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Explosions in the Sky — Your Hand in Mine
Album: Friday Night Lights (Soundtrack)
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:51
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The Series was just fucking great. 
As was The Movie.
Posted 3 weeks ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 Hey_Porter wrote:

Aside from the wonderful instrumentals of Explosions in the Sky, FNL had the GOAT soundtrack. Don't know what came first, the soundtrack or RP, but they are same thing to my ears - portals to fantastic music. 



Had to go off-campus, but listening to the ST now...thanks!
Posted 1 year ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:
EssexTex wrote: Interpretively. Leotards with codpiece, ballet shoes, maybe a football helmet.


Dude you are hilarious! 
Posted 1 year ago by dgeagon    [ Reply ]
Aside from the wonderful instrumentals of Explosions in the Sky, FNL had the GOAT soundtrack. Don't know what came first, the soundtrack or RP, but they are same thing to my ears - portals to fantastic music. 
Posted 1 year ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
 lrep wrote:

This song exemplifies everything that is good about RP.  Something you will never hear over any broadcast medium.  This song sings to me without any lyrics.  Thanks Bill!



With the exception of the networks broadcasting Friday Night Lights....
Posted 1 year ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Memories of Austin City Limits
Posted 2 years ago by ArrayMac    [ Reply ]
 Clark_Novato wrote:

Anyone out there ever heard of Love Tractor?


I have a CD filed under L.
Posted 2 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Was this used in a beer commercial recently?

{checks other comments}

Pacifico.  That's it.
Posted 3 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Just made the connection. The band is out of Midland and the Permian Panthers were Midlands rivals.
Posted 4 years ago by bombaysaphire    [ Reply ]
godlike
Posted 4 years ago by fabianopnn.ch    [ Reply ]
Anyone out there ever heard of Love Tractor?
Posted 4 years ago by Clark_Novato    [ Reply ]
Yet another nice discovery Thanks
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
This song exemplifies everything that is good about RP.  Something you will never hear over any broadcast medium.  This song sings to me without any lyrics.  Thanks Bill!
Posted 5 years ago by lrep    [ Reply ]
CAN'T LOSE!!! 
Sorry you had to wait so long for that :) 
 ProjectGemini07 wrote:

Can't believe this thread has left me hanging since Nov...{#Grumpy}
 

Posted 5 years ago by tle0223696    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
I think I need a beer. Just not a Pacifico. 

 
 

An   IPA  6%
Posted 5 years ago by siriuss    [ Reply ]
 asethwright wrote:
Great song, but I prefer the album version on "Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place"
 

Wow... thanks for mentioning the album. Listening to it on the 'Tube right now. My kind of music all damn day!!!
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
I think I need a beer. Just not a Pacifico. 

 
Posted 6 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
outstanding grey day song
Posted 6 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
Great song, but I prefer the album version on "Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place"
Posted 6 years ago by asethwright    [ Reply ]
As far as I know, or I guess, recall, this was used in the TV show. A very lovely piece of music.
Posted 7 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Nice. Reminds me of Pale Saints "A Thousand Stars Burst Open" in tone, but its not quite a powerful.
Posted 7 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
Lovely.  Thanks RP.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 CHuLoYo wrote:
I think only American people knows this TV show. I can't find it in spanish. 

Good music however 
 
 Skydog wrote:

this is from the movie, which was very good
never seen the TV show but i doubt they used this 

 ladron wrote:

I thought they did the theme for the TV show as well, but apparently it was someone else - very similar sounding, though.


from wiki;...
.
 Two soundtracks with music featured on the show were released. The first, Friday Night Lights, was released in 2007, and included music from The Killers, OutKast, andExplosions in the Sky, who had produced the score for the film. The second soundtrack, Friday Night Lights Vol. 2, was released in 2010, and included the main "Friday Night Lights Theme" by W. G. Walden. The score for both the film and television show, along with all background music and all instrumental music is performed byExplosions in the Sky.
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
My absolute favorite book-made-into-a-movie!  A lot to due with the music...Both are top notch to me ☺️
Posted 8 years ago by Hortense    [ Reply ]
 LindyLuv wrote:
This music is what I call #shoegaze, which means you could literally "gaze off" while listening!
 
I was just doing that
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 TracyAnnDicke wrote:
This song is absolutely brilliant, However, perhaps the RP hosts could replace this edited-for-TV version of the track with the complete studio version.

Cheers, TA

 
This. The way it was edited and the added strings really take away a lot of the original's magic for me.
Posted 8 years ago by jessesteinen    [ Reply ]
Has a bit of an "All India Radio" sound. Very cool.
Posted 8 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

this is from the movie, which was very good
never seen the TV show but i doubt they used this 

 
I thought they did the theme for the TV show as well, but apparently it was someone else - very similar sounding, though.
Posted 8 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
 CHuLoYo wrote:
I think only American people knows this TV show. I can't find it in spanish. 

Good music however 
 
this is from the movie, which was very good
never seen the TV show but i doubt they used this 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
I think only American people knows this TV show. I can't find it in spanish. 

Good music however 
Posted 8 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
I was lucky enough to catch them playing at the Orpheum Theater in Boston... best show I've ever seen in my life.
Posted 8 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
Want to hear ALL the songs on the greatest TV soundtrack ever compiled?  https://www.tunefind.com/show/friday-night-lights
Posted 9 years ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
I saw them open for Death Cab For Cutie earlier this fall, HOLY CRAP IT WAS SPELLBINDING!
Posted 9 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
Dreamy... Nice atmosphere music
Posted 9 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
This never gets old for me. Perfect Powerpoint making music. Thanks Bill.
Posted 9 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
This music is what I call #shoegaze, which means you could literally "gaze off" while listening!
Posted 9 years ago by LindyLuv    [ Reply ]
 mediamarv wrote:
Knew it was familiar but took reading the comments for me to realize where I had heard it. Good music, one of the best written series on tv, the first two seasons anyway, and everyone a major talent in my opinion. Thanks Bill, for again bringing something like this to my attention.

 
I've not heard this before today (kinda a movie hermit)... Indeed, thanks Bill.
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
So obviously Tunturia-esque.
If you loved this, you'll love all Tunturia's discography.
Posted 9 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Knew it was familiar but took reading the comments for me to realize where I had heard it. Good music, one of the best written series on tv, the first two seasons anyway, and everyone a major talent in my opinion. Thanks Bill, for again bringing something like this to my attention.
Posted 10 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
5:30 PM on a Friday September night - Football games start in an hour or two.... perfect song to get ready.
Posted 10 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 Egrey wrote:
Here is a short link to the actual football game that culminates the Friday Night Lights movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rBf4aUKDR4 

 
Thanks, Egrey.
Posted 10 years ago by MusiqueMusique    [ Reply ]
Here is a short link to the actual football game that culminates the Friday Night Lights movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rBf4aUKDR4 
Posted 10 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Explosions in the Sky score the new movie "Lone Survivor".  Nice job!
Posted 10 years ago by stub30    [ Reply ]
Still a perfect 10 for me...{#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
hearing songs like this on RP is what makes it so great. Where else would this come across your ears, not just occasionally but even once?
Posted 11 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
 ProjectGemini07 wrote:
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts...

 
CAN'T LOSE! 

Sorry, Project, had I seen your post earlier I would have obliged.

Never saw the movie or read the book but the first few seasons of "Friday Night Lights" were outstanding. Even the last one, which had some storylines that felt forced, was great. Definitely worth catching on Netflix if that's available where you are, Unclehud.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Yay! {#Daisy}
Posted 11 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
 dead_flowers wrote:
cropped version of the weakest song of the album - yet still excellent!

 
weakest on album? I think this is my favorite. 
Posted 11 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

Sorry, dude/babe; I don't watch much TV.  Too bad, because I like Peter Berg, and Connie Britton is an absolutely fabulous woman.

This is what the say in the locker room just before heading out, right?

 
Yeah, it's their motto:  Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose.
Posted 11 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
Explosions in the Sky is headlining a festival called "The Nines" in Massachusetts on Aug 10.

see you there! 
Posted 11 years ago by silby    [ Reply ]
 ProjectGemini07 wrote:
Can't believe this thread has left me hanging since Nov...{#Grumpy}
 
Sorry, dude/babe; I don't watch much TV.  Too bad, because I like Peter Berg, and Connie Britton is an absolutely fabulous woman.

This is what the say in the locker room just before heading out, right?
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

And love in your hearts,,,,just be perfect


Posted 11 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 ProjectGemini07 wrote:
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts...
 
Can't believe this thread has left me hanging since Nov...{#Grumpy}
Posted 11 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
...i've been waiting for bill to spin this one up all day!..
Posted 11 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts...
Posted 12 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
Great song ,it makes me just feel.
Posted 12 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
This song is absolutely brilliant, However, perhaps the RP hosts could replace this edited-for-TV version of the track with the complete studio version.

Cheers, TA
Posted 12 years ago by TracyAnnDicke    [ Reply ]
great song. it was a perfect match for the movie. perfect.
Posted 12 years ago by leechi    [ Reply ]
 Brin, there's a great website called JamBase (www.jambase.com) that lets you choose your favorite artists, and based on your location, will let you know when your favorite artists are coming to a venue near you.  Highly recommended! {#Mrgreen}
BrinODea wrote:
I love Explosions in the Sky! I've been listening to them for a few years now but I keep missing them whenever they go on concert...
 


Posted 12 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
Grant, here on RP new songs are uploaded by registered users, then voted on as they are played on the listener request channel.  Upload some of the other songs by EITS that you'd like to hear on RP, and LRC listeners will let you know if they'd like to hear more by their votes. {#Angel}

grant wrote:
I can't believe this is the only song from EITS on the RP playlist?!  Their new album "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care" is really amazing - all the songs are fabulous.  Trembling Hands in particular is a ROCKER, but there's lots of great mid tempo and beautiful slow pieces as well.

Bill, you really need to add a few more of their songs - they have such an amazing catalog of brilliant instrumental music.

They are finally coming back to Chicago in June of 2012, got tickets and looking forward to hearing them live.
 


Posted 12 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
 ColdMiser wrote:

I miss this show! But i guess they ended it at the right time before it got too much of the same thing. Go Dillon!

 
The last season felt a bit tacked on, but it was a great, great show. Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton were tremendous. Never thought I'd get hooked when I first started watching.

Would love to know how that combined Panthers-Lions team worked out. 

Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!  
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Happy to hear Explosions In the Sky on RP!
Posted 12 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
I can't believe this is the only song from EITS on the RP playlist?!  Their new album "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care" is really amazing - all the songs are fabulous.  Trembling Hands in particular is a ROCKER, but there's lots of great mid tempo and beautiful slow pieces as well.

Bill, you really need to add a few more of their songs - they have such an amazing catalog of brilliant instrumental music.

They are finally coming back to Chicago in June of 2012, got tickets and looking forward to hearing them live.
Posted 12 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
More more more.
Posted 12 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
I love Explosions in the Sky! I've been listening to them for a few years now but I keep missing them whenever they go on concert...
Posted 12 years ago by BrinODea    [ Reply ]
This is very different from the version I purchased from the Explosions' website, way back when (or was it Amazon?). Anyway, guess I'll have to get this soundtrack CD. Like this version very much!
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
More 'spolosions please!
Posted 12 years ago by StoneyG    [ Reply ]
 lazylistener wrote:
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!
 
I miss this show! But i guess they ended it at the right time before it got too much of the same thing. Go Dillon!

Posted 12 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!
Posted 13 years ago by lazylistener    [ Reply ]
 greg6494 wrote:
9 —-> 10!  
 
Same!

Posted 13 years ago by eruwenolorien    [ Reply ]

10.  Has the unfortunate effect of reminding me just how stodgy RP can be with a great music genre.


Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Love this band...thanks for playing on this windy morning in rural Wisconsin.

Posted 13 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of up-c down-c left-c right-c abc + start. In particular the Embers album.

Posted 13 years ago by fedy    [ Reply ]
cropped version of the weakest song of the album - yet still excellent!

Posted 13 years ago by dead_flowers    [ Reply ]
Are you ready for Friday Night?!
Posted 13 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
My daughter turned me on to this band.  At least I did something right in my parenting career {#Smile}
Posted 13 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
I gave it a 10 just because it is being used for one of the best Tv shows ever made :)
Posted 13 years ago by flapser    [ Reply ]
9 —-> 10!  


Posted 13 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
 grant wrote:
Saw these guys at Lollapalooza three years ago and was blown away.  Promptly went out and bought three of their CDs.  All of their stuff is fabulous really melodic and interesting instrumentals.  The version of this song that's on their "The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place" is better than this version.
 

Agreed.  This is great but the album version is probably one of the most beautiful, moving pieces of music I've ever heard.

Posted 13 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys at Lollapalooza three years ago and was blown away.  Promptly went out and bought three of their CDs.  All of their stuff is fabulous really melodic and interesting instrumentals.  The version of this song that's on their "The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place" is better than this version.
Posted 14 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
My kids love this band, and turned me on to them a few years ago.  Now, that is payback on my investment in raising them.
Posted 14 years ago by mvanderford60    [ Reply ]
I really love this band.   Wish there was more on RP.
Posted 14 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 bjrubble wrote:
Holding hands allows players to maintain a close distance without requiring line of sight, so they don't need to take their eyes off of the opposing line.  It's adding tactile sense to gain a competitive advantage.

If you think this is somehow "fruity" or "soft" I invite you to consider the examples provided by some of the ancient (ie. Roman or Spartan) battle formations, in which men packed themselves close and communicated largely by touch in order to prevent gaps in their shield lines; the end result was generally the swift and brutal evisceration of any opposing force that did not maintain such discipline.

But of course your comment and accompanying emoticon clearly demonstrate a rugged manliness superior even to that.

 Xstar wrote:

You can't honestly believe their holding hands there in preparation for a defensive play!  Grab your own hand friend and get a grip on reality.{#Beat}
 
 
...I make my kids hold hands when they cross the road too.
Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
Holding hands allows players to maintain a close distance without requiring line of sight, so they don't need to take their eyes off of the opposing line.  It's adding tactile sense to gain a competitive advantage.

If you think this is somehow "fruity" or "soft" I invite you to consider the examples provided by some of the ancient (ie. Roman or Spartan) battle formations, in which men packed themselves close and communicated largely by touch in order to prevent gaps in their shield lines; the end result was generally the swift and brutal evisceration of any opposing force that did not maintain such discipline.

But of course your comment and accompanying emoticon clearly demonstrate a rugged manliness superior even to that.

 Xstar wrote:

You can't honestly believe their holding hands there in preparation for a defensive play!  Grab your own hand friend and get a grip on reality.{#Beat}
 


Posted 14 years ago by bjrubble    [ Reply ]
 lysisphere wrote:

Same genre.  What would one call this genre?  emo-instrumentalism?

 
Post rock is what 'they' call it.  

Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
 Bonannie wrote:
Defense does this - they form a wedge against the offense, move up the field and then break out and tackle. 

 FrankMc wrote:
I don't understand football players holding hands. Giving each other a whack on the ass, maybe—holding hands, never.

Like the song.
 
 
You can't honestly believe their holding hands there in preparation for a defensive play!  Grab your own hand friend and get a grip on reality.{#Beat}
Posted 14 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
This CD is quite good, but the album "The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place" is a must have. If you like this, that is the one to buy.
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 namp wrote:
God is an Astronaut?
 
Same genre.  What would one call this genre?  emo-instrumentalism?

Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
Yeah, that's sublime.
Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
RP needs much more EitS.
Posted 14 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
God is an Astronaut?
Posted 14 years ago by namp    [ Reply ]
8 —-> 9
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:
If you don't own a copy of "The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place", the original CD with this track, your collection is lacking. I'm not normally a fan of instrumental only music, but this CD is just about perfect. I also purchased the movie soundtrack but it pales to the aforemention, 5 track disc.
 
Agreed!  I'm not an instrumental fan, but you can't go wrong with Explosions In The Sky!

Posted 15 years ago by eruwenolorien    [ Reply ]
Defense does this - they form a wedge against the offense, move up the field and then break out and tackle. 

 FrankMc wrote:
I don't understand football players holding hands. Giving each other a whack on the ass, maybe—holding hands, never.

Like the song.
 


Posted 15 years ago by Bonannie    [ Reply ]

I like this tune a lot.  I would recommend checking out some Lanterna to anyone who likes this.

Posted 15 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
I don't understand football players holding hands. Giving each other a whack on the ass, maybe—holding hands, never.

Like the song.
Posted 15 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
Wow. That was great. It fits the song title very well. I want to hear more from this group!

Posted 15 years ago by darrenwwwa    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Like an expression of quiet joy. With a very delicate hopefulness.

Nice bit of doodling around on guitars, I think..... 
 
Okay, I'm replying to myself on this.

As a musician I gotta' say, I wish I could do one thing as nice as this. It just touches my soul. 
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]

Echo of Blackfield?  I like this . . .


Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
If you don't own a copy of "The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place", the original CD with this track, your collection is lacking. I'm not normally a fan of instrumental only music, but this CD is just about perfect. I also purchased the movie soundtrack but it pales to the aforemention, 5 track disc.
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:

How would you dance to this?

mread wrote:

Interpretively. Leotards with codpiece, ballet shoes, maybe a football helmet.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSyhDbV9wHo&eurl



Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Was this also used in The Kingdom?
Posted 15 years ago by surreal1221    [ Reply ]
Still a perfect 10!
Thank you, RP.
Posted 15 years ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
crikey...
this is an amazing track.
i saw them on austin city limits i think
listening to this with headphones is great....
Posted 15 years ago by arsenault    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Like an expression of quiet joy. With a very delicate hopefulness.

 
That's just what I was thinking, especially about someone dear who loves pyrotechnic explosions in the sky.


Posted 15 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]

I saw 'em that tour too (in Orlando).  I have never felt as old as I did that night... the place was PACKED with young teens.  Says good things about the tastes of the youth, so I let the reminder of my decrepitude pass ;)


 sclark wrote:

I love this album. And everything else they've ever done. >

Finally got a chance to see them live last spring.  WOW.  Best concert I've ever seen. I listen to what I do because it moves me in some way and I find EitS tremendously moving, especially live.
 


Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
Like an expression of quiet joy. With a very delicate hopefulness.

Nice bit of doodling around on guitars, I think..... 
Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
I love this album. And everything else they've ever done. >

Finally got a chance to see them live last spring.  WOW.  Best concert I've ever seen. I listen to what I do because it moves me in some way and I find EitS tremendously moving, especially live.
Posted 16 years ago by sclark    [ Reply ]
Weird.

I was JUST on my film rental page, and noticed FNL is coming up soon, on my queue(?)
Bill's reading my mind again!
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
 kelseyhoran wrote:
You know you're a post-rock nut when...

- Your mix CDs only consist of less than six songs.
- When you sing a tune, it usually comes out in gibberish.
- No delay effects pedal = No fun
- You're probably the only person around who can tolerate 5 minutes of static
- Your mates demand that you change to radio after realizing that your CDs are all instrumentals that go nowhere.
- Any attempt to drag your friends to gigs will have them waiting for an hour for the singing to start
- Your harddrive is full of small unsigned or independent bands from strange countries
- You're in a band that pays homage to either Godspeed! or EitS
- Nobody bothers asking you what music you're into anymore
- You feel an overwhelming sense of disappointment when vocals first appear in a track
- Your 30 gig iPod is full at 4000 songs
- Generally, when someone asks you what kind of music you like you say something like "post-rock-post-hardcore-avant-guarde-ambient-fuzz-melancholy-abstract-shit"
- you constantly search for bands off of constellation records
- people stare at you when they ask you what you're listening to
- It bothers you when someone is talking during the quiet parts of your songs.
- When someone asks you for a name for their band and you come up with something like, "The Light dies when the sun sets and lives when the moon shines green".
 

The best listener post I've seen for a long time.

I totally identify with the post rock comment —- good new rock music is effin hard to find.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 kelseyhoran wrote:
You know you're a post-rock nut when...

- Your mix CDs only consist of less than six songs.
- When you sing a tune, it usually comes out in gibberish.
- No delay effects pedal = No fun
- You're probably the only person around who can tolerate 5 minutes of static
- Your mates demand that you change to radio after realizing that your CDs are all instrumentals that go nowhere.
- Any attempt to drag your friends to gigs will have them waiting for an hour for the singing to start
- Your harddrive is full of small unsigned or independent bands from strange countries
- You're in a band that pays homage to either Godspeed! or EitS
- Nobody bothers asking you what music you're into anymore
- You feel an overwhelming sense of disappointment when vocals first appear in a track
- Your 30 gig iPod is full at 4000 songs
- Generally, when someone asks you what kind of music you like you say something like "post-rock-post-hardcore-avant-guarde-ambient-fuzz-melancholy-abstract-shit"
- you constantly search for bands off of constellation records
- people stare at you when they ask you what you're listening to
- It bothers you when someone is talking during the quiet parts of your songs.
- When someone asks you for a name for their band and you come up with something like, "The Light dies when the sun sets and lives when the moon shines green".
 

I IMMEDIATELY sent this to my son.  This is his current favorite band.  Chill.

Posted 16 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
saw them play at lolla and now i'm addicted.

they were amazing.

all guitars all the time . . . 
Posted 16 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
I don't even understand how people can compare Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Explosions in the Sky in the same breath. Other than the fact that they're mostly instrumental and have longer songs, I fail to see any similarities. Godspeed is gigantic, grandiose, pompous, and pretentious...and Explosions is little more than wimpy, noodling, throwaway Mogwai melodies. Sorry.
Posted 16 years ago by anchoresse    [ Reply ]
yay! Explosions in the Sky! first time i've ever heard them played outside of my CD player! Nice oneRP!
Posted 16 years ago by polaroid    [ Reply ]
You know you're a post-rock nut when... - Your mix CDs only consist of less than six songs. - When you sing a tune, it usually comes out in gibberish. - No delay effects pedal = No fun - You're probably the only person around who can tolerate 5 minutes of static - Your mates demand that you change to radio after realizing that your CDs are all instrumentals that go nowhere. - Any attempt to drag your friends to gigs will have them waiting for an hour for the singing to start - Your harddrive is full of small unsigned or independent bands from strange countries - You're in a band that pays homage to either Godspeed! or EitS - Nobody bothers asking you what music you're into anymore - You feel an overwhelming sense of disappointment when vocals first appear in a track - Your 30 gig iPod is full at 4000 songs - Generally, when someone asks you what kind of music you like you say something like "post-rock-post-hardcore-avant-guarde-ambient-fuzz-melancholy-abstract-shit" - you constantly search for bands off of constellation records - people stare at you when they ask you what you're listening to - It bothers you when someone is talking during the quiet parts of your songs. - When someone asks you for a name for their band and you come up with something like, "The Light dies when the sun sets and lives when the moon shines green".
Posted 16 years ago by kelseyhoran    [ Reply ]
Bill, play some Godspeed you Black Emperor. Its way better than this, and this is pretty good.
Posted 16 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Now you'll never loose me as a listener :) I watched Explosions in the Sky live at the Quart festival in Kristiansand, Norway, a few years ago and it's my best live experience, catch them if you can! And again Radio Paradise: Thanks for the best radio station, ever :) -Øyvind
Posted 16 years ago by Zoney    [ Reply ]
Long, meandering, sometimes overly simple Explosions In The Sky, but sometimes wonderful.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]