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Let’s face it, God Is An Astronaut is the kind of name that a band has to earn, rather than just have. You’d feel short changed if you went to see them and they sounded like The Killers, is what I’m trying to say. Fortunately, they sound like no-one else on their level, possibly like no-one else in the world. The inspired idea of tying down space rock and post rock’s more meandering tendencies in favour of strict, rigorous, motoric rhythms is paying them back dividends and, like some of the greatest music ever written, it all comes back to a pair of brothers.
Fortunately enough, these ones don’t seem to hate each other. God Is An Astronaut was formed by twin brothers Niels and Torsten Kinsella, who play the guitar/keyboards, and bass/guitars respectively. Both of them spent the 90’s playing in an assortment of rock bands before heading into remixing by the turn of the century. The Kinsella brothers were contracted to write the music for an album that an assortment of different singers would actually sing on, however, by 2002 the idea fell through.
At first, the duo were thoroughly annoyed, however, then they realized that they had an album’s worth of instrumental music that was essentially theirs. They set about rejigging the music and by 2002, they had written, recorded and released “The End Of The Beginning”, the first God Is An Astronaut record proper. A year later they recruited Noel Healy to drum for their very first live shows and their first videos for “From Dust To The Beyond” and their first record’s title track started to get played on MTV UK.
Since then, the band have gone from strength to strength. They are sensations in their native Ireland, playing packed out festival sets for nearly over a decade now. They’ve released a further six albums and have developed not only an outstanding band to perform live with, but a truly psychedelic visual show taking in lights and video matched to each specific song they play created by the band members. They’re a truly unique band that we could stand to see a lot more of. Highly recommended.
Críticas en vivo
There is only one word capable of describing post-rock legends God Is An Astronaut’s live performance: memorizing.
Whether you are a fan or not, one cannot help but be completely entranced by God Is An Astronaut live. From the haunting opening piano of opening song “Remaining Light” to the very last note, God Is An Astronaut is able to keep the audience completely captivated and engaged until the bitter end. Uniquely, the band does not achieve this emotional connection with their audience through a high energy performance, but rather through the music itself.
The musicians are stagnant on stage for the most part, save for a few moments where head banging is absolutely necessary, giving their undivided attention to not only playing every note as accurately as possible, but to also replicating the atmosphere that is so important to their studio efforts. The band utilizes a projector screen as their back drop and takes great advantage of the venues lighting system to great effect. If the musicians are focused on recreating the atmosphere from the studio efforts, it is the backdrop, the lighting system, and the sheer power of the live performance that not only replicates the atmosphere, but actually improves on it.
County Wicklow ensemble God Is an Astronaut are hardly a charismatic live outfit yet they do rock and roll well and to its very purest form. Something of a cult flavour in their homeland of Ireland, their appeal has been spreading across the sea to other parts of the UK steadily since their formation over a decade ago. They have never been chart successes yet you cannot deny their commitment to the cause after releasing seven albums and one EP in the space of twelve years.
They do have some dedicated fans who make sure they are close and centre to the barrier for tonight's performance and cheer the loudest as the group appear. Through the mess of long hair you hear a short hello before the introduction bars of 'Weightless' send the venue deep into the band's warped world. It is a surreal show with the rock lurching into the zones of psychedelica, space rock and ambient yet the fans stick with it and after fifteen tracks they cheer loudly enough to bring the Irish musicians back out once more for an encore of 'Red Moon Lagoon' and 'Route 666'. What they lack in stage presence they more than make up for in musicianship and sheer discography quantity.
sean-ward
It was an amazing place, surrounded by trees and a river. There was so many places to eat and drink, really good festival with other bands with a similar kind of sounds. Later one dj played good techno until 2am. Really good choice. Relative to the band, they changed a lot, I've seen them two time at Barcelona in a closed place and I think they sound better in this kind of places. Now they sound more electronic and metal core, idk, its good to change but I prefer the sound of the 4 first albums, specially on live, Thank you, guys
AstroDream
Very good!
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Énorme
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de-fanelia-hamdi-sli
This band does not disappoint. They are a very inspiring sound that when it comes to their live shows transports you into a whole new dimension. This show was not any different , not to mention , Great American Music Hall does their sound justice. If they happen to come to your neck of the woods make it a point to witness this resonate sound.
caviar-leader
God is an astronaut is not a live. It's magic.
It's a travel, the light show is incredible, and the musicians perfect!
The first thing when it's finish is... Why is this already finish?
You don't see the time during their live, the play à long set list but... Seems so short!
We will never miss our live in France now!
TheoVitte
I saw these guys both in Holland and in Germany. Both shows the band played great, I love their music and their sets are fantastic. A livelier crowd is something to be desired. I've been to many, many shows, however very few post-rock shows. Apparently fans of this genre can't dance for shit!
evan-bruner
Wow, I mean God Is an Astronaut were great. But their warm up act Jambinai from South Korea really stole the show. Incredible!
The venue and seating was very nice, and suited the more arty instrumental gig. The lighting and smoke was good, and enhanced the atmospheric music.
liam-malorey-vibert
It was excellent. The location is cozy and has great sound. The band is extremely friendly and after putting up an amazing gig they come down and talk to people and take pictures with them. I always advocate for bands that treat their public friendly.
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