Pendulum (ambient band)
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Pendulum was an ambient house
band active from 1994 - 1997. The group formed in Melbourne
, Australia
in 1994. This is not the same Pendulum
as the drum and bass group that released Hold Your Colour
, In Silico and Immersion
.
Pendulum was a partnership between two Melbourne DJs Noel M and Julian W. They released their first single in 1995 with "I Need You", which reached #1 in Australian Dance charts within three weeks after its release. After its success, Pendulum released "Awesome Party/Insecurity" the following year in 1996. The song was a minor hit compared to "I Need You". In 1997, "Coma
" was released proving to be their biggest hit, appearing on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1997
and peaking at #32 on the chart. Extensive support from English and European DJs including Pete Tong
and Sasha
gave this song international recognition. Shortly after that release, their only album 3 Knocks
was released, which featured all the above singles, new songs, and remixes on two discs. This album was for some time Australia's highest selling Independent release.
After the release of 3 Knocks
, the group disbanded in early 1998 to pursue other interests. In 2011 these two producers came together under the name Inauditus, an electronic music project.
"Now" is the first Inauditus release which includes previously unreleased material collected over the last 10 years. It is a six track release featuring the single Receiver.
" at the ARIA Music Awards of 1997
.
Ambient house
Ambient house, a music genre that first emerged in the late 1980s, is a sub-genre of house music, combining elements of acid house and ambient music...
band active from 1994 - 1997. The group formed in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
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in 1994. This is not the same Pendulum
Pendulum (band)
Pendulum is an Australian drum and bass and electronic rock band founded in 2002 in Perth by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul Harding.Swire and McGrillen were members of the rock band known as Xygen. After hearing Konflict's "Messiah" at a club, they were inspired to enter into the drum and...
as the drum and bass group that released Hold Your Colour
Hold Your Colour
Hold Your Colour is the debut full-length album by Australian drum and bass band Pendulum. The album was mastered by Stuart Hawkes at Metropolis in London. It was released in 2005 and reissued in 2007 by Breakbeat Kaos...
, In Silico and Immersion
Immersion (album)
Immersion is the third studio album from Australian electronic rock/drum & bass band Pendulum. The album was announced in early 2009, with the name being confirmed in December 2009. The album was released 21 May 2010 in Australia and Ireland, and 24 May for the rest of the world, followed by a UK...
.
Pendulum was a partnership between two Melbourne DJs Noel M and Julian W. They released their first single in 1995 with "I Need You", which reached #1 in Australian Dance charts within three weeks after its release. After its success, Pendulum released "Awesome Party/Insecurity" the following year in 1996. The song was a minor hit compared to "I Need You". In 1997, "Coma
Coma (Pendulum song)
"Coma" is the third single by Australian ambient house band Pendulum. The single was released in July 1997 and peaked at #46 on the ARIA Singles Chart spending just 2 weeks on the Chart. It was later included on the album 3 Knocks and Triple J Hottest 100, 1997, where it ranked #32...
" was released proving to be their biggest hit, appearing on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1997
Triple J Hottest 100, 1997
The 1997 Triple J Hottest 100, was a countdown of the most popular songs of the year, according to listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J, and was broadcast on Australia Day 1998. A CD featuring 31 of the songs was released...
and peaking at #32 on the chart. Extensive support from English and European DJs including Pete Tong
Pete Tong
Peter "Pete" Tong is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is known worldwide by fans of electronic music for hosting programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for...
and Sasha
Sasha (DJ)
Sasha is a Welsh DJ and record producer. Sasha began his career playing acid house dance music in the late 1980s...
gave this song international recognition. Shortly after that release, their only album 3 Knocks
3 Knocks
3 Knocks is the only studio album by Australian ambient band, Pendulum. The album was released in 1997, and consisted of two discs. The first disc, called Well Being, contained new material, while the second disc, Exploitation, contained songs released in earlier years...
was released, which featured all the above singles, new songs, and remixes on two discs. This album was for some time Australia's highest selling Independent release.
After the release of 3 Knocks
3 Knocks
3 Knocks is the only studio album by Australian ambient band, Pendulum. The album was released in 1997, and consisted of two discs. The first disc, called Well Being, contained new material, while the second disc, Exploitation, contained songs released in earlier years...
, the group disbanded in early 1998 to pursue other interests. In 2011 these two producers came together under the name Inauditus, an electronic music project.
"Now" is the first Inauditus release which includes previously unreleased material collected over the last 10 years. It is a six track release featuring the single Receiver.
Awards
Pendulum won "Best Dance Release" for "ComaComa (Pendulum song)
"Coma" is the third single by Australian ambient house band Pendulum. The single was released in July 1997 and peaked at #46 on the ARIA Singles Chart spending just 2 weeks on the Chart. It was later included on the album 3 Knocks and Triple J Hottest 100, 1997, where it ranked #32...
" at the ARIA Music Awards of 1997
ARIA Music Awards of 1997
The eleventh Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards were held on 22 September 1997 at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. The event was hosted by Australian actor–comedian Paul McDermott, with presenters Elle McFeast, Kylie Minogue, Ben Folds and The Presidents of the United...
.