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
Blood Sugar
Pendulum Lyrics
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We understand that you
Have come tonight
To bare witness to the sound
Of drum and bass
We regret to announce that this is not the case
As instead, we come tonight to bring you,
Ladies and gentlemen prepare to hold your color
Okay, fuck it, I lied
It's drum and bass what you gonna do?
The opening lines of Pendulum’s “Blood Sugar” provide a tongue-in-cheek misdirection to the audience. The band initially acknowledges their audience’s presence, before explaining that the expected drum and bass genre will not be played, but rather a “sonic recreation of the end of the world”. This statement references the ambient elements, dissonant sounds, and overall chaotic production that characterizes the track. The ominous atmosphere portrayed, as if the end of the world is imminent, is further amplified by the seemingly prophetic words of the track’s outro, in which an undiscernible voice repeatedly asks “Are you listening to me?” as if begging the listener to heed the warning within the track.
The lyrical content of “Blood Sugar” can also be interpreted as a commentary on the lack of originality and creativity in music. The opening lines are a nod to the audience’s expectation of hearing the traditional drum and bass genre by the band, perhaps representing the audience’s preference for songs that are predictable rather than innovative. By stating that the band will provide a “sonic recreation of the end of the world,” they create an alternative experience that challenges the listener’s assumptions about music.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Dear audience
We understand that you
We acknowledge that you
Have come tonight
Are present here tonight
To bare witness to the sound
To experience the music
Of drum and bass
Of a certain genre of electronic music
We regret to announce that this is not the case
Unfortunately, that's not what we've got for you tonight
As instead, we come tonight to bring you,
Instead, we aim to present to you
The sonic recreation of the end of the world
A musical interpretation of the apocalypse
Ladies and gentlemen prepare to hold your color
Brace yourselves for a intense and turbulent experience
Okay, fuck it, I lied
Actually, I was lying earlier
It's drum and bass what you gonna do?
The music genre we're presenting is actually drum and bass, how will you react?
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Gareth Mcgrillen, Matthew White, Robert Swire Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RowanTheAlien
Pendulum - using the MLG voice before montage parodies even existed.
@berniesanchaz5367
+Coggers Must be the origin of MLG or just the illuminati
@weed75black35
The mlg voice is for losers who can't buy a mic.
@Svallen675
+weed75 Black No
@weed75black35
Svallen675 Or to add a comedic effect. Sometimes also used as a "robot voice" for films/
@indeepjable
weed75 Black Loosers Like Me Who Have No Microphone Or Editing Software.
@nlyonsable
There's a glitch in the track at 1:22.
Had this up on full blast it scared the shit out of me.
@lastnamefirstname5546
get rekt
@ZphGaming
Same fuckin shit, thought i blew up my sound system >.>
@eot0x00ff8
lel