Two great Austin area bands come together for one amazing show. This is a must see for fans and those uninitiated.
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EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY IN CONCERT:
Post-rockers Explosions in the Sky treat audiences to a blissed-out musical adventure any time they play their stunning instrumentals in concert. The group’s three guitarists gracefully pluck complex melodies and weave in gorgeous harmonies to lift listeners’ moods on each transcendent track. The rhythm section enhances the group’s dynamic focus, running the gamut between subtle orchestral rolls and earth-shaking marches on standout numbers like “Your Hand in Mine”, “Let Me Back In”, and “Disintegration Anxiety”. With their virtuosic musicianship, ambitious songwriting, and electric showmanship, Explosions in the Sky sweeps ticket buyers up and takes them on an impressionistic journey every time they perform.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Austin, TX post-rockers Breaker Morant were inspired to change their name to Explosions in the Sky after watching fireworks erupt overhead following a 1999 gig at a local radio station. Under the new moniker, Michael James (guitar/bass), Munaf Rayani (guitar), Mark Smith (guitar) and Chris Hrasky (drums) got right to work, making their debut the following year with the album How Strange, Innocence. Recognizing the cinematic qualities of the group’s emotionally charged instrumentals, film producer Brian Reitzell reached out to Explosions in the Sky to compose the soundtrack for the 2004 major motion picture Friday Night Lights, which gave the band more mainstream exposure. Over the years the group has become renowned for their impassioned live performances and stirring albums, including 2016’s critically-acclaimed album The Wilderness.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/6/11The National - Richmond Rating: 5 out of 5 Explosions, that's all you need to say
by thereason00 on 4/6/11The National - RichmondExplosions was awesome! And so was The Octopus Project! The venue is a cool place, too, nice and open and whatnot. The additional 33%+ in services "fees" and "convenience charges" were not cool. I'll never understand why I have to spend the amount required to purchase 3 tickets, yet only actually getting 2 out of the deal..
Rating: 5 out of 5 Explosions in My Mind!
by Sinjaria on 4/6/11The National - RichmondThis was my second time seeing Explosions in the Sky, and is was also my second time seeing The Octopus Project. Neither failed to blow me away! The Octopus Project always keeps audiences captivated by switching up instruments on the fly during a song, even trading guitars back and forth or swapping a drum set for a bass guitar, only to jump to a theremin for a great solo! Explosions plays with such passion, emotion, and musicianship - there really is nothing else like them in the world of music today. Their songs captivate your mind and really inject the feelings the band had when writing the songs. With titles like "Birth and Death of the Day" you're sure to be taken to a special place that only Explosions can take you. Entirely instrumental, Explosions is sure to entertain with ripping guitar riffs, driving percussion segments, and moments of perfect tranquility before plunging into the heart of an amazing finale.
Rating: 5 out of 5 I cried.
by joshtheemosh on 4/6/11The National - RichmondYeah, totally did during The Birth and the Death of Day. Epic.
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/6/11The National - Richmond Great Music. Great Venue. Explosions in the Sky was epic.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing!
by ExplosionsInMyPants on 7/14/10Congress Theater - ChicagoBest concert I've ever seen! The show was so emotional...these guys work wonders. I cannot wait until their next tour!