A Song for Our Fathers

Explosions in the Sky
How Strange, Innocence (2000)
Intense 80 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range9/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styleinstrumental
Notes: Begins with atmospheric helicopter-like sounds and gentle guitar strums, gradually building through layered post-rock instrumentation to a powerful, emotional crescendo that envelops the listener without abrupt shocks.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Instrumental post-rock opener from Explosions in the Sky's debut album, starting with evocative ambient effects and escalating to a soaring, heroic climax.

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Moods: contemplative, emotional, uplifting

Traditions: post-rock

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