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
Sounds Of Life Feat. Jasmine Yee
Pendulum Lyrics
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Looks like time had deleted it all,
It may be everything that could have been was thrown away,
So just take what is left, don't somehow fill the space,
When I can see through it, oh I feel safe again,
I feel warmer...
[Chorus]
Why do I retire
Sounds of life outside
One by one...
Got nothing to hideâ?¦
One by one
Couldn't have seen it come, from an inch away,
But it's here, right on time,
Wait for the flash of grey and we will feel the same,
If we can just drift for a while,
When I'm back on the ground I feel safe again,
I feel warmer...
Sounds of life outside
Why do I retire
Sounds of life outside
One by one...
Got nothing to hideâ?¦
Sounds of life outside
Why do I retire
Sounds of life outside
One by one...
Got nothing to hideâ?¦
One by one
In "Sounds Of Life," Pendulum explores the feeling of waiting for something that might never come to fruition. The lyrics suggest that time has deleted everything that could have been, and all that's left is to take what remains and not try to fill the space. The singer seems to find solace in being able to see through the situation and feel safe and warm again. The chorus takes a different direction, with the repeated question of "Why do I retire?" Perhaps the singer is questioning their own tendency to withdraw from the world and rely on the safety of their own thoughts.
The overall theme of the song seems to be about finding ways to cope with uncertainty and to stay connected to the world outside. The sounds of life outside become a recurring motif, suggesting that there is a whole world of potential experiences waiting just beyond the edges of our lives. The repetition of "one by one" also lends a sense of urgency and inevitability to the lyrics, as if the singer is trying to remind themselves to take things as they come and not get bogged down in waiting.
Overall, "Sounds Of Life" is a thought-provoking meditation on the challenges of living in a constantly changing world. It reminds us to stay present and engaged, even when things are uncertain and the future is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like you're waiting for nothing,
You appear to be waiting for something that may not come.
Looks like time had deleted it all,
Everything that could have been has been lost due to the passage of time.
It may be everything that could have been was thrown away,
Maybe all the possibilities were discarded.
So just take what is left, don't somehow fill the space,
Accept what remains and don't try to compensate for what is missing.
When I can see through it, oh I feel safe again,
I feel secure when I have a better understanding of my situation.
I feel warmer...
I experience a sense of comfort and ease.
Sounds of life outside
The audible activities that occur beyond our enclosed space.
Why do I retire
What is the motivation behind my withdrawal from the sounds of life outside?
One by one...
Individual activities or events that take place incrementally.
Got nothing to hideâ?¦
There is no hidden agenda or ulterior motive.
Couldn't have seen it come, from an inch away,
It was impossible to predict that it was coming, even though it was very close.
But it's here, right on time,
It has arrived as scheduled, according to its predetermined timeline.
Wait for the flash of grey and we will feel the same,
Once it happens, we'll experience the same emotions.
If we can just drift for a while,
If we can temporarily put our lives on hold...
When I'm back on the ground I feel safe again,
I feel secure when my life is stable and predictable.
One by one
One after the other, individually.
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Written by: ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON
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