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]
Walls Fall Down
Bedouin Soundclash Lyrics
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On your old town
Then you begin
See I had these walls
Built up so strong
Built when I was young
In wars I've won
But if I'm alone
Stone upon stone
So tall I could not see
Beyond my wall
But your walls fall down
And your walls fall down
And when walls come down
On your old town
You begin
A bit unassured
A bit insecure
I climbed up
And saw the world I lacked
And my fist stone cracked
Foundations collapsed
Standing on the ground
In stone I found
That your walls fall down
And your walls fall down
And when walls come down
On your old town
You begin
Got herd off the land
From where you stand
Beneath a shelter built by many hands
There is a stone
And you've locked the door
Of people you once were
You came for war
And your walls fall down
Walls fall down
Walls fall down
Like a stone falls down
I'm no stone
I'm no stone
Its just a stone
Stone falls down
Says he's a stone
(Walls fall down
Walls fall down)
No man's a stone
The lyrics to "Walls Fall Down" by Bedouin Soundclash explores the idea of breaking down the walls we build up around ourselves, whether it be physical or mental walls. The song suggests that when those walls come crashing down, we are forced to face the uncertainty and vulnerability that comes with the unknown. The lyrics begin by stating that when your old town walls fall down, that is when you begin. This is a metaphor for when the things we thought were stable and secure start to shake, that is when we begin to question everything and grow.
The lyrics also suggest that the walls we build up around ourselves are built from our past experiences, and that our past traumas can sometimes obstruct our ability to see the world beyond them. The singer had built walls so strong that he could not see beyond them until they started to crumble. The line "Got herd off the land. From where you stand" suggests that sometimes our walls can be so high that we can't see what is in front of us. It can be difficult to take the first step to climb over the wall, but once we do, we realize that there is a whole new world out there waiting for us.
In the end, the song concludes that "no man's a stone," suggesting that we are all human, vulnerable, and capable of growth if we allow ourselves to break down the walls we have built.
Line by Line Meaning
When the walls fall down
When the barriers that you've constructed around yourself come crashing down
On your old town
In the place where you grew up and have always called home
Then you begin
You're forced out of your comfort zone and begin to experience the world in a new way
See I had these walls
The artist is admitting to having erected emotional walls
Built up so strong
The barriers were not easily penetrated
Built when I was young
These walls were created during formative years
In wars I've won
These walls were developed as coping mechanisms to protect against various emotional battles
But if I'm alone
Without the support of others
Stone upon stone
Layer by layer, the walls were constructed
So tall I could not see
The barriers blocked the artist's view of the world outside
Beyond my wall
The singer was limited in experiences by their barriers
But your walls fall down
When others around you reveal their vulnerabilities or personal truths, it can serve as a catalyst to break down your own walls
And when walls come down
When you shed your defenses
A bit unassured
Feeling exposed and vulnerable
A bit insecure
Uncertain and uncertain of how to proceed
I climbed up
Pushed past discomfort and uncertainty to learn and grow
And saw the world I lacked
Gained a new perspective that had been blocked by emotional walls
And my fist stone cracked
The first steps towards change can be small, but they are significant
Foundations collapsed
As emotional walls come down, it can feel like the ground beneath you is shifting
Standing on the ground
Feeling more connected to your emotions and the world around you
In stone I found
Reflecting on past experiences and seeing them in a new light
Got herd off the land
Being removed from a familiar environment and community
From where you stand
From the singer's current perspective
Beneath a shelter built by many hands
Acknowledging the contributions of others in structures that provide protection and community
There is a stone
An immovable object signifying the singer's inability to change or move forward
And you've locked the door
Refusing to confront past emotions or experiences
Of people you once were
Not recognizing or reconciling with the person you were in the past
You came for war
Living life as though in conflict with yourself and others
Like a stone falls down
The emotional walls that had once fully defined the artist are beginning to break down
I'm no stone
The singer is not an immovable object, but rather capable of change and growth
No man's a stone
Human beings are inherently capable of evolving and adapting to new circumstances
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carl Pengelly, Eon Sinclair, Jay Malinowski
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skydudeff7
Lyrics:
When the walls fall down on your old town, then you begin
See, I had these walls built up so strong
Built when I was young in wars I'd won
Fortified alone, stone upon stone
So tall I could not see beyond my wall
But our walls fall down, and all walls fall down
And when walls come down on your old town
Then you begin
A bit unassured, a bit insecure
I climbed up and I saw the world I lacked
And my first stone cracked, foundations collapsed
Standing on the ground in stone I'd found
That our walls fall down, and all walls fall down
And when walls come down on your old town
You begin
Governor of the land from where you stand
'neath a shelter built by many hands
There is a storm, and you've locked the door
On people you once were, you came for war
And your walls fall down
Walls fall down
Walls fall down
Like a stone comes down
And I'm no stone
I'm just no stone
Says he's a stone
skydudeff7
Lyrics:
When the walls fall down on your old town, then you begin
See, I had these walls built up so strong
Built when I was young in wars I'd won
Fortified alone, stone upon stone
So tall I could not see beyond my wall
But our walls fall down, and all walls fall down
And when walls come down on your old town
Then you begin
A bit unassured, a bit insecure
I climbed up and I saw the world I lacked
And my first stone cracked, foundations collapsed
Standing on the ground in stone I'd found
That our walls fall down, and all walls fall down
And when walls come down on your old town
You begin
Governor of the land from where you stand
'neath a shelter built by many hands
There is a storm, and you've locked the door
On people you once were, you came for war
And your walls fall down
Walls fall down
Walls fall down
Like a stone comes down
And I'm no stone
I'm just no stone
Says he's a stone
nanc9708
amazing band..I culd seriously listen to them all day long:)
BonzoForLyfe
This is great, been loving their music
Jake Becker
Bedouin killing it. I love this band.
jennifer
still love this band omg!
monky king
i love to listen this song its lovely
tayyisawesome
this band has the baddest sound.....i love it. can't even remember how i heard bout them!
ns90
great song!
jademm
Love this song. Too bad it's so short.
SpikyMagpie
Brilliant!