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
The Fountain
Pendulum Lyrics
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Well no, you're wrong
You don't feel my energy
But it won't be long
I see the sun
Believe the dark
Soon I'll disappear
But I'll make my mark
All these fears
And all this love
All you've given me
Is not enough
All my dreams
And all this stuff
All made real
And it's not enough
Watching, waiting, shaping, faking
Shocking, pumping, mocking, stopping
Falling, stalling, warning, crawling
Rejecting, perfecting, loving, ending
Behind my eyes
Is rage alone
But you don't understand
It was all home-grown
I'm not afraid
I just don't belong
It may be cynical
But it all seems wrong
All these fears
And all this love
All you've given me
Is not enough
All my dreams
And all this stuff
All made real
And it's not enough
Watching, waiting, shaping, faking
Shocking, pumping, mocking, stopping
Falling, stalling, warning, crawling
Rejecting, perfecting, loving, ending
Behind my eyes
Is rage alone
But you don't understand
It was all home-grown
I'm not afraid
I just don't belong
It may be cynical
But it all seems wrong
All these fears
And all this love
All you've given me
Is not enough
All my dreams
And all this stuff
All made real
And it's not enough
Watching, waiting, shaping, faking
Shocking, pumping, mocking, stopping
Falling, stalling, warning, crawling
Rejecting, perfecting, loving, ending
The song “The Fountain” by Pendulum feat. Steven Wilson is a reflection on the feeling of inadequacy and the constant search for purpose in life. The lyrics describe a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the status quo, where the persona feels that all the love, stuff, and dreams are not enough to fill the void inside, and that the world is not making sense anymore. The opening lines present a conversation where the persona’s confidence and intuition are being questioned by someone else who cannot feel the same energy or understand the emotions. However, the persona remains resolute that they will make their mark and leave a legacy, even though they know that they will soon disappear. The idea of mortality and the impermanence of life is a recurring theme throughout the song.
The chorus is an affirmation of the persona's dissatisfaction with life, where they acknowledge the contrast between the fears and love they have experienced, and the dreams and stuff they have acquired. The repetition of the line "All made real, and it's not enough" reinforces the idea that material, emotional, and spiritual fulfillment are hard to achieve and that the persona is still searching for something deeper. The rest of the verses are a sequence of action words that describe the mindset of the persona as they navigate the world, trying to find meaning in their experiences. From "watching" and "waiting" to "rejecting" and "ending," each verb represents an attempt to shape the persona's reality and express their individuality, even if it means feeling rage and not belonging.
Overall, "The Fountain" offers an introspective view of the contradictions and conflicts that arise when trying to find one's place in the world. The song encourages the listener to embrace their imperfections, take responsibility for their choices, and not give up on the quest for authenticity and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
You sure, you're right?
Doubting the validity of others' claims and opinions
Well no, you're wrong
Asserting one's own correctness over others
You don't feel my energy
Describing a feeling of being misunderstood or unappreciated
But it won't be long
Offering hope and optimism for the future
I see the sun
Observing beauty in the world
Believe the dark
Accepting and embracing the hardships in life
Soon I'll disappear
Recognizing one's own mortality and impermanence
But I'll make my mark
Striving for a lasting legacy or impact
All these fears
Acknowledging anxieties and worries
And all this love
Reflecting on the positive aspects of life
All you've given me
Taking stock of the relationships and experiences that have shaped one's life
Is not enough
Expressing a feeling of unfulfillment or dissatisfaction
All my dreams
Aspiring for the attainment of personal goals or ambitions
And all this stuff
Acknowledging material possessions and their limitations in bringing true happiness
All made real
Celebrating the manifestation of one's desires and efforts
And it's not enough
Conveying a sense of emptiness or disillusionment despite one's achievements
Watching, waiting, shaping, faking
Describing the different roles one plays in life, including passive observers and active shapers
Shocking, pumping, mocking, stopping
Describing the different emotions and behaviors that one may exhibit in response to external stimuli
Falling, stalling, warning, crawling
Describing the different states in which one may find oneself, including vulnerability and caution
Rejecting, perfecting, loving, ending
Describing the different actions one may take in life, including refusing, improving, caring, and concluding
Behind my eyes
Describing a private or hidden aspect of oneself
Is rage alone
Expressing a feeling of anger and frustration
But you don't understand
Feeling disconnected from others and their experiences
It was all home-grown
Asserting personal responsibility and ownership of one's emotions and experiences
I'm not afraid
Proclaiming one's courage and bravery
I just don't belong
Feeling out of place or rejected by mainstream society
It may be cynical
Acknowledging a pessimistic or critical worldview
But it all seems wrong
Expressing a sense of disillusionment with the status quo and the way things are
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT THOMPSON SWIRE, STEVEN JOHN WILSON
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