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Austin, United States (1999 – present)
Explosions In The Sky is an American instrumental post-rock band, which formed in Austin, Texas in 1999. Munaf Rayani, Mark Smith, and Michael James had just moved to Austin from Midland, Texas, and drummer Chris Hrasky had just moved to Austin from Rockford, Illinois.
The band quickly gained a reputation for their live shows even amongst other established local bands such as Lift to Experience. They also garnered a small amount of media attention as a result of their second album Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever, due to rumors linking it to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks - The album was released in late August 2001, with liner notes containing a picture of an airplane and the text “This Plane Will Crash Tomorrow”.
“The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place” is their third full-length album (counting “How Strange, Innocence” as their debut, see below). It shows the band has developed their characteristic sound to its full potential and the album has been critically acclaimed.
Friday Night Lights, the football movie based on the book of the same name, featured a soundtrack consisting mostly of songs by Explosions in the Sky, both original (as found on the Friday Night Lights soundtrack ) and from earlier releases. They are also frequently played in the TV-series sharing the name.
The band quickly gained a reputation for their live shows even amongst other established local bands such as Lift to Experience. They also garnered a small amount of media attention as a result of their second album Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever, due to rumors linking it to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks - The album was released in late August 2001, with liner notes containing a picture of an airplane and the text “This Plane Will Crash Tomorrow”.
“The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place” is their third full-length album (counting “How Strange, Innocence” as their debut, see below). It shows the band has developed their characteristic sound to its full potential and the album has been critically acclaimed.
Friday Night Lights, the football movie based on the book of the same name, featured a soundtrack consisting mostly of songs by Explosions in the Sky, both original (as found on the Friday Night Lights soundtrack ) and from earlier releases. They are also frequently played in the TV-series sharing the name.
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pravdt wrote:
This, sir, is one of the greatest post-rock bands I've ever heard.
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millionairecity wrote:
your hand in mine <3
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denisbastos wrote:
↓ it looks like we have a rebel here.
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RossZA wrote:
lol as if Coldplay are post rock. They're alternative rock you idiots.
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tributewg wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf4vUUQi0_0
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Sheyyx wrote:
and by the way, in my opinion people who listen to this kind of music have lot of sensitive in themself and are able to look deeper than rest. I mean they can see something more than just a music
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Sheyyx wrote:
denisbastos, i think hitler was also somehow unique, but he sadly choosed the wrong way
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denisbastos wrote:
Actually, FlozyGillepsie, having them in mind just means you're listening a lot to their music. It doesn't make you unique or special. I mean, Hitler used to listen to Wagner.
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souvlaki258514 wrote:
la cancion la luz de Yasmin es enorme.
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tobleedice wrote:
Flozy, I'm glad you think I'm amazing. Thanks. Ha ha 8-)
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FlozyGillepsie wrote:
I believe all people who like explosions in the sky are amazing. Their music is special, intense, flattering. It is unusual, and very deep. Therefore, having them in mind make you very unique. YAY FOR THIS BAND
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IlaiA wrote:
Video off the Brixton show on the 27th, they even posted it on their Facebook page!
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ozzi_93 wrote:
awesome <3
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Hiigg wrote:
who needs lyrics?
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Cebula666 wrote:
Who said you need words to write a story? [11]
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ShirkHorse wrote:
Fantastic at Brixton last week! I would have liked to have heard Your Hand in Mine, but the set was still faultless! I think the highlights for me were Postcard from 1952 and The Birth and Death of the Day. When they said "We never thought that music like ours would get us into a room like this" I was among the many people cheering their approval.
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xbry89x wrote:
Best music for sex
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jack_rae wrote:
Coldplay are the best Post Rock band, these guys just ripped them off. [3]
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tobleedice wrote:
Seen them 4 times, 3 in the US and 1 in Germany. They are awesome every time but the best were the 2 times when they had Eluvium as an opener ... perfect lead-in for EITS!
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Hiigg wrote:
hey brazil https://www.facebook.com/groups/liberalismusical/
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Feb
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NYU Chill 2012 Benefit Show
E&L Auditorium NYU, New York NY, United States
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Apr
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Explosions in the Sky
Fox Theatre, Boulder, Denver CO, United States
6 going
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Apr
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Explosions in the Sky
Mesa Theater, Grand Junction CO, United States
1 going
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