This is going to be a fairly short post because ... wait for it ... IT'S AN INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM.
The Calm Blue Sea is a little bit like Explosions in the Sky and a little bit like For a Minor Reflection. I think they're just as good. They have the ability to be as delicate as Explosions in the Sky at times, but they mostly choose not to.
"Siegfried: An Original Score" is an epic hour and a half of brilliant ambient rock. The band uses all the traditional instruments: guitars, drums, etc. They also use a lot of piano, which I love. Each song is like an independent mini-epic that combines to form one massive epic.
There are no lyrics to analyze, which means I really don't have that much else to say. If you're looking for value, this entire thing is only $9.99 on iTunes, and it's one of the better instrumental albums I've heard. Over such a long time, it could be easy to lose the listener's attention. This album grabs you and then doesn't let go. I caught myself air-conducting several times.
Ten bucks says you can't resist, either.
Here's a link to their Myspace.
http://www.myspace.com/thecalmbluesea/music
Until next time,
Andrew
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