Pendulum (ambient band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Founder | Julian Warner, Noel Mihailovic |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Ambient house music |
Pendulum was an ambient house ensemble from Australia, active between 1994 and 1998, most notably recognized for their 1997 hit single "Coma".
Career
Originating in Melbourne, Australia, in 1994, Pendulum was created through the collaboration of DJs Julian Warner and Noel Mihailovic.
Their first single, "I Need You", was released in early 1995. It swiftly climbed to the top position on Melbourne's Kiss FM Dance chart within just three weeks and enjoyed widespread club rotation across Australia. This track was also distributed internationally, appearing on Fade Records in the United States and Foreign Policy in the United Kingdom.
Subsequently, they introduced the single "Awesome Party/Insecurity", which Vicious Vinyl characterized as "an eclectic blend of beats, loops, funky guitar riffs, powerful synths, and unconventional samples". In July 1997, Pendulum unveiled "Coma", reaching number 32 on the ARIA Charts and earning a spot in the Triple J Hottest 100, 1997. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1997, "Coma" secured the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release. Their album 3 Knocks was well-received by publications such as Mixmag, DJ Mag, and Rolling Stone, although it did not enter the charts. The group dissolved in 1998 as members chose to explore different pursuits.
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| 3 Knocks |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| 1995 | "I Need You" | — | 3 Knocks |
| "Awesome Party/Insecurity" | — | ||
| 1997 | "Coma" | 46 |
ARIA Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best Dance Release | "Coma" | Template:Won |