Fasten Your Seatbelt

Pendulum, Freestylers

About Fasten Your Seatbelt

"Tarantula" / "Fasten Your Seatbelt" is the fourth single by Australian drum and bass band Pendulum. It was released on 27 June 2005 by independent label Breakbeat Kaos and was their second release with the label. While "Fasten Your Seatbelt" features production from The Freestylers, "Tarantula" features production from Fresh and vocals from $pyda, together with Tenor Fly from The Freestylers. It peaked number 60 on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were included on the CD release of Hold Your Colour a month later. "Fasten Your Seatbelt" samples a line from Spider-Man 2 where Doctor Octopus is firing up the fusion reactor for the first time ("Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts"), as well as the sound the reactor made when it was being primed. 


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Pendulum

Pendulum is an Australian/British drum and bass duo founded in 2002 in Perth, Western Australia by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul Harding. As of 2012, the live band have parted ways to focus on side projects, but the DJ set will remain active. Swire has maintained that the band will not be releasing a new album in 2013. more »

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Written by: ASTON HARVEY, MATTHEW DAVID CANTOR, ROBERT THOMPSON SWIRE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, DUCHAMP, INC

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11 facts about this song

Production Details
"Fasten Your Seatbelt" by Pendulum was released in 2005 as part of their debut album "Hold Your Colour."
Fusion of Genres
The track is often hailed as a prime example of Pendulum's fusion of electronic dance music and drum and bass genres.
Special Features
The song features vocals by The Freestylers, who are another group noted for their work in the electronic music genre.
Chart Success
Despite its energetic and unique sound, "Fasten Your Seatbelt" did not enter the UK Singles Chart. However, it was highly popular in the underground music scene and is still considered a classic by many Pendulum fans.
Theme and Style
The lyrics and title of the track refer to the ride or journey on which the music takes the listener, with its fast pace and shifting rhythms mimicking the feel of a thrill ride.
Music Video
The associated music video for "Fasten Your Seatbelt" takes the audience on a thrill ride through space, further enhancing the energetic and immersive nature of the song.
Live Performances
The song has often been a staple during Pendulum's live performances, resonating well with the audience due to its high-energy beats and driving rhythm.
Album Success
While "Fasten Your Seatbelt" might not have charted individually, the album "Hold Your Colour" is considered Pendulum's breakthrough album. It peaked at number 29 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in the UK.
Innovating Sound
"Fasten Your Seatbelt" showcased the band's determination to push the boundaries of the drum 'n' bass genre, weaving in elements of funk and breakbeat.
Band Member's Perspective
Pendulum's lead, Rob Swire, once stated that this song (along with the rest of the album) represented their 'no rules' approach, where they chose to ignore the rules of traditional drum and bass. It gave them a distinct identity in the music industry.
Legacy
Even today, "Fasten Your Seatbelt" is considered a ground-breaking song, which solidified Pendulum's reputation as trailblazers in the electronic music scene, effectively blending different styles to create their unique sound.

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