Rockets Fall On Rocket Falls - Godspeed You! Black Emperor

In my amblings across the interweb, I come across about a zillion things that are really interesting to me.
Keep in mind, that just about anything can interest me, and a zillion is a lot.

Anyway, I came across this some time ago and thought I would share it. It is a video set to Rockets Fall On Rocket Falls by Godspeed You! Black Emperor.


Now for those who aren't savvy in indie rock, Godspeed You! Black Emperor is a post-rock/avant-garde group hailing from Montreal, Canada. They play a supremely unique style of post-rock that not only sets them apart from basically everyone in the genre, but also distances themselves from basically everyone in modern music in general. They play at a near orchestral scale, choosing to compose their songs in movements rather than the typical Verse-Chorus-etc. format. In lamest terms, they make their music in the same fashion as classical music. Their shortest song (on cd) is 6 minutes or so, and that was just the continuation of another song anyway. Their average song will keep you listening for about 15+ minutes.

If you're not the type for older stuff, don't let the notions of classical music scare you. GY!BE is renowned in their experimental field as one of the best in the business. Their style is emulated by insurmountable amounts of post-rock bands. GY!BE formed back in the 90s, and have only released three albums (and an EP), but for now are on an indefinite hiatus.


And for personal reference, many of the GY!BE members are anarchists, and it really shows with political undertones in their music. They're very anti-mainstream, and it shows. This it the first half of Rockets Fall On Rocket Falls, with a brief introduction. I think video captures the song PERFECTLY! Hope you like it.