I remember really enjoying the last Explosions in the Sky we heard, but this one really hit home for some reason. It's easy to say that post-rock is about atmospheric instrumentals that tend to build climaxes over repetition, and while that formula sounds simple to achieve it's a simple fact that some bands do it better than others, and while I'm not an expert on post-rock, at least from what I've heard I'd put Explosions in the Sky right at (or right near) the top of the genre. For this one I just loved when that beautiful guitar tone starts ringing out over the rolling, crashing drums. It's just so uplifting and even nostalgic for some reason. Maybe part of it is clued in from the music video, but I think even without it I would've gotten a similar feeling. Really great song. Guess I've got another band's discography to explore with my next playlist.
I know this comment is super late, but as a long time Explosions fan, all of their albums tend to have an overarching theme or tone to them. Take Care, Take Care, Take Care is an example of a nostalgic theme, and they have albums surrounding death and loss, love etc. When this album first dropped, this song stood out to me initially because of how it made me feel but the whole album is fantastic, and I recommend you try to listen to any of their albums with no music videos and just go with the emotions and enjoy the ride.
Beautiful song and video. I'm glad it got picked in the random selection, especially in contrast with yesterday's video (which I also love). A bit more uplifting and celebratory look at life, with pensiveness and nostalgia but free of the burden of (early stages at least of) grief. Your analysis and commentary about the 6/8 time sig, much like with Steven Wilson's really enrich the way I look (hear?) these tracks from now on. Your insight is always great, Bryan, but this week and especially with the more complete multimedia stuff seems to be going some really interesting places.
I've noticed that as well. I think this week has been some of my best analyses yet and I'm not sure if that's because of the multimedia aspect (which several of the Special Selections have fit in with as well) or if I'm my brain is just on point this week. 😅
There's a video from We Lost the Sea's latest called "A Beautiful Collapse" that has a similar vibe ... it's all made up of old timey footage like that. I think that video has a much clearer point to it, though.
Brian, I'm really sorry but Imma totally disregard everything I had related to Explosions in the Sky in my comment because...well, you will see and hear why. I do respect and appreciate what they have created and hold constructive criticisms and positive opinions however.... I'm super hyped and EVER so glad that I tuned in to this video review because thanks to it I was reminded of a song that I completely forgot about and literally rediscovered it just now after God knows how many years since I last heard it! The very moment something clicked in my mind I paused your vid and searched this nostalgia gem that I loved as a kid (decent TV show as well) : ua-cam.com/video/mwIVJXVmAxU/v-deo.html Full song here: ua-cam.com/video/_LQBtKOotZ4/v-deo.html It's simple, powerful and that short clip of scenes from the show is just a perfect visual whether you are familiar with the show or not. You gotta love the parts with the dog!! Enough is explained in it without any major spoilers, as any good trailer should be. AND the simplicity of the music makes this a timeless tune, for me at least. This is so great that it eclipses today's reviewed song in major aspects. A lot of what you've said about Postcard from 1952 apply to this song as well like the feelings of nostalgia and the up-lifting qualities through beautiful melodic, happy-sad passages but the difference in level of professional composition is clearly apparent in this case. I double dare anyone to argue that Due South is not catchy haha Also, bass guitar pretty damn up front in the mix. Beautiful bass line. I will add a proper response to Postcard from 1952 in separate reply xD
I remember really enjoying the last Explosions in the Sky we heard, but this one really hit home for some reason. It's easy to say that post-rock is about atmospheric instrumentals that tend to build climaxes over repetition, and while that formula sounds simple to achieve it's a simple fact that some bands do it better than others, and while I'm not an expert on post-rock, at least from what I've heard I'd put Explosions in the Sky right at (or right near) the top of the genre. For this one I just loved when that beautiful guitar tone starts ringing out over the rolling, crashing drums. It's just so uplifting and even nostalgic for some reason. Maybe part of it is clued in from the music video, but I think even without it I would've gotten a similar feeling. Really great song. Guess I've got another band's discography to explore with my next playlist.
I know this comment is super late, but as a long time Explosions fan, all of their albums tend to have an overarching theme or tone to them. Take Care, Take Care, Take Care is an example of a nostalgic theme, and they have albums surrounding death and loss, love etc.
When this album first dropped, this song stood out to me initially because of how it made me feel but the whole album is fantastic, and I recommend you try to listen to any of their albums with no music videos and just go with the emotions and enjoy the ride.
This brings me back
To the 50s
Beautiful song and video. I'm glad it got picked in the random selection, especially in contrast with yesterday's video (which I also love). A bit more uplifting and celebratory look at life, with pensiveness and nostalgia but free of the burden of (early stages at least of) grief.
Your analysis and commentary about the 6/8 time sig, much like with Steven Wilson's really enrich the way I look (hear?) these tracks from now on. Your insight is always great, Bryan, but this week and especially with the more complete multimedia stuff seems to be going some really interesting places.
I've noticed that as well. I think this week has been some of my best analyses yet and I'm not sure if that's because of the multimedia aspect (which several of the Special Selections have fit in with as well) or if I'm my brain is just on point this week. 😅
The music video is the best I have ever seen
Saw these guys open for fugazi years ago. Still confused by that pairing.
This is a really important song for me, thanks for reacting to it
When I listen to this one and Your Hand in MIne, I get this feeling of relaxation that is hard to explain.
Really love playing the main theme from this on a Telecaster - almost makes me believe I have some ability.
There's a video from We Lost the Sea's latest called "A Beautiful Collapse" that has a similar vibe ... it's all made up of old timey footage like that. I think that video has a much clearer point to it, though.
Leprous - Nighttime Disguise please
What a song
Brian, I'm really sorry but Imma totally disregard everything I had related to Explosions in the Sky in my comment because...well, you will see and hear why. I do respect and appreciate what they have created and hold constructive criticisms and positive opinions however....
I'm super hyped and EVER so glad that I tuned in to this video review because thanks to it I was reminded of a song that I completely forgot about and literally rediscovered it just now after God knows how many years since I last heard it!
The very moment something clicked in my mind I paused your vid and searched this nostalgia gem that I loved as a kid (decent TV show as well) :
ua-cam.com/video/mwIVJXVmAxU/v-deo.html
Full song here: ua-cam.com/video/_LQBtKOotZ4/v-deo.html
It's simple, powerful and that short clip of scenes from the show is just a perfect visual whether you are familiar with the show or not. You gotta love the parts with the dog!! Enough is explained in it without any major spoilers, as any good trailer should be. AND the simplicity of the music makes this a timeless tune, for me at least. This is so great that it eclipses today's reviewed song in major aspects. A lot of what you've said about Postcard from 1952 apply to this song as well like the feelings of nostalgia and the up-lifting qualities through beautiful melodic, happy-sad passages but the difference in level of professional composition is clearly apparent in this case. I double dare anyone to argue that Due South is not catchy haha
Also, bass guitar pretty damn up front in the mix. Beautiful bass line.
I will add a proper response to Postcard from 1952 in separate reply xD
I’m almost sure it’s 12/8