In 1995, Valdjiu, player of the Bambuleco and Kalachacra, and Karkov, began… Read Full Bio ↴In 1995, Valdjiu, player of the Bambuleco and Kalachacra, and Karkov, began Blasted Mechanism, an unusual fusion of music styles from all around this planet Earth and beyond.
“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

Under the Sun
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics

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Flowers of eternal order
Trapped inside the sphere
The seed, the flower the tree
Breaking cycles os apathy
Breaking cycles of apathy

We are all under the sun

Free in eternity
The power of creation
The sacred the profound
In all living
Breaking cycles of apathy
Breaking cycles of apathy

We are all under the sun

We wait for completion
the reality of zero
Water, fire, ether
Breaking cycles of apathy
Breaking cycles of apathy

We are all under the sun

Overall Meaning

The song "Under the Sun" by Blasted Mechanism is a tribute to the power of creation and the eternal beauty of nature. The lyrics evoke the image of flowers that are trapped inside a sphere, symbolizing the limitations and restrictions imposed upon us by society and our own apathy. At its core, the song is about breaking free from these cycles of apathy and realizing our full potential as human beings.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We are all under the sun," which can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one level, it simply means that we all live on this planet and are subject to the same laws of nature. However, it can also be seen as a statement about our shared humanity and the idea that we are all interconnected.

Throughout the song, there are references to the power of creation and the sacredness of life. The lyrics mention water, fire, and ether, which are important elements in many spiritual traditions. The emphasis on breaking cycles of apathy suggests that the band is encouraging listeners to take action and pursue their dreams, rather than simply going through the motions of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Flowers of eternal order
The beauty and structure of life was established long ago and will continue forever

Trapped inside the sphere
Existing within the limitations and rules of the universe

The seed, the flower the tree
The cycle of life and growth

Breaking cycles of apathy
Changing the patterns of indifference and inaction

We are all under the sun
We all share the same experience of existence on this planet and under this star

Free in eternity
Our souls will be liberated forever

The power of creation
The ability to bring forth life and ideas

The sacred the profound
Things that are considered holy and deep

In all living
Life takes on many forms

Breaking cycles of apathy
Changing the patterns of indifference and inaction

We are all under the sun
We all share the same experience of existence on this planet and under this star