There are at least seven artists/groups called 'Kismet':

1) Kismet i… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven artists/groups called 'Kismet':

1) Kismet is an indie rock quintet originated from Utrecht, Netherlands. Influenced by the likes of Cursive, Depeche Mode, Blonde Redhead and The Get Up Kids, the group was founded in the winter of 2002. After releasing two E.P.s the bands line-up solidified in 2006 and started focussing on a debut full-length album. Kismets sound is characterized by their dynamic compositions, combining complicated songstructures with a seamless melody and catchy vocals.
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2) The nasheed duo, Kismet, started out performing as members of Nur. As directions changed, fate led Asad Khan and Shoaib Khan to form Kismet. They have performed at many venues including OSU, Rutgers University, Elmhurst's Frick Center & Irion Hall, Rosemont Convention Center, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, and many more. They claim their biggest influences are Josh Groban, Yusuf Islam, and John Lennon. With a strong lyrical message in their songs and a combination of different musical cultures, Kismet is ambitious in delivering a positive and unifying message across the world.

3) The Macedonian darkwave group, Kismet, was active from 1993-2000 and released 4 cds, two albums on Tone Casualties, the label owned by Gabor Csupo of Klasky Csupo (the company that produces cartoons like Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys). They were known for their unique blend of industrial beats, gothic atmospheres, and Macedonian folk flourishes.

4) There has also been a grunge band from the UK from 1999-2003, a thrash band from the USA, and a metal band from Italy from 2002-present.

5) There is also Kismet from Oxfordshire, UK. 3 women - 3 voices - many instruments.
Kismet ki'smet (or -z-) n. Destiny, fate.
[Turk., f. Arab. kisma(t) (kasama divide)]
From wild Eastern European dance tunes to haunting Celtic lullabies, Kismet play an eclectic mix of instrumental and vocal folk music along with their own subtle compositions on accordion, clarinet, violin, mandola, koto, shamisen, whistles and percussion.
Kismet features the creative talents of Melissa Holding, Katherine Lucas and Jackie Singer, each of them a singer, instrumentalist, composer and arranger.
Along with three beautifully matched voices, they play between them clarinet, whistles, fiddle, mandola, accordion, percussion, shamisen (Japanese banjo) and koto (Japanese harp). With such a rich palette of sounds, textures and dynamics at their disposal, Kismet can take you from a wild Romanian dance to a haunting Celtic lullaby, via a French cafe or a Japanese monastery.
Since forming in 2001 Kismet have played concerts in town halls, churches, abbeys, sheds and cafés, arboretums and botanic gardens in and around Oxfordshire and contributed their music to festivals, community events, celebrations, wakes, weddings, and fashions shows.
They have also collaborated with storytellers, poets and dancers and provided music for theatre pieces.
In 2005 Kismet were commissioned by the University of Oxford Botanic Gardens to create and perform new work for five festivals with themes relating to plants and people, as part of an Arts Council funded residency.

6) There was also a free jazz ensemble called Kismet based in Chapel Hill, NC in the 1990s. They recorded one album, "Curious Yellow" on Daisy Lane records.

7) Kismet is not at least the short name of Kismet Yildiz, a folk singer from Kurdistan.

Revolution
Kismet Lyrics

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Will not be televised, the hellish lights blindside hindsight and desensitize
Until stopped, myself and I will melodize Gil Scott
Broadcast the shot blasts, ruins like Winterfell
Shot glasses, cinder smell, dropped passes, NFL
Got a stark contrast, white on black, red through the tabloids
Fights and attacks ensue in the black void
Engulf the horizon, earth environment revolution
Illuminated by the asteroid that struck the surface

Wage waves and cell service that wade in the hell that dwell away from shell of Earth
It's so static, unwavering as opposed to the nomadic plates and them
Flounceful tectonics, man the mounts are despotic, ice cold at the top
But inside like how impact crash and melt comets
I syntax these sonnets intact, 'cause revolution is upon us

Revolutions accelerate, it's spinning, set the record straight
Contain the plans of uprising, surviving the years past
Fuck dying, hear blasts of stars that steer fast and collapse as alas the sun lightens
Shining alike on cesspits and islands, the city's restless
On the peasants, grip tightens
No respite or silence, but still the aliens watch rebellions as we're trying it
Like Earth's conduct around the sun
Just a product of its environment

My fist was closed when it hit his nose
And if I'd missed, it'd open, fit into motion Kismet's conclusion
Scary omens end revolutionary moments
And opponents of the righteous men would triumph with their violence
The chosen ones bask in the rays of the golden sun
Froze with shade of Earth's malevolence
Revolution inert, disperse the elements
Until I return to the sediments I'll wander
Ponder why they hate what they're unable to conquer
In the fable they're somber, unstable monsters
Volatile, reactive, sound explosive, but to ossicles are magic
From common griots, the lawman's articles are evil and backwards
Flaunt not the savant, but the savage
On top, the interplanetary opps are blocking passage
It's planned and scary, atop the ottomans sit janissaries
Stomping on victims of martyrdom they stand to bury

Revolutions accelerate, it's spinning, set the record straight
Contain the plans of uprising, surviving the years past
Fuck dying, hear blasts of stars that steer fast and collapse as alas the sun lightens
Shining alike on cesspits and islands, the city's restless
On the peasants, grip tightens
No respite or silence, but still the aliens watch rebellions as we're trying it

Like Earth's conduct around the sun
Just a product of its environment

Overall Meaning

In "Revolution," Kismet delves into the theme of revolution and its impact on society. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the way society is controlled and manipulated by the media and those in power. The line "Will not be televised, the hellish lights blindside hindsight and desensitize" suggests that the true nature of the revolution will not be accurately portrayed in the media, leading to a lack of awareness and understanding among the people. Kismet draws inspiration from Gil Scott-Heron, a musician and poet known for his social and political commentary, hinting at the need for a voice of truth and resistance.

The song continues to emphasize the chaotic and destructive nature of revolution. The lyrics depict images of ruins, violence, and conflict, symbolized by references to Winterfell (a fictional city known for its destruction in the Game of Thrones series) and the NFL. The contrast between the white on black and the red through the tabloids further emphasizes the volatile and divisive nature of revolution. Kismet also explores the idea of revolution as an unstoppable force, likening it to an asteroid that strikes and transforms the surface of the Earth. The lyrics reflect a sense of resilience and determination, suggesting that revolution is imminent and necessary.

Overall, "Revolution" reflects on the complexities of societal change and the role of individuals in bringing about revolution. It serves as a call to action, urging listeners to stand up against oppressive systems and seek change.

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Written by: Kaeden Souki

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