Post-Rock Thread (ambient, jazz, cassette, single, albums)

[TheBig3KilledMyRainDog]

And the buckethead questions...

*******.

[sleepy jack]

I don't listen to buckethead.


*******

[enemyat_thesix]

buckethead is awesome

[Trauma]

Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

I waited all day for you filthy ****s to answer my queries and this is what I get, just some ego-satiating check list of a pretentious music sub-genre. I hope you burn in a pile of your own marvel comics.

*******

[enemyat_thesix]

Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Oh good, i need some help here anyways:

I don't know anything about post-rock but never shy, I bought an explosions in the sky CD. I was going to buy the CD with the angle on the cover because the art was great, but apparently thats their "mediocre" album. So I was told to get some white one with writing all over it, but the clerk said it was their softer one, so I ended up buying "All of a sudden" and have yet to listen to it.

Long story short: Is "All of a Sudden" worth the listen, or should I have picked up something else?

Edit: I listened to esmerine on the back of Six's recommendation and having heard that I'm wondering what the qualifications were for Post-rock?

And do the two Buckethead gem's "Electric Tears" and "Colma" count as post-rock albums?

I think their great, try White Wash, Ghost (both from Colma) or "Sketches of Spain (for Miles)," or "Mantaray" (both from tears)

ahem. from Wikipedia:

"Post-rock is a music genre characterized by non-traditional use of rock instruments and high musical density. Although firmly rooted in the indie scene, post-rock's style bears little resemblance musically to that of indie rock. However, as post-rock music is often recorded on independent labels, indie and post-rock often share the same level of obscurity."

"As mentioned above, the post-rock sound incorporates a wide variety of musical genres, such as ambient, jazz, electronica, experimental, and sometimes even rock. The post-rock approach to music, such as the emphasis on instrumental work and sonic texture, is similar to the earlier New Age movement, which came out of the modern folk tradition. Post-rock is characterized by repetition of musical motifs and subtle changes, with an extremely wide range of dynamics. Most often, post-rock songs are lengthy and instrumental, containing repetitive build-ups of timbre, dynamics and texture. Guitar timbres are usually smooth. 3rd bridge guitars like the Fender Jaguar and the Jazzmaster in combination with delay and reverb are popular equipment. Harmonically, there is an emphasis on consonance, though by no means is there a definitive rule of thumb."

for further information, consult Post-rock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. i don't know why people can't run a simple search themselves...

[Expletive Deleted]

Originally Posted by chapman

Shark Quest

How did I never notice that there's a Post-Rock band called Shark Quest? THERE'S NO WAY THIS BAND CAN'T BE GOOD.

[matious]

Originally Posted by PopIsDead

My brother's in fairly big post-rock band in Duluth, Minnesota. If you feel like it, their myspace site is www.myspace.com/portraitofadrownedman

that shit was actually pretty good!

[anticipation]

i was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some good post rock bands.
I really like A Silver Mt. Zion and Explosions In The Sky
but i want to explore the genre more.


i'm sure ethanz could give me a list of about 200,
but i'm open to anyone's suggestions.

[sleepy jack]

Well there's all the staples like Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Do Make Say Think, 65daysofstatic, Godspeed, Tortoise, etc you should probably check out.

With the exception of the more popular ones heres my 10 favorite right now:
Ef
Bright Red Paper
Yndi Halda
This Will Destroy You
Sparrows, Swarm And Sing!
Laura
Bell Orchestre
Set Fire To Flames
As the Poets Affirm
Caspian
The Ascent Of Everst

[anticipation]

Originally Posted by Crowquill

Well there's all the staples like Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Do Make Say Think, 65daysofstatic, Godspeed, Tortoise, etc you should probably check out.

With the exception of the more popular ones heres my 10 favorite right now:
Ef
Bright Red Paper
Yndi Halda
This Will Destroy You
Sparrows, Swarm And Sing!
Laura
Bell Orchestre
Set Fire To Flames
As the Poets Affirm
Caspian
The Ascent Of Everst

i like 65 & godspeed & pelican.
are ...of sinking ships post rock?
because i've been rotating that **** you sent me heavily lately.

i'll check all these out.