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First Breath After Coma (9:34)
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These four sensitive gentlemen of instrumental rock describe their band as a close but dysfunctional family who have been financially unstable. Austin, Texas has been their home base for several years, allowing them to become allies with bands such as the very beautiful American Analog Set, the completely awe inspiring Lift To Experience, and the sonically destructive And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead.
All three guitar players grew up in the “boring town” of Midland, Texas (hometown of former Governor, George W. Bush). These creative men have been friends since 1993, and moved to the state’s capitol at different times (96’, 97’, 98’). Michael is a skilled guitarist who studied music in high school and played in several other rock bands. Mark has a degree in English from the University of Texas. Munaf is the youngest member (six years younger than Chris), but you cannot tell his age from the exotic sounds coming from his amps.
Chris (the eldest band member) grew up in Rockford, IL. This powerful drummer moved to Austin in early 1999 (to attend college) with his friend Kurt Volk. Both men are indie film makers, who made an interesting documentary about the premier of Star Wars - Episode I. Chris put up a flyer in a local record store (adorned with eagles, suns, mountains and dogs) that read “wanted: sad, triumphant, rock band”. One of the guitar players observed the flyer, and that sparked the birth of the band.
All three guitar players grew up in the “boring town” of Midland, Texas (hometown of former Governor, George W. Bush). These creative men have been friends since 1993, and moved to the state’s capitol at different times (96’, 97’, 98’). Michael is a skilled guitarist who studied music in high school and played in several other rock bands. Mark has a degree in English from the University of Texas. Munaf is the youngest member (six years younger than Chris), but you cannot tell his age from the exotic sounds coming from his amps.
Chris (the eldest band member) grew up in Rockford, IL. This powerful drummer moved to Austin in early 1999 (to attend college) with his friend Kurt Volk. Both men are indie film makers, who made an interesting documentary about the premier of Star Wars - Episode I. Chris put up a flyer in a local record store (adorned with eagles, suns, mountains and dogs) that read “wanted: sad, triumphant, rock band”. One of the guitar players observed the flyer, and that sparked the birth of the band.
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Sverreyo wrote:
The song that got me into post-rock, I still love it
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Matthias121977 wrote:
breathless ...
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appetite4 wrote:
ASIWYFA have gotten me hooked on post-rock this year, and after this song I think it may be my favourite genre =P
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santizo wrote:
: D
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the_ryecatcher wrote:
Whenever I listen to this song I imagine myself dying, yet slowly having this glint of hope to live again. It should be good while smoking dope.
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scisrbeatpapr wrote:
i'm walking down the aisle to this song. and i'm gonna walk slow as hell.
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Lemayencholy wrote:
Greatest band since Mogwai! Really Nice Ear Candy!
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timeconsumer320 wrote:
AH AMAZING. can't get enough of this stuff. PS another really good instrumental band is Pelican, who just put out a new CD called "What we all come to need". http://www.last.fm/music/Pelican?ac=peli
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t3h_duk3 wrote:
fuck this song is beautiful.
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clintbeed6793 wrote:
What is the point of having a 30sec clip of a 9 and a half minute song like this? No Point. Play the full track. Dont be stupid last fm
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trumancapote09 wrote:
this one brings tears to your eyes it's so strong.
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sukiblue wrote:
they create a living landscape in which to flow around in. the best of post-rock does this.
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HexeKunterbunt wrote:
.... very lyrical....
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koolaidparty wrote:
Love this song. Fantastic as hell! EiTS are literally post-rock gods. <3
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Uneaba wrote:
This track is really absolutely fabulous astonishing! Never get tired of it.
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QualityHero wrote:
I'm pretty new to this and haven't even heard of this band until recently. I usually leave this running in the background when I'm doing other things and almost every time i hear something i really like and look back its "explosions in the sky."
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chiennecreve wrote:
<3 (2)
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trailways wrote:
first post-rock track i've addicted
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ArmanPizzaro wrote:
Like standing in a warm shower of rain
Explosions in the Sky
First Breath After Coma
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