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
Under the Waves
Pendulum Lyrics
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My bitter visions are broken
Head caught in the torment
Cruel as the ocean
Dreams are made in the distance
I will not be among them
Silence is killing me
And I can hardly touch the ground
I am deep in a river
Waves above my head
Help with my spirit
We descend
We reach the end
I am deep in a river
Waves above my head
Help with my spirit
We descend
We reach the end
I am deep in a river
Waves above my head
Help with my spirit
We descend
We reach the end
We descend
We reach the end
The lyrics of Pendulum's song "Under the Waves" depicts an individual who is struggling to keep up with life's difficulties. The first verse illustrates a person who is lost in their mind, unable to shake off their negative thoughts. The metaphor of being still as the water represents that the person is stagnant and unable to move forward. The line "dreams are made in the distance, I will not be among them" shows that the individual has lost hope and doesn't believe in their future anymore. The phrase "cruel as the ocean" emphasizes the harshness of life's reality that has swallowed the person whole.
The chorus depicts the person in a river with waves above their head, implying that they are drowning in their problems. The line "help with my spirit" indicates that the person seeks external assistance in overcoming their difficulties. The repetition of the chorus shows that the person is struggling to hold on and has reached their breaking point. Finally, the lines "we descend, we reach the end" indicate that the person has given up and has accepted their fate.
Overall, "Under the Waves" is a thought-provoking and intense portrayal of the struggles of mental health and how it can lead to despair and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I lie still as the water
I am motionless, like the water around me
My bitter visions are broken
My unpleasant thoughts are shattered
Head caught in the torment
I am plagued by mental anguish
Cruel as the ocean
My suffering is as harsh as the sea
Dreams are made in the distance
Aspirations are achieved only after great effort and time
I will not be among them
I fear I will not reach my own dreams
Silence is killing me
My lack of communication is causing me harm
And I can hardly touch the ground
I feel disconnected from reality and can barely perceive it
We descend
We reach the end
We are on a journey that will ultimately lead to our destination
I am deep in a river
Waves above my head
Help with my spirit
I am submerged in water, struggling to stay afloat, but find solace in my inner strength
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Written by: BEN MOUNT, PAUL HARDING, UNKNOWN WRITER
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