Bedouin Soundclash
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Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian
band currently based in Toronto
. Their sound can be described as reggae
and ska
.
ist Jay Malinowski
, and bassist
Eon Sinclair with Sekou Lumumba
on drums. Their debut album, Root Fire
, released in 2001 also included djembe
player Brett Dunlop. Patrick Pengelly played drums for the band until recently. The band met while attending Queen's University
in Kingston, Ontario
, Canada
. The band released their second album, Sounding a Mosaic
, in 2004. The album's single
"When the Night Feels My Song
" was the band's breakthrough single on Canadian radio, charting #1 on 102.1 The Edge CFNY and gaining airplay on commercial radio stations throughout Canada in the summer of 2005. The band released their follow-up record Street Gospels
on August 21, 2007.
During the recording of Sounding a Mosaic, Bedouin Soundclash formed a close bond with producer Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains
, with whom they continue to work today. Despite drastic differences in sound, Bedouin Soundclash and Darryl Jenifer are set to release a collaborative Bad Brains vs. Bedouin Soundclash mash-up.
Bedouin Soundclash takes its name from a dub record by an artist named Badawi
, released on ROIR records in 1996. In an early practice, Malinowski exclaimed it sounded like Bedouin Soundclash, and the name was adopted. In 2006 the band began plans for its own imprint 'Pirates Blend' which will release their own side projects and b-sides. The first two projects to be released are set to be a Vernon Maytone solo project, and a Bad Brains mash-up, whose release is yet to be determined.
, where Sounding a Mosaic reached #1 on the BBC 6 Music
charts. They often perform with reggae legend Vernon Buckley from the 1970s reggae
duo, The Maytones.
In 2006, Bedouin Soundclash held shows with a variety of performers including Ben Harper
, Damian Marley
, The Skatalites
, Burning Spear
and The Junction. They also embarked on a sold out tour (37 dates) across Canada November/December 2005 & UK tour January 2006
The band performed three quarters of their 1-hour headline set at the Leeds Festival
in 2006, despite Jay's illness at the time. The band finished with "When The Night Feels My Song
", which was sung entirely by the crowd (and once the band had left the stage, sung again by the crowd as a "thank you" to Jay for singing when he was unwell). The band came back on to listen, then Jay invited everyone to come see them again when they come back to Britain in the autumn, saying "We owe you one."
They were the main performance at the September 17, 2006 Toronto rally calling for Canadian intervention in the Darfur crisis.
“When the Night Feels My Song” becomes the #2 most played track on Canadian Radio competing with Nickelback
’s “Photograph” and Green Day
’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends”.
The band's song "When The Night Feels My Song" also appears in a 2006 T-Mobile
advert in the UK
as well as Teton Gravity Research
's ski film, Anomaly. It was also featured in a Zellers commercial in Canada, promoting the summer season of 2006. The song "12:59 Lullaby" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy
, "Where the Boys Are" (Season 3, seventh episode).
with The Roots
and Bad Brains
On September 10, 2007, they played at Wilfrid Laurier University
's Turret Nightclub. The crowd repeatedly asked the band to play "Santa Monica" off the Root Fire album. The band played it as an encore, stating that it would most likely be the last time they ever played it live and thanked the crowd for the request. They have yet to play it again, although Jay played a solo acoustic version at a Vancouver benefit concert for Insite
on December 6, 2008, and at the 102.1 The Edge Casby Awards on October 22, 2009.
The band also performed at the 2007 V Festival in Chelmsford, Great Britain. They played several songs, including "When The Night Feels My Song
" in the "Virgin Mobile Union" area. This year their video for “Walls For Down” jumps to #1 on MuchMoreMusic
countdown, Canada’s top national video channel in 2008
Prestigious “Pop Album of the Year” Juno Award
nomination in 2008 for "Street Gospels", alongside major international stars Celine Dion, Anne Murray
, Michael Bublé
and Feist. That same year “Walls Fall Down” received a “Video of the Year” Juno nomination.
Performed Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival
with Coldplay
, Alicia Keys
, The Verve
, 2008
In 2009 Bedouin Soundclash signed on to tour alongside Paramore
as the opening act for Grammy Award winning artists No Doubt
's North American Reunion Tour. They also went to do multiple performances at the Australian Soundwave Festival (NIN, Billy Talent), including city centers Melbourne and Sydney, February 2009
On March 6, 2009, the band premiered their new music video for the song "Hearts in the Night" on the website of the David Suzuki Foundation
.
In August 2009 they were chosen as the Headliner at Roots and Blues Festival in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.
On January 7, 2009, drummer Pat Pengelly announced that he would be leaving Bedouin Soundclash to attend Queen's Law School.
's solo effort "Bright Lights and Bruises". "Bright Lights and Bruises" was the first official release on the label.
As of February 2010, Sekou Lumumba
became the official drummer of the band, starting off by joining them in Vancouver, BC for the 2010 Winter Olympic performances. After the "Bright Lights and Bruises tour" with Canadians Michael Rault and Kinnie Starr, Pirates Blend Records announced that King Britt
was confirmed to produce the new album in Philadelphia at Larry Gold's studio in May 2010. Also at this time Bedouin officially confirmed to make their debut in Shanghai, China in October 2010 for the World Expo.
Later in 2010, a remixes, rarities and B-sides record was released, featuring remixes from King Britt, k-os
, Bad Brains
, Pigeon John
and Nostalgia 77.
On June 18, the band performed at the 2010 Mississauga Waterfront Festival 18 at Memorial Park in Port Credit
.
On September 28, 2010, the band released their fourth studio album, Light the Horizon
, featuring the singles "Mountain Top", "Elongo" and "A Chance of Rain".
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
band currently based in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. Their sound can be described as reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
and ska
Ska
Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...
.
History
The band's current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist Jay Malinowski
Jay Malinowski
Jay Malinowski is the vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian reggae group Bedouin Soundclash.At the age of 16 he played his first show. He met the group's future bassist Eon Sinclair while attending Queen's University, and they decided to form their own band which reflected the music they both...
, and bassist
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Eon Sinclair with Sekou Lumumba
Sekou Lumumba
Sekou Lumumba is a Canadian musician, based in Toronto, who has been drummer for such artists and groups as Thornley, Edwin & the Pressure, Goodbye Glory, Ivana Santilli, Kardinal Offishall, and Bedouin Soundclash....
on drums. Their debut album, Root Fire
Root Fire
Root Fire is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Bedouin Soundclash.The members of the band were at that time all still in school at Queen's University...
, released in 2001 also included djembe
Djembe
A djembe also known as jembe, jenbe, djbobimbe, jymbe, yembe, or jimbay, or sanbanyi in Susu; is a skin-covered drum meant played with bare hands....
player Brett Dunlop. Patrick Pengelly played drums for the band until recently. The band met while attending Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
in Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The band released their second album, Sounding a Mosaic
Sounding a Mosaic
Sounding a Mosaic is the second album from the Canadian rock band Bedouin Soundclash. The album was released on September 7, 2004. Recorded in Montreal and produced by Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains, the album has spawned the hit single "When the Night Feels My Song" which reached #1 on the Canadian...
, in 2004. The album's single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"When the Night Feels My Song
When the Night Feels My Song
"When the Night Feels My Song" is the first single from Sounding a Mosaic, the second album from Canadian band Bedouin Soundclash. The song features a reggae/soft rock sound, and is accompanied by a music video that shows the band on various streets during the night, in Toronto, Canada. The song...
" was the band's breakthrough single on Canadian radio, charting #1 on 102.1 The Edge CFNY and gaining airplay on commercial radio stations throughout Canada in the summer of 2005. The band released their follow-up record Street Gospels
Street Gospels
"St. Andrews" is the second single released from Bedouin Soundclash's album Street Gospels. It includes guest vocals from Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil....
on August 21, 2007.
During the recording of Sounding a Mosaic, Bedouin Soundclash formed a close bond with producer Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
, with whom they continue to work today. Despite drastic differences in sound, Bedouin Soundclash and Darryl Jenifer are set to release a collaborative Bad Brains vs. Bedouin Soundclash mash-up.
Bedouin Soundclash takes its name from a dub record by an artist named Badawi
Raz Mesinai
Raz Mesinai is a New York City-based composer, producer, musician, writer and visual artist...
, released on ROIR records in 1996. In an early practice, Malinowski exclaimed it sounded like Bedouin Soundclash, and the name was adopted. In 2006 the band began plans for its own imprint 'Pirates Blend' which will release their own side projects and b-sides. The first two projects to be released are set to be a Vernon Maytone solo project, and a Bad Brains mash-up, whose release is yet to be determined.
2005-2006
In the summer of 2005, Bedouin Soundclash appeared on the Vans Warped Tour bill, and had significant chart success in Great BritainGreat Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, where Sounding a Mosaic reached #1 on the BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music is one of the BBC's digital radio stations, was launched on 11 March 2002 and originally codenamed Network Y. It was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years....
charts. They often perform with reggae legend Vernon Buckley from the 1970s reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
duo, The Maytones.
In 2006, Bedouin Soundclash held shows with a variety of performers including Ben Harper
Ben Harper
Benjamin Chase "Ben" Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Harper's fan base spans several continents...
, Damian Marley
Damian Marley
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards. Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley....
, The Skatalites
The Skatalites
The Skatalites are a ska band from Jamaica. They played initially between 1963 and 1965, and recorded many of their best known songs in the period, including "Guns of Navarone". They also played on records by Prince Buster and backed many other Jamaican artists who recorded during that period...
, Burning Spear
Burning Spear
Winston Rodney, OD , also known as Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer and musician. Burning Spear is known for his Rastafari movement messages.-History:...
and The Junction. They also embarked on a sold out tour (37 dates) across Canada November/December 2005 & UK tour January 2006
The band performed three quarters of their 1-hour headline set at the Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival may refer to:*Reading and Leeds Festivals , a rock music festival in Leeds , West Yorkshire, England*Leeds Festival , European classical music festival in Leeds...
in 2006, despite Jay's illness at the time. The band finished with "When The Night Feels My Song
When the Night Feels My Song
"When the Night Feels My Song" is the first single from Sounding a Mosaic, the second album from Canadian band Bedouin Soundclash. The song features a reggae/soft rock sound, and is accompanied by a music video that shows the band on various streets during the night, in Toronto, Canada. The song...
", which was sung entirely by the crowd (and once the band had left the stage, sung again by the crowd as a "thank you" to Jay for singing when he was unwell). The band came back on to listen, then Jay invited everyone to come see them again when they come back to Britain in the autumn, saying "We owe you one."
They were the main performance at the September 17, 2006 Toronto rally calling for Canadian intervention in the Darfur crisis.
“When the Night Feels My Song” becomes the #2 most played track on Canadian Radio competing with Nickelback
Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger.. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005....
’s “Photograph” and Green Day
Green Day
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends”.
The band's song "When The Night Feels My Song" also appears in a 2006 T-Mobile
T-Mobile
T-Mobile International AG is a German-based holding company for Deutsche Telekom AG's various mobile communications subsidiaries outside Germany. Based in Bonn, Germany, its subsidiaries operate GSM and UMTS-based cellular networks in Europe, the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
advert in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
as well as Teton Gravity Research
Teton Gravity Research
Teton Gravity Research is an extreme sport production company based in Teton Village, Wyoming. They have been producing skiing, snowboarding and surfing films since 1996 and are best known for films like Tangerine Dream and Anomaly. The films focus on world-class athletes skiing, snowboarding,...
's ski film, Anomaly. It was also featured in a Zellers commercial in Canada, promoting the summer season of 2006. The song "12:59 Lullaby" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
, "Where the Boys Are" (Season 3, seventh episode).
2007-2009
“St. Andrews” becomes a #1 on major market rock station Edge 102’s Top 30 Countdown. The band graced the cover of Canadian Musician Magazine and in June 2007 they Co-headline Rogers PicnicRogers Picnic
The Rogers Picnic is a one day, annual summer music festival held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The inaugural Rogers Picnic, created by Rogers Wireless, was on July 29, 2007 and was held at the outdoor venue, Toronto's Historic Fort York....
with The Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
and Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
On September 10, 2007, they played at Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University is a university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It also has campuses in Brantford, Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario and a future proposed campus in Milton, Ontario. It is named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada....
's Turret Nightclub. The crowd repeatedly asked the band to play "Santa Monica" off the Root Fire album. The band played it as an encore, stating that it would most likely be the last time they ever played it live and thanked the crowd for the request. They have yet to play it again, although Jay played a solo acoustic version at a Vancouver benefit concert for Insite
Insite
Insite is the only legal supervised injection site in North America, located at 139 East Hastings Street, in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. The DTES had 4700 chronic drug users in 2000 and has been considered to be the centre of an "injection drug epidemic"...
on December 6, 2008, and at the 102.1 The Edge Casby Awards on October 22, 2009.
The band also performed at the 2007 V Festival in Chelmsford, Great Britain. They played several songs, including "When The Night Feels My Song
When the Night Feels My Song
"When the Night Feels My Song" is the first single from Sounding a Mosaic, the second album from Canadian band Bedouin Soundclash. The song features a reggae/soft rock sound, and is accompanied by a music video that shows the band on various streets during the night, in Toronto, Canada. The song...
" in the "Virgin Mobile Union" area. This year their video for “Walls For Down” jumps to #1 on MuchMoreMusic
MuchMoreMusic
MuchMore is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media, based at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario....
countdown, Canada’s top national video channel in 2008
Prestigious “Pop Album of the Year” Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
nomination in 2008 for "Street Gospels", alongside major international stars Celine Dion, Anne Murray
Anne Murray
Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
, Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
and Feist. That same year “Walls Fall Down” received a “Video of the Year” Juno nomination.
Performed Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival
Summer Sonic Festival
The Summer Sonic Festival is an annual two or three-days rock festival held at the same time in Osaka and Chiba. The majority of the bands playing in Osaka the first day go to Chiba the following day and vice versa....
with Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, The Verve
The Verve
The Verve were an English rock band formed in 1989 in Wigan by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones, and drummer Peter Salisbury. Guitarist and keyboardist Simon Tong later became a member. Beginning with a psychedelic sound indebted to shoegazing and space...
, 2008
In 2009 Bedouin Soundclash signed on to tour alongside Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
as the opening act for Grammy Award winning artists No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
's North American Reunion Tour. They also went to do multiple performances at the Australian Soundwave Festival (NIN, Billy Talent), including city centers Melbourne and Sydney, February 2009
On March 6, 2009, the band premiered their new music video for the song "Hearts in the Night" on the website of the David Suzuki Foundation
David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation is an environmental organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada It is a non-profit organization that is incorporated in both Canada and the United States, and is funded by over 40,000 donors...
.
In August 2009 they were chosen as the Headliner at Roots and Blues Festival in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.
On January 7, 2009, drummer Pat Pengelly announced that he would be leaving Bedouin Soundclash to attend Queen's Law School.
2010
In January 2010, the band alongside their management, officially launch their new label Pirates Blend Records. They inked a distribution deal with Sony Music Canada and began with the launch of Jay MalinowskiJay Malinowski
Jay Malinowski is the vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian reggae group Bedouin Soundclash.At the age of 16 he played his first show. He met the group's future bassist Eon Sinclair while attending Queen's University, and they decided to form their own band which reflected the music they both...
's solo effort "Bright Lights and Bruises". "Bright Lights and Bruises" was the first official release on the label.
As of February 2010, Sekou Lumumba
Sekou Lumumba
Sekou Lumumba is a Canadian musician, based in Toronto, who has been drummer for such artists and groups as Thornley, Edwin & the Pressure, Goodbye Glory, Ivana Santilli, Kardinal Offishall, and Bedouin Soundclash....
became the official drummer of the band, starting off by joining them in Vancouver, BC for the 2010 Winter Olympic performances. After the "Bright Lights and Bruises tour" with Canadians Michael Rault and Kinnie Starr, Pirates Blend Records announced that King Britt
King Britt
King Britt is an American DJ and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.King Britt is his actual legal name.- 1987: Tower Records Years :...
was confirmed to produce the new album in Philadelphia at Larry Gold's studio in May 2010. Also at this time Bedouin officially confirmed to make their debut in Shanghai, China in October 2010 for the World Expo.
Later in 2010, a remixes, rarities and B-sides record was released, featuring remixes from King Britt, k-os
K-os
Kevin Brereton , better known by his stage name k-os , is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer...
, Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
, Pigeon John
Pigeon John
Pigeon John is an American hip hop rapper raised in Hawthorne, California and based in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Pigeon John is a Los Angeles area rapper who has recorded four studio albums as a solo artist, as well as several others as a member of the groups like L.A. Symphony and...
and Nostalgia 77.
On June 18, the band performed at the 2010 Mississauga Waterfront Festival 18 at Memorial Park in Port Credit
Port Credit
Port Credit may refer to:* Port Credit, Ontario, a community in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada* Port Credit GO Station, a station in the GO Transit network located in the community* Port Credit Secondary School, in the Canadian community...
.
On September 28, 2010, the band released their fourth studio album, Light the Horizon
Light the Horizon
Light the Horizon is the fourth LP by Canadian reggae / ska band Bedouin Soundclash. It was released on their own label, Pirates Blend, on 28 September, 2010....
, featuring the singles "Mountain Top", "Elongo" and "A Chance of Rain".
Other
Bedouin Soundclash's EP "Where Have The Songs Played Gone To?" was sold in CD format at live shows during their 2009 tour, but is now only available via online download.Albums
- Root FireRoot FireRoot Fire is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Bedouin Soundclash.The members of the band were at that time all still in school at Queen's University...
(2001, Stomp Records) - Sounding a MosaicSounding a MosaicSounding a Mosaic is the second album from the Canadian rock band Bedouin Soundclash. The album was released on September 7, 2004. Recorded in Montreal and produced by Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains, the album has spawned the hit single "When the Night Feels My Song" which reached #1 on the Canadian...
(2004, SideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska...
) - Street GospelsStreet Gospels"St. Andrews" is the second single released from Bedouin Soundclash's album Street Gospels. It includes guest vocals from Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil....
(2007, SideOneDummy Records) #15 UK Indie, #2 Can - Light the HorizonLight the HorizonLight the Horizon is the fourth LP by Canadian reggae / ska band Bedouin Soundclash. It was released on their own label, Pirates Blend, on 28 September, 2010....
(2010, Pirates Blend)
Singles
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| Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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"Santa Monica" | – | – | Root Fire Root Fire Root Fire is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Bedouin Soundclash.The members of the band were at that time all still in school at Queen's University... |
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"When The Night Feels My Song When the Night Feels My Song "When the Night Feels My Song" is the first single from Sounding a Mosaic, the second album from Canadian band Bedouin Soundclash. The song features a reggae/soft rock sound, and is accompanied by a music video that shows the band on various streets during the night, in Toronto, Canada. The song... " |
– | 24 | Sounding a Mosaic Sounding a Mosaic Sounding a Mosaic is the second album from the Canadian rock band Bedouin Soundclash. The album was released on September 7, 2004. Recorded in Montreal and produced by Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains, the album has spawned the hit single "When the Night Feels My Song" which reached #1 on the Canadian... |
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"Gyasi Went Home" | – | – | ||
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"Walls Fall Down Walls Fall Down "Walls Fall Down" is a rock and reggae-influenced song performed by Canadian band Bedouin Soundclash. The song was written by Jay Malinowski, Eon Sinclair and Pat Pengelly, and produced by Margaret Joy and Darryl Jenifer for the band's third album Street Gospels . The song was released as the... " |
6 | – | Street Gospels Street Gospels "St. Andrews" is the second single released from Bedouin Soundclash's album Street Gospels. It includes guest vocals from Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil.... |
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"12:59 Lullaby" | – | – | ||
| "Until We Burn in the Sun (The Kids Wants a Love Song)" | – | – | |||
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"Hearts in the Night" | – | – | ||
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"Mountain Top" | – | – | Light the Horizon Light the Horizon Light the Horizon is the fourth LP by Canadian reggae / ska band Bedouin Soundclash. It was released on their own label, Pirates Blend, on 28 September, 2010.... |
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"Elongo" | – | – | ||
| "A Chance of Rain" | – | – | |||
| *Note: All chart positions above "Walls Fall Down" in the Canadian Hot 100 section are from the Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... . |
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See also
- Music of CanadaMusic of CanadaThe music of Canada has influences that have shaped the country. Aboriginals, the British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has subsequently been heavily influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between...
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- :Category:Canadian musical groups