LIFT YOUR SKINNY FISTS LIKE ANTENNAS TO HEAVEN

In my opinion, the works by GYBE! in 2000 and 2002 belong to the peak of post-rock and are genre-defining. GYBE! has further perfected their sound while staying ambitious, removing narrations and some other not so much interesting noises that appeared in the 90's. The result is a more accessible, slightly less experimental, more rock than classical music leanings which means also more majestic landscapes. The atmosphere remains dark, reflective.

"Storm" has a cresciendo water river meandering start that brings actually happiness more than despair. The soft part with guitar and violin in the background is absorbing, then cello joins. The motive returns and chords became very serious and so goooood with dramatic echoes staying in the mix. Repeated marching drums keep the tension in the air until a fragile sorrowful piano ends the song. This is the quality of highest calibre and many other post-rock bands would dream of such impressive composition.

"Static" is more similar to the previous releases with calmer ambience but apocalyptic sounding studio tricks and mournful violin. The pace is accelerating and instruments increasing tones resulting in expression of bleakness and furious despair. Relaxing cello and ambiance sounds balance the track towards the end.

"Sleep" has indeed a sleepy beginning with strings and calm guitars noodling, however the bleak motive lets you know what to expect in the following minutes. Drums only emerge after six minutes with fast speed. You can also hear trumpet and high-pitched guitars in a more straightforward post-rock manner. Electronica beat reminiscent of Mogwai before finale comes with multiple guitars.

"Antennas to heaven" starts in a bluesy acoustic format to change completely to human voices and then intensive guitar- dominated arena accompanied by violins. One of the few guitar solos can be heard in this track, albeit not a progressive rock one but still enriching ;). The rest of the composition is experimental but not of high quality and feels forced to have at least 18 minutes done.

A masterpiece of post-rock that you should dive in.