Post-Rock Thread (Happy Songs For Happy People)

I was just posting a couple of these in another thread, and got to thinking that on a gathering of this scale (ATS) there has to be at least a few of us on here, right?

Post-rock music uses rock instrumentation but disregards typical “rock” song structure. Mostly instrumental, a typical track features quiet arpeggios around simple chord progressions that swell into rousing crescendos. Fans liken the style to the avant-garde with soundscapes similar to that of “classical” music.

I'll start with a broad range of classics and for those unfamiliar with the genre - I hope you like guitars, pedals and cello's!

Feel free to add your favourite tracks, live shows, full albums and anything new that crops up while we're at it.

Mogwai - Mogwai Fear Satan (Live)


Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Dead Flag Blues


Mogwai - Friend Of The Night


The Evpatoria Report - Tajin Kyofusho


Mono - Ashes In The Snow (Live)


Tortoise - TNT

reply to post by Ramcheck

Nice,
I'm a fan of Explosions in the Sky and Pinback
I'm on my phone, can't easily upload a vid right now.

Thanks

Edit: I found a way

Explosions in the Sky



Pinback

Reply to Observationalist

Good man. Thanks for those, I was going to post some EITS on the OP but I couldn't decide on an introductory song they have so many good tracks.

Another couple of bands with the seal of quality.

Halves - May Your Enemies Never Find Happiness


God Is An Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright


Kwoon - Great Escape



Just realised I said good 'Man', you might be a Woman, if so I apologise.

reply to post by Ramcheck


I have a EITS station on Pandora, I just recently started getting into them.
I' m going to check out the other bands you posted later when I have some time.

I'm not sure if Pinback is considered post-rock. I just really like them.

I'm a Man so no worries.

a reply to: Ramcheck

I have no idea, but here's my contribution...

a reply to: queenofsheba

Spot on, nothing wrong with that.

a reply to: Ramcheck

This guy is from my home state and I knew him for a time...sounds like a happy song and he's pretty good I think. But what do I know?

a reply to: queenofsheba

I'm better ..heard me on the phone right..Mmmmmm

a reply to: RUFFREADY

a reply to: queenofsheba

a reply to: RUFFREADY

This reminds me of home, in the woods behind the hill...super peaceful and beautiful. Would like to share with you some day..