Explosions in the Sky @ The Granada

I wasn't planning on going to this show, but at the last minute my friend called and said she had an extra ticket. I figured, why not? It's free.

We arrived in the middle of Paper Chase's set. I wasn't feeling what they were dishing out at all. The singer had the token whine in his voice that I have come to hate so much, yet expect to hear more often than not lately. The lyrics were scattered and uninteresting. I don't think the band sucked, but they definitely need to ditch the whiny ass singer.

I didn't really know that much about Explosions in the Sky before last night. I had heard them before on Jay Leno or Conan O' Brien and liked their style. Seeing how i've really been into more instrumental, trip hop and soundscapes lately, I figured it would be nice to see them perform live.

Personally, I thought they sounded really good. It was interesting to see them put together all those sounds and elements live. To me, it sounded like one long movie score. I would have preferred seeing it in a different setting with stadium type seating much better though. I think they would be much better to watch while sitting. It was a good show all around though.

[jammy]

I loved it!!...

Some songs they performed:
"First Breath After A Coma"...opening trk
"So long, lonesome"
"The Only Moment We Were Alone"
"A Poor Man's Memory"
"Memorial"....last trk

They performed alot of songs from their, "The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place" LP and also from their latest "All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone". I'll agree with ya about The Paper Chase. Very odd sounding, but I wasn't feeling them at all. I really wish Eluvium hadn't canceled their slot. Either way, it was a very intense show for me. Again, LOVED IT!!!!

[CaptMidnight22]

i loved both bands. i love the paper chase! it was so funny to see the peoples expressions and reactions to their songs. that band is an aquired taste, but i love it.

i thought the show was a bit short, though. ah well.

[AzNxJuNgALiSt]

goddamnit!!!!!!!!!!!! i <3 explosions in the sky. fuck i wish i wasn't out of the loop.

[kit'n]

Originally Posted by TekfunK

I think they would be much better to watch while sitting. It was a good show all around though.

i def agree with this. i really wanted to sit down the whole time. i also found it a bit loud. guess its time to dye my hair to cover the grays and then grab my walking cane.

[BrandonWhat]

Originally Posted by AzNxJuNgALiSt

goddamnit!!!!!!!!!!!! i <3 explosions in the sky. fuck i wish i wasn't out of the loop.

Didn't I introduce you to them a few years back?

And does anyone know anything about the frequency of performances in Austin? They still reside there, right?

[claydoh]

did anyone get to see Eluvium?????

that's who i was interested in...

[AzNxJuNgALiSt]

Originally Posted by BrandonWhat

Didn't I introduce you to them a few years back?

And does anyone know anything about the frequency of performances in Austin? They still reside there, right?

actually, one of my exes did.

[jammy]

Originally Posted by claydoh

did anyone get to see Eluvium?????

that's who i was interested in...

They had to cancel their set to appear at, "The Wordless Music Series"....

More info on that can be found HERE

[Parkaboy]

Originally Posted by AzNxJuNgALiSt

goddamnit!!!!!!!!!!!! i <3 explosions in the sky. fuck i wish i wasn't out of the loop.

replace "out of the loop" with broke as shit and moving across states soon and you've got me. my supervisor wasnt at work monday. I KNEW WHERE HE WAS and it made it VERY hard to work efficiently. >=(

[clusterone]

I love watching EITS perform. Very passionate group of musicians there... The biggest problem I find, is I don't know which one of them to focus on while watching them... The bass player really rips... I remember the first time I saw them, he was rocking so hard he snapped his strap and his bass literally flew into the crowd and knocked the shit out of one of those bug-zapper emo girls... Blood was spilt... Awesomeness...