“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
Karkow
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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The song "Karkow" by Blasted Mechanism is a captivating and high-energy track that showcases the band's unique sound and style. The lyrics of the song tell a story of a fictional land called Karkow, which is full of mystery, magic, and excitement. The verses of the song describe the various wonders and dangers of Karkow, painting a vivid picture of this otherworldly place. The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging the listener to come and join in the adventure of Karkow.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics of "Karkow" is that they represent a metaphor for the human experience. Just as Karkow is a land of wonder and danger, so too is life full of both good and bad experiences. The song encourages listeners to embrace the unpredictability and adventure of life, rather than shying away from it.
Overall, "Karkow" is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking track that showcases Blasted Mechanism's unique blend of rock, electronic, and world music influences. It is easy to see why the band has gained such a devoted following in Portugal and beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
there's a city where the sun don't shines
In Karkow, the sun is so obscured by the pollution and industry that it never fully shines on the city.
it's a place where the young man dies
The youth in Karkow struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment, leading many to meet an early demise.
on the street the color of blood spilled
The streets of Karkow are stained with the blood of those who have fallen victim to violence and despair.
listen to the sound of the screams
The screams of those suffering in Karkow echo through the city and serve as a constant reminder of the harsh reality.
in this city we'll find the meaning of life
Despite the suffering and hardships, the people of Karkow continue to search for purpose and meaning in their lives.
for every soul born, an angel dies
The brutal conditions of Karkow take a toll not only on the living, but also on those who pass on to the afterlife.
the sky's always warning us, be on watch
The ominous sky in Karkow serves as a warning to its inhabitants to be on guard at all times in order to survive.
we will purify the essence of your soul
Despite the dark reality of Karkow, the band seeks to bring light and purity to the souls of those living in the city.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Karkow, P. Ary, Valdjiu, Luigi Lust, Lencaster
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Boneless Rock
Como não se Encontrava no YouTube .. Decidi dar a Iniciativa de o Meter Cá, Esta Obra de Arte é mesmo singular !
Eduardo Francisco Louro Marques
Impressionante! quando eu ouvi esta música, pela primeira vez em 2000, na rádio Antena3, vibrei que nem um louco!!! Bem tentei adquirir um CD, mas infelizmente eles editaram poucos "Plasma", preferindo editar massivamente o "Mix00", no início de 2001, quase em simultâneo com o "Mix01". Aí, já a "Karkow" estava completamente «mixada». Mas gosto de ouvir ambas as versões. Apenas digo que a versão original deveria ser relembrada um dia em palco. Bem sei que é uma utopia... :(
Drevilrodrigues
Esta musica remonta a1999, é bom ver a evolução desta grande banda, lembro-me apesar de ser miudo na altura desta musica, Blasted Caracteriza-se por isto por dar liberdade de interpretaçao as musicas o ultimo concerto foi brutal na lagoa das sete cidades no inicio de Abril This song is from 1999 and so the things they wear seem a little older, but thisphase of Blasted(plasma phase) show to everyone a different band who as now evolued to something simply amazing with really different suits
Eduardo Francisco Louro Marques
O Karkov saiu da banda em Janeiro de 2008. Foi um dos fundadores em 1994, mais o Valdjiu (este ainda na banda). Saiu, alegando falta de energia para oferecer à banda, mas a decisão já havia sido tomada em Julho/Agosto 2007. Esta música pertence ao album "Plasma", e é cantada em Karkoviano, um léxico próprio da banda. Editado e gravado em 1999. Hoje em dia, esta música é tocada na versão do album "Mix00", bem diferente da versão original.
Drevilrodrigues
ninguém nunca sabera ao certo se é mesmo o que dizes ou não, o Karkow Deixou a banda e era ele que usava este dialecto,como ja disse antes este é um dialecto que funde varias culturas e certas linguas que nao sao correntemente usadas, e outras que foi ele mesmo que inventou mas o objectivo era so um eraquebrar a limitaçao chamada barreira linguistica, e cada um poder dar a conotaçao que quiser, tal como tu cres nessa ha quem pensa noutras e é isso o poder desta musica Namaste :)
Edgar Duarte
Muito obrigado pela disponibilização deste video. Parece que mais videos antigos desaparecerem, havia um video com eles a cantar e a andar mascarados nas ruas, alguém ainda tem esse video?
jigoku78
e até aposto mais: 'na dabrovitchka dodje, karkow", é um sérvio quase perfeito para "vem para a dubrowska (a tal vodka), karkow". eu explico (ou tento): na (advérbio de lugar) dabrovitchka (dubrowska, vodka polaca), dodje (vem, do verbo vir), karkow (de karkov, quem escreveu a música).
rui santos
Portuga1992 és o maior... obrigadao mesmo!!! ver este video e o de Jaen como o novo vovalista é que é uma tortura do crlh... nao estraguem a historia blastediana.
Iskander67
By pure chance i found this video, and it's a good song i must say. We have in whole Europe great artists but who are only famous in their countries, what a shame.
Joel
Bom trabalho ! Este por acaso não conhecia!