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Old 10-28-2012, 08:37 AM   #201 (permalink)
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Decided to check out Godspeed based on what I've heard about them here on MB. I'm a little torn on how I feel about them, though.

I listened to F♯ A♯ ∞ (vinyl version) and 'Like Antennas' and they both were fascinating listens. I've never really heard anything like it before. I definitely see the comparisons between film and tv scores (at points, at least) mentioned way early in the thread. I feel like they try and tell a story through sounds, or something like that. I wasn't really able to pick up on what that story was, but it was still very cool!

On the other hand, it was a bit tiring to listen to multiple songs in a row. Very long pieces, and it was easy to lose focus on the song during the down parts. I know it's part of the pacing to incite atmosphere but that doesn't really help keep me interested. So while I'm interested I also feel like it's not totally accessible to me. I'll give some more listening time to them, though, since my interest outweighs the problems I have.
This was my problem with Godspeed when I first listened to them also. I kept listening to them though and it all just clicked one day. They're band of patience.
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Old 10-28-2012, 09:31 AM   #202 (permalink)
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Decided to check out Godspeed based on what I've heard about them here on MB. I'm a little torn on how I feel about them, though.

I listened to F♯ A♯ ∞ (vinyl version) and 'Like Antennas' and they both were fascinating listens. I've never really heard anything like it before. I definitely see the comparisons between film and tv scores (at points, at least) mentioned way early in the thread. I feel like they try and tell a story through sounds, or something like that. I wasn't really able to pick up on what that story was, but it was still very cool!

On the other hand, it was a bit tiring to listen to multiple songs in a row. Very long pieces, and it was easy to lose focus on the song during the down parts. I know it's part of the pacing to incite atmosphere but that doesn't really help keep me interested. So while I'm interested I also feel like it's not totally accessible to me. I'll give some more listening time to them, though, since my interest outweighs the problems I have.
Listen to the CD version of F#A# (infinity). It has some movements that are not present on the vinyl version that are absolutely jaw-dropping.
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Old 10-28-2012, 02:06 PM   #203 (permalink)
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This was my problem with Godspeed when I first listened to them also. I kept listening to them though and it all just clicked one day. They're band of patience.
Yeah, that much is obvious. I think the key to me getting the most out of my listening time with them is that I need to be in a specific mood. I'm just not exactly sure what mood that is...
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Listen to the CD version of F#A# (infinity). It has some movements that are not present on the vinyl version that are absolutely jaw-dropping.
I wasn't sure if I should bother with the CD version, but sure I'll give it a shot.
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Old 10-28-2012, 04:48 PM   #204 (permalink)
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I've heard a few songs by them. They were kinda slow and chilled for a prog metal band. Other than that fans I know seem to boast about them a lot. Meh, dunno weather they're worth looking to or not.
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Old 10-28-2012, 05:02 PM   #205 (permalink)
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I've heard a few songs by them. They were kinda slow and chilled for a prog metal band. Other than that fans I know seem to boast about them a lot. Meh, dunno weather they're worth looking to or not.
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Sorry just looked into them, that's only what I heard. Assumed they were since they're in the "metal" category genre in stores.
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Old 10-28-2012, 05:27 PM   #207 (permalink)
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Sorry just looked into them, that's only what I heard. Assumed they were since they're in the "metal" category genre in stores.
Nah. It's heavy music for sure, but not in the same way that metal is. These guys would fall under the 'post-rock' category, though unfortunately there's no such section at HMV and the like.
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Old 05-08-2013, 06:15 AM   #208 (permalink)
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This album is incredible.


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Old 10-12-2013, 09:58 PM   #209 (permalink)
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So, what did everyone think of their new album?
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Old 10-16-2013, 07:08 PM   #210 (permalink)
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I'm seeing them GY!BE in a few days, I'm not much of a fan though *gasp*. What should I expect, and should my head by mounted on a stake for not actually being a fan and going anyway?
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