In 2005 they released their debut album, Hold Your Colour. Critically, the album was well-received in both the United Kingdom and Australia. In addition, it was one of the biggest selling Drum and Bass releases of all time. Pendulum have also collaborated with Freestylers, releasing the single "Fasten Your Seatbelt". MC $pyda and DJ Tenor Fly also feature as vocalists on "Tarantula".
Pendulum's sound is typically heavy beats accompanied by low, buzzing bass lines, overlaid with synthesized leads. As of their second album, In Silico, further experiments with sound are evident with many more elements from rock and typical electronic music being incorporated into their music. "In Silico" is Pendulum's first album for Warner Bros. Records via the bands Ear Storm imprint.
Their track "Vault" was played by almost every DJ and was declared by annual Knowledge Drum’n’bass Awards as The Best Track of the Year. They have also created many remixes, including a remix of Voodoo People by The Prodigy.
The band's third album "Immersion" was released on 24th May 2010, entering the UK album charts at #1 at the end of that week.
In 2011, members Swire and McGrillen started their side project, Knife Party, as a way to create different kinds of electronic music. It has since become their primary focus, however they have not ruled out the possibility of new Pendulum material in the future.
Their official website can be found at www.pendulum.com.
2. A Black Metal band from France. Their debut album Les Fragments du Chaos was released in 2012 by Hass Weg Productions.
3. A group from Melbourne who were distributed by Viscous Vinyl and MDS, both labels also based in Melbourne. They released one album called "3 Knocks" which featured the track "Coma" for which an ARIA Music Award was won for "Best Dance Release" in 1997.
4. There is also a Trip-hop group from the UK going by the name who released an album titled "Creature Feature" in 1997 on Cup Of Tea Records.
5. Pendulum was a Belgian band, founded by Serge Demol. Their debut single was called "It's a Beautiful Day". It was released in 1970 and became a hit. Two more singles were released in 1971 and 1974, but weren't successful.
6. Justin Wolthers, from Australia. One of the legendary Bloody Fist Records early members producing hardcore-techno and doomcore. Also goes under the alias De-Koder.
7. Pendulum was progressive rock from Indonesia. The first album release in 2003, Hypnotize, by taking the listener from chunky guitar solos onto light riffs and inspirational lyrics. With only one song featuring vocals (Ulah Manusia feat. Ipang), these four former music students build on a chemistry developed over years at school and playing in various bands based in Jakarta. Their speed and precision stand out on each track without robbing the music of its soul.
There are:
Michael (Drums) Influences Led Zeppelin, Terry Bozio, Casiopea
Turi (Guitar) Influences Rush, Journey, Van Halen, Racer X, Earl Klugh, Enya
Rifki (Guitar) Influences Dokken, Paul Gilbert, Night Ranger, Dream Theatre
Adit (Bass) Influences Jaco Pastorius, Level 42, Magellan
Their album can reach at:
http://www.equinoxdmd.com/pendulum/default.htm
Axle Grinder
Pendulum Lyrics
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A dimension not only of sound but of mind
This is not a new world or otherwise
It is simply an extension of what began in the old one
It has patterned the ripping imprint on the pages of history since the beginning of time
Time is the future
The opening lines of Pendulum's song Axle Grinder depict an otherworldly dimension that transcends sound and reaches into the depths of the human psyche. The lyrics suggest that this dimension is not a wholly new world, but rather a continuation of what has come before. The mark it has left on the pages of history is deep and indelible, and has been present since the beginning of time. As the song progresses, the theme of time becomes increasingly prominent, culminating in the assertion that time is the future.
The lyrics of Axle Grinder are rich in symbolism and metaphysical references. The "dimension not only of sound but of mind" is a phrase taken from the iconic opening narration of The Twilight Zone, and suggests a place where reality is fluid and malleable. The idea that this dimension is not a completely new world, but rather an extension of the old one, echoes the concept of the multiverse, where alternate versions of reality coexist alongside our own. The reference to time as the future speaks to the idea that our actions in the present have a profound impact on what is to come, and that the future is not set in stone but is instead shaped by our choices in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
You're travelling through another dimension
You are experiencing something new and unfamiliar.
A dimension not only of sound but of mind
This experience is not limited to just auditory stimulation, but it also affects your mindset.
This is not a new world or otherwise
It is not an entirely new reality, but just a continuation of what has already existed.
It is simply an extension of what began in the old one
This experience is just a continuation of what was happening before, with some added elements.
It has patterned the ripping imprint on the pages of history since the beginning of time
This experience has left an indelible mark on history, with its influence being felt since the dawn of time.
Time is the future
The influence of time and its direction has a profound impact on what the future holds.
Contributed by Colton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.