Marshmallow Mondays #2: The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Hey there guys, been a rough week for us here on MuMuMunchies because of assignments and exams so I thought I’d take a break from all that and give you something to snack on while you study! I’ve always been a massive fan of Explosions in the Sky (EITS just for the ease of my fingers) ever since I heard their amazing album “The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place” but it wasn’t until yesterday when I saw their live set from Coachella on Youtube that made me realise how magical this post-rock band really is.

As incredible as this music is, many of you won’t like it at first glance and that’s the truth. It’s purely instrumental and the band is completely void of vocals, but that’s what makes EITS so unique. All the more reason to sit back, relax, close your eyes and indulge in the simple melodies - wrapped with an endless cycle of crescendos followed by efficacious climaxes and all the while, oozing in an ambience that’ll make you melt with their intricate love for music.

We’ll start off with my all-time favourite:

Last Known Surroundings truly exhibits drummer Chris Hrasky's ability to manipulate the band's songs however he wants. The song comes from their latest album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care and is part of their venture into new territory while grasping onto that escence that we all love. 

EITS were in Australia just a few months ago and I completely forgot about it, little did I realize how much I would regret not going to that concert until the live Coachella podcast yesterday.  As amazing as the studio version may be, it is nothing compared to experiencing how Hrasky combines percussion with layers of guitars to leave the audience in awe. The phenomenon is part of a life time experience: