festival[2] in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.
On January 7, 2009, drummer Pat Pengelly announced that he would be leaving Bedouin Soundclash to pursue future endeavours.
[Bearbeiten] 2010
In January 2010 The band alongside their management, officially launch their new label Pirates Blend Records. They inked a distribution deal with Sony Music Canada and began with the launch of Jay Malinowski's solo effort "Bright Lights & Bruises". "Bright Lights and Bruises" was the first official release on the label.
As of February 2010 Sekou Lumumba became the official drummer of the band, starting off by joining them in Vancouver, BC for the much anticipated 2010 Winter Olympic performances. After the "Bright Lights and Bruises tour" with Canadians Michael Rault and Kinnie Starr, Pirates Blend Records announced that the legendary musicologist King Britt was confirmed to produce the new album in Philadelphia @ Larry Gold's Studio in May 2010. Also at this time Bedouin officially confirmed to make their debut in Shanghai,China in October 2010 for the [World Expo].
Later in 2010 a Remixes, Rarities & B-sides record will be released featuring remixes from King Britt, k-os, Bad Brains, Pigeon John, Nostalgia 77
On June 18th at 9:30, the band performed at the 2010 Mississauga Waterfront Festival 18 at Memorial Park in Port Credit.
On June 29th it was announced that the next album 'Light The Horizon' will be released on September 28th.[3]
On August 2010, the band released their song "Mountain Song", heavily inspired by The Police.
[Bearbeiten] Other
Bedouin Soundclash's recent EP "Where Have The Songs Played Gone To?" was sold in CD format at live shows during their 2009 tour, but is now only available via online download.[4]
Hush
Bedouin Soundclash Lyrics
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Death comes creeping through the room
Soon one morning
Death comes creeping through the room
You can call on your mother
Your mother can't do you no good
Yeah, you can call on your mother
Your mother can't do you no good
Soon one morning
Death comes creeping through the room
Soon one morning
Death comes creeping through the room
So hush, hush
Someone is calling my name
Mmhmm, hush, hush
Somebody's calling my name
Soon one morning
Someone will call my name
Crying "oh my Lord, oh my Lord
What shall I do? What shall I do?"
The lyrics of "Hush" by Bedouin Soundclash are a haunting reflection on death and the inevitability of its approach. The repeated refrain of "Soon one morning, death comes creeping through the room" serves as a reminder that no one can escape the ultimate fate that awaits us all. The second verse emphasizes the futility of relying on others for help, even one's own mother, when faced with the looming specter of death. Instead, the lyrics suggest that we must face this fate alone.
The chorus introduces a new element to the song, with the singer hearing someone calling their name. The repetition of the phrase "hush, hush" creates a sense of urgency, implying that this voice is urging the singer to remain silent and listen closely. The final verse finds the singer crying out to their Lord for guidance and a clear path forward.
Overall, "Hush" is a deeply meditative song that confronts the listener with the reality of mortality. It invites us to contemplate our own mortality and consider what we will do when faced with the ultimate end. The song is a timeless reminder of the inevitability of death and the importance of embracing our mortality as a part of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon one morning
At some point in the near future
Death comes creeping through the room
The inevitability of death is ever present
You can call on your mother
In times of trouble, one might seek the comfort of their mother
Your mother can't do you no good
However, no amount of comfort can protect one from the eventual reality of death
So hush, hush
So be quiet and listen
Someone is calling my name
Perhaps a higher power is trying to communicate with the individual
Soon one morning
The near future
Death comes creeping through the room
Death is still an ever-present reality
Soon one morning
Again, in the near future
Someone will call my name
Perhaps the artist is aware of their impending death
Crying "oh my Lord, oh my Lord
At this point, there is a realization of the inevitability of death
What shall I do? What shall I do?"
There is a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty toward what comes next
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BloggerMusicMan
Best song on the record. I wish they performed this live when I went to see them last year at the Sound Academy.
Hannah Toulson
I have to write a vocal arrangement piece for my bachelor of music this is definitely where im gonna draw my inspiration! That was badasssssss
Kona
I heard this band on a cooking show called Chuck's Day Off, and I liked what I heard so I found this. It's pretty cool. I'm gonna have to find the whole album somewhere.
Jethromcsheepherder
Thanks iaquinta89..thanks to you posting their albums on here I was able to discover them..bought all their albums..and I am eternally grateful. Also, as a Canadian, I am disappointed in myself for not knowing their amazing talent earlier. My local far north small town radio station only plays When the Night Feels My Song all the time...someone has to tell MooseFM that there are OTHER songs by them that kick ass..I tried..they won't listen.
Jessica Raffa
Miss these guys so so so much, true talents.
CaapriceTube
BEAUTIFUL a capella song.
Jethromcsheepherder
Best of luck..and good choice for inspiration.
CamflougedZut
@Exis88 the lyrics are to a well-knows gospel, or at least borrowed from it, but the tune itself, the harmonies and such, are their own.
arttheboy
Play this when I die
alx88
is this a cover or their original anyone know?