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Points: 9008 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 25 2007 at 19:19
Originally posted by andu andu wrote:

Hello guys, sorry for pussyfooting inside and not minding to read the thread Big smile, but could you tell me if there is such thing as acoustic post-rock? And if yes, where can I find some to listen to?


Clogs perhaps? Its been a while since I listened to their album, Lanter, but they're a neoclassical band that has their sound pretty close to post-rock and I remember them using acoustic guitars some (not all) songs.

There are also bands that use more acoustic instruments than electric ones. Bell Orchestre was the first that came to mind with the only electric instrument in the album is a slide guitar in one song, the bass and one or two song with keyboards. Shalabi Effect is also a band that uses acoustic guitar in most of their songs and use a wide variety of acoustic "instruments", but they can be too experimental for ones taste so beware.

Some bands have an acoustic atmosphere without having acoustic instruments themselves like Valley of the Giants, Tortoise, Do Make Say Think, Dirty Three, Rachel's....

I hope that lil' rambling helped.Tongue

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Points: 3089 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 26 2007 at 05:58
Thanks! I'll do my best to find & listen your recommendations. The reason because of which I was asking is that I stumbled upon an unknown band, contemporary with GYBE let's say, that might qualify as "acoustic post-rock" or "acoustic experimental rock". They use acoustic guitar, percusson, cello and flute; their vocabulary comes from classical, jazz and folk, but the way they "talk" musically is pretty post-rock to my ears. I'll compare their music to that of the bands you mentioned to in order to see how "post-rock" they are (they're experimental for sure), because - depending on the results - I might try an additio to the Archive. Thanks again!

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Come on, guys, the RIO thread is kicking our asses here!
 
Maybe I not in the proper mood today, but I have come to the conclusion that I may not have the patience for GYBE. I will continue to try, as always (well I've given up on a few albums), but I think I may have to return to my previous asessment that crescendos are not worth the buildups. I'm not sure I can accept it when the music goes nowhere (the 4 minutes of silence in Providence is the worst offender, but when up to half of the song is soundscapes/atmospherics is pretty bad too) for so much of the time.
"There was a large barge, and it had a radio antenna on top. There was a large barge with a radio antenna on top. A large barge...with a radio antenna on top" Cue atmopheric noodling. Are those bees at the end of East Hastings? Fighter planes? Machinery? Does it matter? I don't know!
 
Also, f#a#(infinity) is a bit bleak, to say the least. I like depressing music, but this might be a bit too much.
 
So, my question is, what is some post-rock that moves faster? I love stuff like Mogwai and 65daysofstatic because even if Mogwai has a long slow section, it almost always closes with powerful crunching guitars. And no, I don't just like loud guitars. If I did, I wouldn't even be in this thread :P
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Don't try too hard. You might end up hating them.

As for your question, well I'm not that good of a reviewer, but check this out:

SAXON SHORE — The Exquisite Death Of Saxon Shore

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4%20stars The Post-rock album for impatient people?

As anyone that listens to post-rock will tell you that one of the key factor in appreciating bands from the genre is patience. Without it then it's pretty much impossible to enjoy it. A Sigur Ros song could bore you to tears or a Godspeed You! Black Emperor epic you'll be fast asleep even before a single note even gets played. This is one of the things that many people don't like about the genre, but there's still hope! Some bands just don't like to be quiet and other bands don't want you waiting for the good parts in their music. One of those bands is Saxon Shore.

Saxon Shore is what I would call the antidepressant of post-rock along with Yndi Halda (just look at their album title) and others since they make the most joyful post-rock I've heard. If A Silver Mt. Zion can get you depressed by the end of one album, antidepressant post-rock can get you out of the depression by the end of one song! It's still very emotional despite all the energy they have, but in a more optimistic way. Since they don't have any build-ups every song sound like a climax without the wait. There are still some songs that calms down the energy of the album like in "Silence Lends a Face to the Soul". It's a good song that adds some well needed balance to the energetic album without changing its optimistic mood. It's also accessible, not too complex and very melodic like most post-rock. Sadly their sound is too safe and it doesn't try to differ from their neighbors, but from what they lack in originality they make up for a great album. Their sound also has some bits and pieces of electronica which adds a nice little touch to their sound.

If you're looking for a post-rock band that isn't trying to bore you or doesn't test your patience then Saxon Shore is for you. If you're looking for the bright, powerful and charismatic side of post-rock then this band is also for you, but don't expect something original or different from the other bands. While there are still flaws they're doing music a bit more accessible for people who have trouble getting into the genre because of the slow nature of most of the bands.

Give it a try, it's pretty hard not to fall in love with it.



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From your review, it seems like Saxon Shore is like Explosions in the Sky, which is a terrific band.
Personally, I've been meaning to get my hands on some Do Make Say Think
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Aaah the RIO thread. I remember when I used to be a frequent poster in there, but since joining both psych and post-rock teams I had to part my love for strange music. I still listen to RIO and Avant-prog though, but not as much as I would like to. Cry

One day, RIO. One day we'll meet again...

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Originally posted by moreitsythanyou moreitsythanyou wrote:

From your review, it seems like Saxon Shore is like Explosions in the Sky, which is a terrific band.
Personally, I've been meaning to get my hands on some Do Make Say Think


They don't sound that much like EITS, but both are happy post-rock. Saxon Shore's sound is more full while EITS sounds more stripped down, plus they aren't as energetic as Saxon Shore. Great band nonetheless

For Do Make Say Think  their latest album, "Winter Hymn..." might be a good place to start although their masterpiece is "Goodbye Enemy Airship..."   Great band BTW. My second favorite post-rock band after Godspeed.



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heres some other lesser-known postrock bands that would interest you guys:

Ultraviolet Makes Me Sick - Italian 3-piece, album Soundproof on Camera Obscura.......http://www.last.fm/music/Ultraviolet+Makes+Me+Sick

Gwei-Lo - British band on Bella Union, check out this review of their beautiful sole s/t album:

Amazon.co.uk Review
It's said that death is the great leveller, but in the music industry, often the precise opposite is true. Posthumously released recordings are all too often infused with an uncomfortable poignancy, or worse still, a sense of ghoulish fascination--a morbid legacy that crushes the actual content under its tragic symbolic weight. Al Brooker, Gwei-Lo's guitarist, died unexpectedly onstage a mere month before the release of this, the Cambridge-based instrumental quartet's debut album. But while his presence casts a dark shadow across these seven slender tracks of melancholic instrumental rock by no means does it render the contents mere epitaph. No, Gwei-Lo is worth more than that; the likes of "U.R.R" and "Cellsong" envisage kindred spirits Mogwai, or the fastidiously applied structure of US avant forefathers Shellac--all cyclical rhythms, spasmodic-yet-logical tempo changes, violent bursts of noise and sombre washes of ambient lull. Perhaps it's this solemn tone that allows Gwei-Lo to carry its burden. Or perhaps it's just that there is enough content here--between the hypnotic cyclical grooves, behind the murky, drifting smokescreens--to appreciate this album for the accomplished work that it is. 

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Points: 9008 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 29 2007 at 22:32
Hey! I hate Ultraviolet too!

Gwei-Lo  sounds interesting. Do they have a myspace page or something that I can listen to some samples?

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Points: 1305 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 30 2007 at 02:28
Everyone should check out Korea Has Nukes.
they're just a couple of guys in high school, but their first EP shows some great potential. My friend Devon is the drummer.
 
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hi Chanberry sorry i don't think Gwei-Lo would've a myspace or webpage esp since they only had one album before their guitarist tragically passed away.........perhaps amazon or last fm?
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A friend over at the dreamtheater boards posted this :
 
www.myspace.com/colieda

This band is superb.  They're out of the midwest, and have some awesome things going for them.  They just released an album called November, I think you can get most of it from their official site (linked in myspace).

Enjoy this!
 
 
 
 
they're really good. Check em out. Almost similar to a yndi halda, but I don't think they should be compared.
 
If you get a chance, check out the videos on their website. Its intense live.
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Coleida sounded pretty good. It was all very peaceful and tranquil. The vocals were a nice touch. I dig it. Haven't seen the videos yet though, maybe tomorrow.

I haven't checked out Korea has Nukes and Gwei-Lo yet. I'm suppose to be studying, but I took a little break to check out Coleida.

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Trying to keep the post-rock dream alive...

I added two bands that could be of interest to the fellow fans of the genre. The first one is Laura. You may already heard of this band when I posted one sample from their album "Radio Swan is Down". Check them out please. This is one of the best post-rock releases of the year.
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2852

Here is the same sample I posted some time ago:
I hope


The next band is filed under Psychedelic/Space Rock, but it will please the post-rock fans as well since their sound is 50% Space Rock and 50% Post-Rock. I only have their "Liquid" album, and it's surely recommended, although not really a priority to check out. The band is 35007 (loose)
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2848

I Hope you'll enjoy them. Wink

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@ chamberry - have you heard of a post-rock band from New Zealand called Jakob?  They have several albums out since 1999 I think.  Anyway - they have a similar sound to EITS or Mono.
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^^^ Honestly I haven't, but I've seen their names around. If they have a myspace I'll probably check some of their songs out.

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Points: 1138 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2007 at 07:10
Jakob:    http://www.myspace.com/jakobmusic

edit - corrected above link


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What about God is an Astronaut?
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Originally posted by Arrrghus Arrrghus wrote:

What about God is an Astronaut?


All is Violent, All is Bright is a wonderful album. It's very accessible even for mainstream music fans. You should give them a try.

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I'll  have to check that out too. What kind of feel is it?
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