“Balayashi”, the ensemble’s first outing becomes the best selling EP in Lisbon since then, bringing Ary’s strong bass pulses into the fold.
The collective incarnates their first outfit skins and aided by aboriginal instrument didgeridoo, spread their surprising chemistry throughout the stages of the university circuit and major festivals turning songs like “Atom Bride Theme” into expressions of pure energy.
In 1999 The debut album, “Plasma”, is acclaimed by both public and critics as one of the most original records ever made on Portuguese soil and the northern European, Klezmer inspired piece, “Karkov”, becomes a huge success amongst fans that flock to witness Blasted Mechanism’s second mutation.
By 2000, in the “Mix00” cd, these strange mutants, aided by Brazilian drummer Fred Stone’s weighty and frantic rhythms, melt electronics and tribalism into a unique sound. This aural concept sets the basis for the following album, “Namaste”, which becomes a sales and critical success and makes it to the Portuguese tops; “Are you ready” is considered one of the best Portuguese videos and Blasted Mechanism are nominated for MTV’s best Portuguese act thus catapulting the band, joined by Zymon, The Cosmic guitarist, multi-intrumentalist and player of the Indian sitar, and their third visual metamorphosis to ever larger audiences including the first shows in England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Check republic, Luxembourg and Mexico.
In 2005 the messianic album “Avatara” in which the bend presents itself in a Mexican supernatural alebrijes influenced physiological form becomes a number one gold disc on the Portuguese sales charts.
The two Valdjiu directed videos “Blasted Empire”, filmed in exotic Morocco and “Sun goes down”, which gets to number one on Portugal’s MTV hot list, get Blasted Mechanism nominated for best Portuguese act on MTVE awards once more.
With this new successful record, and perfected by percussionist Winga holder of extensive knowledge of traditional Africa the bend consolidates itself as a top act in its home country.
Throughout 2006 the band ritualises recording sessions for the following album, “Sound in light”, which, once inserted on a computer, provides the download of a second free cd “Light in sound”. This Theosophical magical celebration, released in 2007, gets critical and public acclaim and gets to nº2 in the national charts. With a new album comes a new image and Blasted Mechanism reveal themselves in a regal look that mixes mysticism, ancient cultures, technology and inner magnetism.
Throughout the years Blasted Mechanism have shared the stage with: Rage Against the Machine, Moby, Marylin Manson, Nick Cave, Beck, The Prodigy, Fantomas, Chemical Brothers, Patrice, Gentleman, System of a down, Asian dub foundation, amongst many others.
In 2008, with a new member, Guitshu, the band conjures a powerful multi-dimensional concept that will be released on 2009.
More info can be found at www.blastedmechanism.com or www.reverbnation.com/blastedmechanism
Are You Ready?
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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I'm ready!
This is the finest I can be
I am ready!
I trade now my crown for your kiss
Are you ready?
Let's put a record on, and dance the world
Are you ready? Are you ready for me?
We are ready! We are ready for love!
Are you ready? Are you ready for it?
I'll take you to that special place
Where your sparkling beauty intensifies
And no living man can steal the skies
From the blue deep of your eyes
I am ready! I am ready for you!
Are you ready? Are you ready for me?
We are ready! We are ready for love!
Are you ready? Are you ready for it?
Now I know the meaning
I'm ready!
This is the finest I can be
I am ready!
I trade now my crown for your kiss
Are you ready?
Let's put a record on, and dance the world
Are you ready? I am ready for you!
We are ready! Are you ready for me?
I am ready! I am ready for you!
We are ready! Are you ready for it?
Are you ready? Are you ready for it?
Are you ready for me?
We are ready! We are ready! We are ready!
We are ready for love, love, love, love, love!
We are ready for love!
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's "Are You Ready" suggest a readiness and enthusiasm for love and connection. The singer expresses awareness of the true meaning behind their desires and declares themselves prepared for connection. They trade in their crown for a kiss, suggesting a willing vulnerability and surrender of power. The line "Let's put a record on, and dance the world" further emphasizes the celebration and joy that love and connection can bring.
The repetition of the phrase "I am ready" suggests a sense of determination and confidence in pursuing this connection. The emphasis on being ready for the other person and questioning if they are also ready implies a reciprocity and mutuality in the desire for love. The lyrics also suggest a reverence for the beauty and depth of the other person's eyes, with the singer expressing a desire to take the other person to a special place where they can fully appreciate and bask in that beauty. The repetition of "We are ready" further emphasizes this sense of partnership and shared excitement for the potential of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I know the meaning
I have understood the true meaning and I am aware now
I'm ready!
I am fully prepared and willing to participate
This is the finest I can be
I am at my best possible self and cannot improve further
I trade now my crown for your kiss
I am ready to give up my position for your love
Are you ready?
Are you also prepared and willing to participate?
Let's put a record on, and dance the world
Let's celebrate by playing music and expressing our joy
We are ready! We are ready for love!
We are both prepared to engage in a loving relationship
I'll take you to that special place
I will bring you to a special location
Where your sparkling beauty intensifies
Where your beauty becomes even more vibrant and dazzling
And no living man can steal the skies
No one can take away the limitless possibilities and potential of our future together
From the blue deep of your eyes
From the depth of your soul and true inner self
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tintinsx
This is the best alternative sound from Portugal,excelent.
@eduardolouro
Ai 2003...nessa altura não se falava em troikas...não se falava em crises... ía-se a um concerto de Blasted de bolso cheio, dava para o gasóleo, dava para a bifana, dava para o concerto e ainda dava para comprar os preservativos! Agora? nem dá para por o carro a trabalhar na garagem, nem dá para umas pataniscas de bacalhau, nem dá para o concerto. Mas pelo menos salvam-se os bebés: baby boom.
@Andrys7
The best.........Blasted 4ever!!!!
@BlastedMorgana
Está muito bom o vídeo! Parabéns a todo o pessoal envolvido. E claro, uma grande música de Blasted!
@olavoneves123
E a merlhor banda portuguesa de rock ao encontro o prazer de ouvir bom som, gosto muito de BLASTED boa treguas ao som portugues! FORCA blasted!
@Havenent101
wow these guys are addcitive...
@Zymon05
Blasted Mechanism melhor banda do mundo!!!!
@gianluccafalconne
YES I'M READY!!!!
@xCrysisx
BLASTED!!! Da Best xD
@diogoRibeirinha
Oh pá, eles arrebentaram tudo na Latada deste ano em Coimbra. Foi demais.