Obnoxious Listeners adds a new category today dedicated towards music videos. There are lots of other sites out there which feature music videos, so our goal is not to show you what’s already out there and searchable. Instead, its our goal to find those videos which have been
- Rarely seen or found on the web
- Serve a higher purpose to an artists’ song
- Something we Obnoxious Guys simply find cool or interesting
We recently got to see them perform at the Ottobar in Baltimore, MD. Sadly, Baltimore is one of the most empty cities and their bars are even emptier than the city itself. When we walked in, there were a total of 15 other people inside, and 8 out of the 15 people were members of the opening band. So you can imagine the vacant feeling we got as we walked in and grabbed a beer from the 1 bartender and 2 beer taps inside.
This was the first tour God is an Astronaut was on in the U.S. and when they came on, the place started to fill up to about 75 people or so. Not very large crowd base at all and that would have been discouraging to most headlining bands (especially for those that had travelled from so far), but they played through their set like champs. Without even the slightest hesitation, they elongated their set and played 3-4 new songs and redid a few oldies. Then afterwards, they came down and talked with all the fans for 15-20 min. I rarely find that type of temperament in a band and respect for their fans. That humility and appreciation alone has made me a fan of these guys for life.
Becoming a bigger fan of God is an Astronaut, I decided to buy all the singles and extra CDs they were selling at the venue. Surprisingly, I found these two music videos on one of the EPs entitled A Moment of Stillness. I had not seen them online previously and wasn’t even aware the band had produced any videos. Both videos are great compliments to the songs they are made for. Without trying to explain their meaning (which I’m sure I’ll butcher), I think you’ll find it for yourself. If you pay attention to the shifts in the music, you’ll see a resemblance in the video as well.
Comment by Dan: Fun fact, this concert Nirav mentioned (which was on March 18th, 2008) is where and when he and I first came up with the idea for Obnoxious Listeners.
I just wanted to add that most of the snyth melodies are actually “sung” by the guitarist through some effects… and seeing these guys live increased my appreciation for them tenfold.
Brilliant Band!!
Totally agree. Amazing live musicians as well!
God is an astronaut is heavenly!!! very sad to hear that attendance has been so low! Here in Hyderabad(india) a city totally unheard by all post rock bands i am sure atleast half as many will turn. How i wish explosions or god is an astronaut or sigur ros come down here.. We dont even get a chance to buy the original stuff.. Aah but cant blame anyone as even the global rock bands have just started coming here..
I really wish I had been there =(
God Is An Astronaut is one of my favorite post-rock bands, grouped with Explosions In The Sky under “Chillingly beautiful music for quiet winter nights”.
I had never seen the video for Coda before, either…
Great review, guys.
Thanks so much. They are one of our favorites too and we can't wait to see them perform again live.
Can you let us know how it turns out? Would love to hear how they are received in India.
I just recently started listening to God Is an Astronaut. Another post-rock band that is good is, If These Trees Could Talk. They are from Ohio.
Thanks, we always enjoy getting music suggestions from readers… but in this case Dan already wrote a post on ITTCT - check it out here: http://www.obnoxiouslisteners.com/profile/if-th...
Thanks, we always enjoy getting music suggestions from readers… but in this case Dan already wrote a post on ITTCT - check it out here: http://www.obnoxiouslisteners.com/profile/if-th...











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