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• Godspeed You! Black Emperor is a nine-piece instrumental rock band from Canada that was formed in 1994. They are typically classified as post-rock because of their compositional style which features long, orchestrated rock songs that often feature traditional instruments and atmospheric sound samples. But their music is also influenced by more conventional styles of rock music, including progressive- and punk-rock. Their live performances are famous for the projected film loops which are produced by the band, and are thematic accompaniment for the music.

• Fast Facts

  1. Based in: Montreal in Quebec, Canada
  2. Years active: 1994 - Present
  3. Record labels: Constellation, Kranky
  4. Previously known as Godspeed You Black Emperor!
  5. Name refers to a 1976 Japanese documentary named God Speed You! Black Emperor
  6. Several band members are anarchists, and their music contains political themes
  7. Film material for live performances is produced by the band's violinist, Sophie Trudeau
  8. Edited version of their composition, East Hastings Godspeed You! Black Emperor was featured in the 2002 movie, 28 Days Later
  9. Band members are involved in many side projects, including A Silver Mt. Zion, Fly Pan Am, Hrsta, and Set Fire to Flames

• Studio Albums

  • 1997 - F#A#∞
  • 2000 - Lift Your Skinny Wrists Like Antennas To Heaven
  • 2002 - Yanqui U.X.O.

• EPs

  • 1999 - Slow Riot For New Zero Kanada

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