The Monday Rotation: Explosions in the Sky
Today’s selection for The Monday Rotation holds a special place in my music catalog as it is my reading/thinking/writing/chilling go-to music. “Explosions in the Sky” is an instrumental rock band from Texas that I discovered 5-6 years ago. Yes, instrumental rock, no vocals, which is a major turn-off to many people but as pure music it is as good as any symphony. Their songs build and ebb, musically smoldering, all the while reaching towards the inevitable crashing musical climax.
They happened to be in Sydney this weekend playing at the Metro and they didn’t disappoint. Their sound is precise and the concert was more like an opera than a rock concert. It is definitely not for everyone but take a listen and let me know what you think. Here they are… enjoy.