“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
New Assault
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Cause even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
When I stand up it comes to me all things happen easily
Just like fresh fruit from a tree, I keep thinking poetry
Overflowing from the sea, like a ray of energy
Beaming over you and me, I take a new reality
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
Even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Cause even when your heart denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Yeah even when your feet deny it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
This new beat is taking over
Grab that same old looks manoeuvre
It's massive, take cover
We just don't seem to get it over
Pass the test, you're the best
You're nothing but the rest
You're just a plan upon the desk
You gotta try to open the door
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song New Assault convey a message of perseverance and determination in the face of resistance. The repeated lines "even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit" emphasize the importance of pushing through mental barriers and enjoying the experience of "dancing to this huge beat." The lyrics suggest that trying something new and taking a risk can lead to a rewarding feeling of clarity and energy.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to "take a try, take a dive, take a new assault," emphasizing the importance of stepping outside of one's comfort zone to achieve personal growth. The references to getting "it clear" and thinking "poetry" suggest that this personal growth involves a new level of self-awareness and creativity. The lyrics also make references to testing oneself and striving to be the best.
Overall, New Assault is a motivational song that encourages the listener to be unafraid of trying something new or taking on a challenge, even when it may be difficult or uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
Even when your mind denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Despite your thoughts telling you to stop, you must continue dancing to this powerful rhythm
Take a try, take a dive, take a new assault
All in the mirror
Have a song, have a dance, have a new assault
Until you're getting it clear
Experiment with new movements, observe yourself and perfect your dance until you feel confident in your abilities
When I stand up it comes to me all things happen easily
Just like fresh fruit from a tree, I keep thinking poetry
Overflowing from the sea, like a ray of energy
Beaming over you and me, I take a new reality
As I stand up, everything comes naturally to me and my thoughts turn poetic, flowing freely like a burst of energy shining upon us and creating an altered reality
Cause even when your heart denies it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Even when your feelings contradict your actions, you must continue to dance to the dominant rhythm
Yeah even when your feet deny it, you know you can't quit,
You gotta keep on dancing to this huge beat
Even when your physical exhaustion threatens to stop you, you must persist in your movement to the powerful beat
This new beat is taking over
Grab that same old looks manoeuvre
It's massive, take cover
We just don't seem to get it over
Pass the test, you're the best
You're nothing but the rest
You're just a plan upon the desk
You gotta try to open the door
This new rhythm is becoming dominant, causing us to adapt to new visual expressions. We must prepare ourselves for its impact, as we struggle to overcome stagnation and mediocrity. Passing the test proves we are the best, standing out among the ordinary. We must push forward and discover new opportunities
Contributed by Scarlett V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.