“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
Total Rebellion
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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Switch to the power of the Earth
Mining the meaning, from the beginning until the final frontier
Union your feathers heavenly brothers float to another sun
Changing the manner climbing the ladder, becoming more human
Time to get ready for total rebellion
Everybody fighting for total rebellion
We're breaking the walls of the golden pavilion
Less than a minute for total rebellion
We start the fire through the glass medallion
We're under the sign of the art stallion
We're getting now ready for total rebellion
Time to get ready for total rebellion
Everybody fighting for total rebellion
We gather for the blast we're more than a million
We're breaking the walls of the golden pavilion
Less than a minute for total rebellion
We start the fire through the glass medallion
We're under the sight of the utter stallion
We're getting now ready for total rebellion
When do you mean to how do you mean to
Switch to the power of the Earth
Meaning the meaning, from the beginning until the final frontier
Union you feathers heavenly brothers flow to another sun
Changing the manner climbing the ladder, becoming more human
When you get ready for total rebellion
Everybody focused on total rebellion
We're hoisting the sales of the master galleon
Brothers and sisters of the world battalion
Less than a second for total rebellion
Our soldiers in front have proved their value
Protecting the soil for the sacred burial
So now we're all ready for total rebellion
When do you mean to how do you mean to
Switch to the power of the Earth
Meaning the meaning, from the beginning until the final frontier
Union your feathers heavenly brothers float to another sun
Changing the manner climbing the ladder, becoming more human
The lyrics of Blasted Mechanism's "Total Rebellion" speak of a movement that aims to switch to the power of the Earth and change the manner in which humanity operates. The song invites the listeners to be a part of the revolution, to gather for the blast with a million others, and break the walls of the golden pavilion. The lyrics use powerful imagery of heavenly brothers floating to another sun and climbing the ladder to become more human. The song urges everyone to get ready for total rebellion and how difficult it is to switch to the power of something elemental and primordial like the Earth.
The song portrays a revolution that does not rely on violence but a collective effort of a million brothers and sisters that change the manner of climbing the ladder, switch to the power of the Earth, and become more human. The lyrics of "Total Rebellion" do not speak of a revolution that is aimed to overthrow the government or wage war but aims to break free from the shackles of greed, capitalism, and egoism that are leading us towards self-destruction. The song urges us to unite and become part of the world battalion that protects the soil for sacred burial and prevents further damage to the environment.
Line by Line Meaning
When do you mean to how do you mean to
When and how do you plan to make the change
Switch to the power of the Earth
Utilize the power and resources of the earth
Mining the meaning, from the beginning until the final frontier
Digging deep for the truth and discovering meaning in everything from the past to the future
Union your feathers heavenly brothers float to another sun
Unite and rise up together towards a greater purpose
Changing the manner climbing the ladder, becoming more human
Transforming and evolving to become more humane
Time to get ready for total rebellion
It's time to prepare for a complete uprising
Everybody fighting for total rebellion
Everyone is joining the fight for complete revolution
We gather for the blast with more than a million
We come together in massive numbers to make a huge impact
We're breaking the walls of the golden pavilion
We're destroying the barriers of the privileged and wealthy
Less than a minute for total rebellion
We are running out of time to fully revolt
We start the fire through the glass medallion
We ignite the spark of change through a symbol of power and significance
We're under the sign of the art stallion
We are guided and inspired by the majestic force of art
When you get ready for total rebellion
Prepare yourself for the complete transformation
Everybody focused on total rebellion
Everyone is solely dedicated to achieving the complete revolution
We're hoisting the sales of the master galleon
We're raising the sails of the powerful ship to set out towards our goal
Brothers and sisters of the world battalion
We are all comrades in the global fight for change
Less than a second for total rebellion
Time is running out to spark the complete change
Our soldiers in front have proved their value
Our fighters at the forefront have demonstrated their worth
Protecting the soil for the sacred burial
Guarding and preserving the earth for the important legacy it holds
So now we're all ready for total rebellion
We are all completely prepared to launch a full revolt
Contributed by Ella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joao Afonso A. Pereira da Silva
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