“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
Manipulation
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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No fear
As you can see we've got nothing to hide
No fear, no fear
As you can see we've got nothing to hide
No fear of giving you a lot of what you need
So now I'm part of it
So now I'm part of it
I'm coming through on every beat
So now I'm part of it
Of a sea of pure emotions
So now I'm part of it
I'm coming through on every beat, every beat, every beat, every
Beat, every beat
So now I'm part of it
This is manipulation
This is manipulation
This is manipulation
This is manipulation
We'll put your soul in danger
We'll put your soul in danger
Destroy and rearrange her
Destroy and rearrange her
As you can see we've got tricks on our sleeves and magic sticks
As you can see we've got tricks on our sleeves and a better plan
We got the eyes that scan deep into your world
We got the gods and the demons on our side
This is manipulation
This is manipulation
We'll put your soul in danger
We'll put your soul in danger
Destroy and rearrange her
Destroy and rearrange her
This is manipulation
This is manipulation
So now I'm part of it
Of a sea of pure emotions
So now I'm part of it
I'm coming through on every beat
So now I'm part of it
Of a sea of pure emotions
So now I'm part of it
I'm coming through on every beat
So now I'm part of it
Of a sea of pure emotions
So now I'm part of it
I'm coming through on every beat, every beat, every beat, every
Beat, every beat
The song Manipulation by Blasted Mechanism is about the power dynamics between an artist and their audience. The lyrics play with the idea of transparency and openness, claiming "we've got nothing to hide." However, this is juxtaposed with the repeated chorus of "this is manipulation," suggesting that they are in fact pulling the strings and manipulating their listeners. The verses talk about being part of a "sea of pure emotions" and coming through on every beat, implying that they are tapping into something deeper and more fundamental than mere performance.
The song also references the idea of danger, promising to "put your soul in danger" and "destroy and rearrange her." This could be interpreted as a warning to the audience that they are playing with something powerful and potentially dangerous by engaging with the music. The lines "we got the gods and the demons on our side" further emphasize this idea of tapping into something mystical and supernatural.
Overall, Manipulation is a dark and provocative song that plays with themes of power, manipulation, and danger. It suggests that the relationship between artist and audience is not always straightforward, and that there is a certain degree of risk involved in engaging with music.
Line by Line Meaning
As you can see we've got nothing to hide
We have complete transparency and openness in our actions
No fear
We are not afraid of anything or anyone
No fear of giving you a lot of what you need
We are willing to provide you with everything you require without any hesitation
So now I'm part of it
I have become a member of this group or organization
Of a sea of pure emotions
Amidst a large group of individuals who are experiencing strong feelings
I'm coming through on every beat
I am actively participating in everything and fully involved
This is manipulation
Deceptive strategies and tactics are being employed
We'll put your soul in danger
We will jeopardize your essence and being
Destroy and rearrange her
We will annihilate and restructure your identity
As you can see we've got tricks on our sleeves and magic sticks
We have many hidden resources and capabilities that can be utilized to achieve our goals
We got the eyes that scan deep into your world
We have the ability to see through your exterior and explore your innermost thoughts and feelings
We got the gods and the demons on our side
We have access to supernatural powers and entities that support our cause
Contributed by Cooper G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.