There are moments when Explosions in the Sky remind me of Mozart; Mozart if he was armed with a couple of chiming electric guitars, that is. That may sound like high praise. Indeed it is, but some of the sweeping melodies conjured up by the Texan quartet deserve it. Much of music, like ballroom dancing*, is about rise and fall, and there are few bands who do crescendo's better than Explosions in the Sky. The band name is most appropriate, because as you listen to them (preferably with big headphones and lots of volume) you begin to feel like you are caught up in some sort of cosmic drama, where all sorts of beauty is exploding all around you.
Of course, the proof is in the pudding. My challenge to you is to stop what you are doing, find yourself a nice big pair of headphones, turn the volume up on your computer, lie down on your bed or couch, press the play button below, close your eyes, and just listen for roughly 4 minutes 30 seconds (the song kind of peters out after that). See if you don't feel better afterward.
* "What do you know about ballroom dancing!?" I hear you ask. I have but three words for you, which are as much a confession as an answer - Strictly Come Dancing.
Of course, the proof is in the pudding. My challenge to you is to stop what you are doing, find yourself a nice big pair of headphones, turn the volume up on your computer, lie down on your bed or couch, press the play button below, close your eyes, and just listen for roughly 4 minutes 30 seconds (the song kind of peters out after that). See if you don't feel better afterward.
* "What do you know about ballroom dancing!?" I hear you ask. I have but three words for you, which are as much a confession as an answer - Strictly Come Dancing.
Loved it and never heard of them before... which makes me feel like an uncultured wretch!
ReplyDeleteCheers for, ahem, sharing!
That's what I do here - spread the good news about...er...bands that I like. Check out the song Your Hand in Mine from the same album. Stunning.
ReplyDelete