“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
karkov
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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Bradobva slavograt, un duldjie moodcranav.
Drismov, bradano shultze mie te drismov,
Naboltse drumo slavograt,
un duldjie moodcranav.
Gun dag, djamino djie djie do'
Karkov nadabrovitchka duldjie karkov,
Madrone zie tuscravitz, da zudazie viet su.
Gun dag, djamino djie djie do'
Huk dag drudavie mie te su.
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song "Karkov" are highly poetic and abstract, using a blend of invented language, mysterious imagery, and rhythmic chants to create a sense of otherworldliness and hypnotic fascination. The song seems to be about an exotic, unknown land called Karkov, which is described as a place of enchantment, glory, and mystery. The repeated phrase "nadabrovitchka duldjie Karkov" seems to evoke a sense of chanting or invocation, as if the singer is trying to summon the spirit of Karkov itself.
The second stanza introduces the figure of Drismov, who may be a person, a place, or a concept. The line "Naboltse drumo slavograt" suggests a road or path through the wilderness, perhaps leading to Karkov itself. The phrase "un duldjie moodcranav" may be a reference to some kind of ritual or ceremony that takes place in this remote location. Again, the words themselves don't have a clear meaning, but the rhythm and melody convey a sense of urgency and transcendence.
The final stanza includes the repeated phrase "Gun dag, djamino djie djie do'", which seems to be a kind of incantation or chant. The meaning is unclear, but the phrase is suggestive of a tribal or shamanic ritual. Overall, the song creates a powerful sense of atmosphere and suggests a rich mythology behind its elusive words.
Line by Line Meaning
Karkov, nadabrovitchka duldjie Karkov,
Karkov, a place of chaos and confusion.
Bradobva slavograt, un duldjie moodcranav.
The people of Karkov are trying to survive the unending war and misery.
Drismov, bradano shultze mie te drismov,
The citizens of Karkov are trying to make sense of the destruction around them.
Naboltse drumo slavograt, un duldjie moodcranav.
The people of Karkov are struggling to find peace and hope among the ruins.
Gun dag, djamino djie djie do'
The sounds of war and destruction are omnipresent in Karkov.
Huk dag drudavie mie te su.
The violence and tragedy in Karkov are overwhelming and never-ending.
Madrone zie tuscravitz, da zudazie viet su.
The people of Karkov are desperately searching for a way out of their misery and suffering.
Contributed by Ruby N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vamp7609
tive a grande felicidade de ver estes performers ao vivo varias vezes e o poderosíssimo espetáculo de musica de cenografia etc. foi sempre muito mais do que muitas bandas mainstream. Long Live!!
@TheAmoriangela
Karkov forever! não conheço música com mais good vibes que esta. arrepia-me sempre!
@traka917
São tão subvalorizados! Pena não serem de um país com uma cultura musical mais vasta! Tantas Marias leais e os verdadeiros artistas sendo ignorados! HINO INTEMPORAL
@susanarodrigues4864
Completamente... Não consigo perceber pk... Eles têm coisas que parecem de amanhã e no entanto espreitamos a data e ficamos... Wtf. Eu sei que conheci o trabalho deles num concerto na festa académica aqui em Setúbal. Lembro me de ao inicio dizer... Epa o que é esta merda que tá a tocar? Sei vos dizer que passado um pouco já estava lá na frente a curtir o molhe... Espectacular
@HarleyWoman68
4 anos depois deste comentário continuo à espera que sejam valorizados e lembrados. Já os tivemos na Concentração Internacional do Motoclube de Faro <3
@jofr4
@@susanarodrigues4864 Coincendias, também os conheci la na festa academica do IPS, ha uns valentes anos já... Escusado será dizer que depois foi amor ao 1 concerto :D e do nada.... Puff, passado uns tempos desapareceram :/
@lopazio
Só quem esteve lá é que valoriza...
@hugosilva1696
Ganda estalus maximus !!!!! Terra nu Distus ,BLASTED
@marioroldao
"GANH'Ó BOAVISTA!!!!!!" "FUUUJAAAAAAM" AHAHAHAHAAH Isto é um clássico e pêras!!
@tiagop137
AHAHAHAHAHAHAH