Post Rock/Post Metal/Math Rock Thread

schizoid_man77 wrote: ^agreed!   I'm listening to their EP right now, and I must say, I'm very impressed. The only problem is, is that their a little too straight forward t incorporate a GY!BE string section into every song.

A little too straightforward?
Do you mean less straightforward, or too straightforward?

They're one of the few dynamic Post-Rock bands. They do have a strong math rock influence that's neatly hidden beneath their wonderful orchestral sound, but it's a bit more dominant in their debut, "For A New Grammar Of Feelings". 

BTW, both of their albums are studio albums although a bit too short for today's standards.

chamberry wrote: schizoid_man77 wrote: ^agreed!   I'm listening to their EP right now, and I must say, I'm very impressed. The only problem is, is that their a little too straight forward t incorporate a GY!BE string section into every song. A little too straightforward? Do you mean less straightforward, or too straightforward? They're one of the few dynamic Post-Rock bands. They do have a strong math rock influence that's neatly hidden beneath their wonderful orchestral sound, but it's a bit more dominant in their debut, "For A New Grammar Of Feelings".  BTW, both of their albums are studio albums although a bit too short for today's standards.

Math rock and orchestral? I have got to try this.

chamberry wrote: moreitsythanyou wrote: chamberry wrote: schizoid_man77 wrote: ^agreed!   I'm listening to their EP right now, and I must say, I'm very impressed. The only problem is, is that their a little too straight forward t incorporate a GY!BE string section into every song. A little too straightforward? Do you mean less straightforward, or too straightforward? They're one of the few dynamic Post-Rock bands. They do have a strong math rock influence that's neatly hidden beneath their wonderful orchestral sound, but it's a bit more dominant in their debut, "For A New Grammar Of Feelings".  BTW, both of their albums are studio albums although a bit too short for today's standards. Math rock and orchestral? I have got to try this. They're much more post-rock than math rock, but they do have some density in their music and interesting time sigs that can be found in math rock group. Aside from that you NEED to try this. Math Rock or not.

Sounds like a plan

I found NoI more influenced by classical Italian Prog (if they ever heard of one, he-he) like QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA or LOCANDA DELLE FATE, especially in piano/violin interplays (while guitars are pretty math-rocky indeed). Awesome band, really

What about THE PIRATE SHIP QUINTET? Any fans out there?

I have Pirate ship quartets EP, but I havent given my full attention yet.

UGGGHHHH! Blessed are the bonds would be SOOOOOO much better if they fixed the structure of the album!

Prog-jester wrote: I found NoI more influenced by classical Italian Prog (if they ever heard of one, he-he) like QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA or LOCANDA DELLE FATE, especially in piano/violin interplays (while guitars are pretty math-rocky indeed). Awesome band, really What about THE PIRATE SHIP QUINTET? Any fans out there?

I'm a fan.

Love the 3 songs in their EP. Like I said in my review, Post-Rock bands need to use more the Trumpet!! I love how they use it in the intro to the first song on the EP.



For some similar sounding trumpet in Post-Rock check out this tasty band:  http://www.myspace.com/thesemonsters

They're huge prog rock fans, but it isn't really shown on their music. What is shown is one of the best trumpet playing in Post-Rock that's very atmospheric and lazy (in a good way). Sadly their best song, "Nice Day To Start A War", isn't sampled on their myspace page.

EDIT:
I misread the tags in their samples. Nice Day To Start A War is on their myspace page. It's the first song. It's not very long so please check it out. Highly recommended!




Edited by chamberry - February 06 2008 at 18:18

chamberry wrote: For some similar sounding trumpet in Post-Rock check out this tasty band:  http://www.myspace.com/thesemonsters

Excellent! Thanks again for another great recommend cham.

chamberry wrote: Prog-jester wrote: I found NoI more influenced by classical Italian Prog (if they ever heard of one, he-he) like QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA or LOCANDA DELLE FATE, especially in piano/violin interplays (while guitars are pretty math-rocky indeed). Awesome band, really What about THE PIRATE SHIP QUINTET? Any fans out there? I'm a fan. Love the 3 songs in their EP. Like I said in my review, Post-Rock bands need to use more the Trumpet!! I love how they use it in the intro to the first song on the EP. For some similar sounding trumpet in Post-Rock check out this tasty band:  http://www.myspace.com/thesemonsters They're huge prog rock fans, but it isn't really shown on their music. What is shown is one of the best trumpet playing in Post-Rock that's very atmospheric and lazy (in a good way). Sadly their best song, "Nice Day To Start A War", isn't sampled on their myspace page. EDIT: I misread the tags in their samples. Nice Day To Start A War is on their myspace page. It's the first song. It's not very long so please check it out. Highly recommended!

chamberry wrote: For some similar sounding trumpet in Post-Rock check out this tasty band:  http://www.myspace.com/thesemonstersThey're huge prog rock fans, but it isn't really shown on their music. What is shown is one of the best trumpet playing in Post-Rock that's very atmospheric and lazy (in a good way). Sadly their best song, "Nice Day To Start A War", isn't sampled on their myspace page. EDIT:I misread the tags in their samples. Nice Day To Start A War is on their myspace page. It's the first song. It's not very long so please check it out. Highly recommended!

I usually ignore/dislike wind instruments, but hey, I like such dreamy (lazy, as you said ) sax playing! Very good, their best song indeed (other 4 tracks from EP are good, but not enough...what? yes, I already have their EP )

Now listening to GRAYCEON...my favourite new band from 2007

Not sure if this band is enough "out there" for you people but I came across them totally by accident last night, on a Mars Volta forum. Have A Nice Life they are called and here is a link:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=6126276

Gothic, industrial, shoegaze (?? eh, don't know about that...) reads the definition. Oh well, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to post rock so don't really know how accurate that description is. All I know is that it sounds pretty darn good and having downloaded the debut album that came out last month from this blog

http://last-train-tocool.blogspot.com/

I am prepared to order the actual record (a double album at that) as well.

There is a richness in this music that resonates with me, in a Cult Of Luna-sort of way, but added with a sprinkle of Radiohead and even Mew.

They have been added to RateYourMusic, too. Check them out if interested!