The events were distanced by eight years – not to mention a different venue, city, and country – yet the resounding impact of seeing Godspeed You Black Emperor live remained much the same.  It had been a long absence, but upon revisiting their records in the days prior to the show I was repeatedly struck by how timeless their sounds, moods, and melodies were; like a classic novel that continues to gain relevance as time pushes on.  Their set on April 24^th only solidified this fact.  Pairing the power and volume of a rock band with the longevity and nuance of an orchestra, the eight-piece live band was emotionally crushing in the best way possible.

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