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*o*o*o*FRENCH TV INTERVIEW 2008..........*o*o*o*o
MY SPACE MORE VIDEO INTERVIEW WEB
Wow!!! we have 167 believers!!!! WE love you all THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!! all the best, Ben & The lads.
Mua'dib & The Awakening first met in late November 2005 and once Stage ready, have never ceased bringing "Lustypopfunk" to the masses.
After being exiled from Ireland by the fashion police, little Benjamin Ring landed on the shores (Ha Ha) of Alsace France, where he was given food and shelter by the elderly monks of FUNKY FRENCH ABBEY
"Funky Bassy Groovy and trying something new".
Massive bass lines (Funky Pat the hat Chapus), out of this world beats (Gregos la Bastos never Lastos)
and Funky guitars/vocals (Ben 'The Irish Meat-loaf" Ring) Our influences range from Primus to Hendrix, Raul Midon and Bootsy Collins.
A French band with an Irish Singer. What else do you need?
If you liked the tunes and bought a share in our band THANKS A MILLION FOR THE LEG UP.
MAY THE FUNK BE WITH YOU
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05/05/2008
Really need to get this thing kicking, think I should sell my body to science and get a few parts in
10/11/2007
More from the prophet Wood. This stuff is excellent.
Ben
Finger Breakin’ Frank
Ah, poor misunderstood Frankie
The bloke never can win
But such is the life of a bookie's
Finger breakin' friend
Seems he once was a dreamer
A soft-hearted genteel man
A poet, a writer, a thinker
A regular Joe with a plan
But that nasty old mother derailed him
Mother Nature had other plans
She built him much like an ogre
And the world just can't understand
As tall as a tree and thick as a mountain
With grizzly faced features for fright
Sweet spirited Frankie
Looked more like a creature of blight
So though he spouted Plato
And painted and gazed at the skies
All he seemed to instill
Was fear and disgust in their eyes
Soon his soul turned to tatters
His heart sunk to stone in his hand
His twisted features grew deeper
Reflecting a tortured, lost man
A thief, a scammer, enforcer
These labels soon he took
Yes, kind-hearted Frankie turned
Readily to the life of a crook
And so he came to be known
As the monster you don't want to meet
Finger Breakin' Frankie
The end of a very dark street
But if you ever should meet him
Perchance you made a bad bet
Remember to quote Aristotle
You might just distract him yet
20/10/2007
Kristen wood is an amazing an talented person
Here is just a snippet of her poetic bounty.
From Whence darkness came
The dark
A velvet whisper
Across the moonlit air
The ache of recent past
Clings dread where once I cared
The night
An open chamber
Of depthless beauty sought
A friend amidst my sorrow
A foe the eve has brought
The loss
An open mem'ry
Where pain remains anew
Whispers become outbursts
And lectures from the few
The fear
A living creature
A monster from within
That roots me 'till the morrow
Self-tethered once again
The choice
To journey onward
Seek out the rising sun
Or sink into the night
The troubled path of one
The step
A single movement
The hardest yet to make
But in this age of courage
The path I must partake
Wow!
18/09/2007
Still of the smokes, Christ it burns, wonder can I drink twice as much now?
06/09/2007
Ok, I'm like 31 and I just watched the goonies last night, is that sick? Fucking one eyed willy is a cunt though
14/08/2007
Back at work, curse you money dependency..........
21/07/2007
Ok, just spent 2 days in front of the computer after coming back from Barcelona, think I deserve a break before my eyes pop out.
Going to Barcelona for a few days this morning, should be good fun. Hope you all have a great summer
Ben
Another monumental hangover, I feel like absolute shite!
Spent a fucking fortune on drink as well, live the rock and roll dream! (yeah right)
Pretty weird gig on Friday night in this seedy little bar, however, this keyboard player came out of nowhere and started jamming with us, might get him in the band, he seems keen enough.
May the funk be with you all
02/07/2007
Drove up to Luxembourg last weekend and toured all the local churches, baroque style administrative buildings and delicious local cuisine, NAH! ONLY JOKING, we got shitfaced drunk, saw about 4 bars and a club. Have to go back soon, lovely place
29/06/2007
Friday evening 5 to 6, can hear the beer calling me.
Have a look at my hometown's website
Enjoy
26/06/2007
General aftermath of birthday weekend, mental mental mental!
Best bit was when a French cop got up and played guitar with us at the "fete de la musique", talk about crowd control!
My 3 day hanover is going into the Guiness book of records (no pun intended)
22/06/2007 Happy birthday to me!
I'm 31 arghhhh!
Survived my weekend in Riga with Arnis and now that I'm sober again I would love to go back.
Getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow, does that mean I'm gonna be stupid again?
Finally got a couple of our new tunes online, dream and Everything are the fruit of 4 months messing around in a semi pro studio, so hope you like them.
Looking forward to seeing Arnis in RIga Latvia next weekend
Muadib was an elderly scholar in the lands held by Silavous the White in old Ispar. He was one of those who was taken prisoner that Silavous sought to rescue when fate brought them all to Dereth. Maudib found that this young land had amazing rejuvenating effects upon his aged frame, returning the strength and vigor of his youth to him. To repay Asheron and his land for this exceptional gift, he took to relearning the martial arts, taught him in his youth, at the hands of Guroo the Wander. He then dedicated his service under Silavous to fighting the evils that beset this magical land.
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- 1st Febraury STORM london, leicester square.2008
- 1st March "fallenfest" Capitol studios, Paris 2008
- 17th March, la salamandre Strasbourg, patricks day celebrations.2008
- 19th of April 2008 la boule noir PARIS
- 25th of April 2008 la salamandre strasbourg
- 18 of May, place Kleber, open air gig, Strasbourg 2008
- 31 Zik tok festival, Shirmeck France 2008
- 7 june groningen, spigel jazz café, with snella fellas 2008
- 14th of June 2008, Saverne Castle France, outdoor festival.
- 21st of June 2008, French national Music festival live at "café des anges" Strasbourg
- 31st Of October 2008 selloween, The peel London
2007
26th January 2007 'La grotte' Strasbourg France, Featuring DJ "Slimpickens" (CANADA) Tickets 5€
17th February 2007 "LE KOBUS" Marlenheim, Door 5€, 9 p.m. Gig 10 p.m.23rd Of February 2007 'Brasserie de la Lantern' Strasbourg France. Friday Live - Percussion special-
2nd MARCH, le Kobus Marlenheim Alsace FRANCE, door 9 p.m. Tickets 5€
7th of March 2007 "Au cammioneur" Strasbourg France "Unplugged session" Tickets 5€
17th of March 2007, La Grotte, Alsace France. St Patrick's Party. Mua' Dib & The Awakening Headlining at 11 p.m.
- 22nd of April, 'La Grotte' Strasbourg France, "Emergenza Battle of the bands SEMI FINALS ". Tickets 11.50€ 2007
- 5th of May "La Laiterie" Alsace France, "Scenes d'ici" Festival.
- 13th May 2007 "Courses de Strasbourg" Show for the Alsace Marathon, Place Kleber, Main Stage
- 17th of May, Acoustic jam session with FUNKY ARNIS!, Riga Latvia
- 16th of June, Mulhausen sports club, Alsace. out door midnight crazyness. 2007
21st June, Street gig rue Zurich, French national music festival STRASBOURG france. 2007
- 6th of July, Unplugged and acoustic gig, ROTHAUS, wine cellar, Kehl, Germany.
- 11th of July, Bodega lounge bar, centrum Strasbourg (sneaking suspicion this place might be a whore bar) 2007
- 13TH OF JUlY Hippocampe, Quai des Pecheurs, Strasbourg France. "SOULWORKS EVENING" Door 5€
- 21st July 2007 "Obernai music Festival, NOTURNE DU HANS!" City centre, outdoor concert. gig 9 p.m.
- 13th of September "Villa Schmitt" Baden Germany 2007
- 14th of September La grotte, 15 rue des juifs Strasbourg.
- 15th of September "Shop front outdoor gig" Shop opening, Vendenheim, Alsace France 2007
- 20th of October, Bern, Switzerland SAB details 2007
- 31 October la lanterne Strasbourg halloween gig again. 2007
- 1st December, headlining at the "Irish comedy night". 2007 Peniche Prima, Strasbourg 2007
2006
- 26th of August at 'La grotte', 15 rue des Juifs, Strasbourg, France. 11p.m. Tickets 5€ 2006
- 2nd of September 'Elastic Bar' rue de Zurich, Strasbourg France 9 p.m.
- 15th of september 'On the boat', Strasbourg, France 11 p.m. Tickets 5€ 2006
- 31st of October, 'Brasserie de la Lantern' Strasbourg France. Halloween party Entry Free. 2006
- 17th of November, Hippocampe, Quai des Pecheurs, Strasbourg France. "SOULWORKS EVENING" Door 5€ 2006
- 9th of December 'La Grotte' Strasbourg France, "Emergenza Battle of the bands". Tickets 11.50€ 2006
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15th of December 'Le Kobus' Marlenheim, Alsace France "Soulworks Extravaganza" Tickets 5€ 2006
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Jul 18 2008 13:56 CET Sheet Metal Kicks Arse
Hi tossbag,
How is your contest track coming along? Please post in the thread :)
http://www.sellaband .com/forum/hype_this /sheet-metals-no-par ts-just-art-iii-all- welcome-8711/
Dreb
Jul 18 2008 10:57 CET Kane Sole
Hey guys, just checked out the vids. Fun times man:-)
Jul 14 2008 18:29 CET Sheet Metal Kicks Arse
Hey all. Sorry for no update.
Grim is back at home now. He can move and the scans etc show no permanent damage. He is in a lot of pain though.
I asked about sending cards and he said "You might as well kill a tree and throw your money down the street", which is his way of saying thanks but keep your money in your pockets please.
He is eating curries and watching horror movies whilst weaning himself off of the prescription pain killers.
Thanks for the concern everyone.
Dreb
/End generic. October is still on BTW. We just have to confirm with the venue this week and we are booked.
Drebbo
Jul 11 2008 12:56 CET Sheet Metal Kicks Arse
Peel = OK as far as I know, but Grim is in Hospital. He fucked up his back in a Bike accident on his fireblade and can't walk.
Jul 11 2008 06:50 CET Funfile
Watch out for Fluffy, the cute looking destroyer ;-)
Did you find this picture on the net ? Or are you the proud owner of this cute creature ?
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| Believer | Date | Parts |
| Simon McMurdo - Team Marco | 29.06.08 | 1 |
Grabbing influences from every side of the wide rock genre- Mua'Dib And The Awakening bring something original back into funk music. Comparisons, in this case, are pretty useless- but MDATA have certainly got the right sound and spirit to convert Red Hot Chili Peppers and Luna Assassins fans into believers. Their sound flirts with funk elements, alongside rock and metal foundations- with a pop sensibility sprinkled atop. The vocal lines in songs such as Pandaman and Funky People really stick inside the listeners subconscious mind. This element, as well as the precision in which the instruments are played put MDATA into the small category of unsigned artists that truly have the skills to become successful to a wider audience. Whats more, the band are lead by one of the most innovative and unique voices in music today- experimenting with new techniques and skills, Ben certainly takes Mua'Dib And The Awakening to a new level. Furthermore, with a devoted fanbase and true devotion to hitting the 50K target, MDATA have only a small time left before the K's roll by and the recordings start. For strong believers only ;] |
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| Talentscout | 21.06.08 | 1 |
MDATA Funk - that's what it is. I went to their gig in Groningen and MDATA hit me with their gritty slap strum bass funk. They hit me hard. I screamed for more until they 'd played each of their songs twice |
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| MR-10 | 17.06.08 | 4 |
Do you like big worms? Believe in MDATA. |
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| DarthKoala | 17.06.08 | 5 |
FUNK AROUND THE SUN! WAKE UP AN' SMELL THE SPICE! |
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| Hans Van Nuffelen | 10.06.08 | 2 |
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