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Mooncake — Nine Billion Names
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grant
Posted: May 14, 2013 - 17:55
 
 99 wrote:

When did Explosions in the Sky change its name to "Mooncake?"



 
Exploding Mooncakes in the Sky?

paradisepig
(Inverness-Scotland)
Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 00:40
 
 Poacher wrote:
Standing in a field in the sun and off my tits at a festival listening to this, I could see it having a certain charm. 

But not today thanks.  
 
Hehe...with you on that one {#Wink}

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Mar 11, 2013 - 09:43
 
Standing in a field in the sun and off my tits at a festival listening to this, I could see it having a certain charm. 

But not today thanks.  

1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Nov 07, 2012 - 14:14
 
 You know it  ..  {#Wave}  long time ! Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...

{#Embarassed}
 



iTuner
Posted: Nov 05, 2012 - 22:23
 
A little repetitive isn't it?
A little repetitive isn't it?
A little repetitive isn't it?

stevendejong
Posted: Oct 07, 2012 - 04:48
 
Truly stereotypical postrock. Everything in it, from the cymbal-addicted drummer to the Edge-like arpeggios.

bseib
(40 21' N 86 53' 40" W)
Posted: Oct 05, 2012 - 13:17
 
 Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...

{#Embarassed}
 
Funny, I thought it was Doves until I looked...

Baby_M
(a 100+-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio)
Posted: Oct 05, 2012 - 13:14
 
 Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...
 
Funny you should say that.  The title of the song is a reference to Arthur C. Clarke's short story, "The Nine Billion Names of God."

eruwenolorien
(SC)
Posted: Sep 05, 2012 - 15:40
 
Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...
 
On_The_Beach wrote:

Or Explosions in the Sky.
 
I wondered if it were one of these two, as well. Awesome to find another post-rock band!

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jun 01, 2012 - 05:19
 
 Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...
 
Yep, definitely in the same instrumental genre. Which for me, as a fan of God is an Astronaut, is a very good thing.

captaincosmic
Posted: Mar 31, 2012 - 10:58
 
Deathly dull

On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet)
Posted: Mar 29, 2012 - 18:16
 
 Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...
 
Or Explosions in the Sky.

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 08:53
 
 Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...

{#Embarassed}
 
Yes, I think God is a Mooncake

obstetricus
Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 07:43
 
Never heard it before...totally dig it 

EdmoJoe
Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 09:25
 
Bought the Lagrange points album after hearing Nine Billion Names played on RP. Thanks for introducing me to Mooncake!

donnyballgame
(41*53'36.29N 87*38'20.43W)
Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 07:52
 
Anybody else hear a nod to the intro to Mellencamp's "I Need a Woman Who Won't Drive Me Crazy" here?

I dig 'em both.

handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 07:51
 
 Deadwing wrote:
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...

{#Embarassed}
 
Sounded just like them to me too!

Egrey
(WASH, DC)
Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 07:49
 
Nice.  I'd like another mooncake please.

peter_james_bond
(West Of The Burg)
Posted: Sep 21, 2011 - 15:31
 
Who were these guys and what happened to them? {#Ask}

Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH)
Posted: Aug 21, 2011 - 06:38
 
I thought this was God Is An Astronaut until I looked...

{#Embarassed}

Cynaera
(Kenneth's Frequency)
Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 14:23
 
 Shimmer wrote:

It comes from a famous short story by Arthur C. Clarke.

 
Well, crap. I wasn't going to put anything more on my card, but this has me hooked. Thanks, Shimmer. You malcontent. Putting you on the list of people I want in my corner when the fit hits the shan.


Shimmer
(Bethesda, MD)
Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 14:15
 
 Cynaera wrote:
I really like this song, but the band name? Sometimes I think bands just eat peyote and go with their vision.
 
It comes from a famous short story by Arthur C. Clarke.


vicariance
(awesome like a billion hot dogs)
Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 14:08
 
I want to like this more than I do because of the name of the band.

1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 14:06
 
ditto kaybee wrote:
I'm agreeing with the others here that the guitars on this are very reminiscent of God Is an Astronaut.
 



Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx)
Posted: Jul 20, 2011 - 21:56
 
 Cynaera wrote:
I really like this song, but the band name? Sometimes I think bands just eat peyote and go with their vision.

Scenario:

"Okay - we need a name. Everyone write a different word on each of your ten slips of paper."  (Scratchy sound of pencils scribbling on paper.)
"Great. We have about forty words. Um, where's the vodka?"
Each person points at someone else.  "HE drank it."
"Never mind. We'll flip to see who draws the name.  Where's the quarter?"
Each person points at someone else. "HE took it."
"Gah!  Forget it. I'LL pick the words. How many words do we want in our name?"
Confused glances from one to another as they ponder.
"Holy galloping Geronimo - can't you guys decide on ANYTHING?"
Confused glances from one to another as they ponder.
"All right - here we go.....  First word is:   MOON!"
Cheers from the rest of the group.
"Second word is:  CAKE!"
Cheers from the rest of the group, gradually tapering off as confusion sets in.
"Um, which one of you jerks wrote CAKE?"
Sheepish voice from the back of the room:  "Well, I was hungry."

 
Ah here we go.  A fine example of the second reason I come to RP.  WItty banter and a fun sarcastic streak, it just adds to the fun of this place.



shutter
(You can't get here from there)
Posted: Jun 07, 2011 - 12:42
 
Cool tune.  And by some Ruskies, ehhh?  Neat.

chasech5
(Ames, IA)
Posted: May 18, 2011 - 15:02
 
lovely jewel tones, arpeggios, reverb and syncopation. Where is that Pale Saints album on 4AD to follow up?

d-don
(Oregon)
Posted: May 18, 2011 - 14:59
 
Dreamy {#Good-vibes}

mile_hi
(high and dry)
Posted: Mar 04, 2011 - 19:38
 
Wow this sounds so much like stuff from "Six Parts Seven"   

Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 - 11:59
 
On_The_Beach wrote:
Mini Moon Cake
Mooncake is tasty!
Proclivities wrote:
Not to be confused with MoonPie, however.
MoonPie
Good tune.

I think this tune calls for SpaceCake!



kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto)
Posted: Nov 30, 2010 - 18:20
 
I'm agreeing with the others here that the guitars on this are very reminiscent of God Is an Astronaut.

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 09:59
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Remember to keep a window or two open when you're painting, Cynaera.   ; )

 
Oh, but where's the fun in that?  {#Roflol}

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Nov 10, 2010 - 17:31
 
 Cynaera wrote:
I really like this song, but the band name? Sometimes I think bands just eat peyote and go with their vision.
Scenario:
"Okay - we need a name. Everyone write a different word on each of your ten slips of paper."  (Scratchy sound of pencils scribbling on paper.)
"Great. We have about forty words. Um, where's the vodka?"
Each person points at someone else.  "HE drank it."
"Never mind. We'll flip to see who draws the name.  Where's the quarter?"
Each person points at someone else. "HE took it."
"Gah!  Forget it. I'LL pick the words. How many words do we want in our name?"
Confused glances from one to another as they ponder.
"Holy galloping Geronimo - can't you guys decide on ANYTHING?"
Confused glances from one to another as they ponder.
"All right - here we go.....  First word is:   MOON!"
Cheers from the rest of the group.
"Second word is:  CAKE!"
Cheers from the rest of the group, gradually tapering off as confusion sets in.
"Um, which one of you jerks wrote CAKE?"
Sheepish voice from the back of the room:  "Well, I was hungry."
 
Remember to keep a window or two open when you're painting, Cynaera.   ; )


Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 17:51
 
I really like this song, but the band name? Sometimes I think bands just eat peyote and go with their vision.

Scenario:

"Okay - we need a name. Everyone write a different word on each of your ten slips of paper."  (Scratchy sound of pencils scribbling on paper.)
"Great. We have about forty words. Um, where's the vodka?"
Each person points at someone else.  "HE drank it."
"Never mind. We'll flip to see who draws the name.  Where's the quarter?"
Each person points at someone else. "HE took it."
"Gah!  Forget it. I'LL pick the words. How many words do we want in our name?"
Confused glances from one to another as they ponder.
"Holy galloping Geronimo - can't you guys decide on ANYTHING?"
Confused glances from one to another as they ponder.
"All right - here we go.....  First word is:   MOON!"
Cheers from the rest of the group.
"Second word is:  CAKE!"
Cheers from the rest of the group, gradually tapering off as confusion sets in.
"Um, which one of you jerks wrote CAKE?"
Sheepish voice from the back of the room:  "Well, I was hungry."


helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Sep 08, 2010 - 05:24
 
Nice to hear a russian band here!

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Aug 27, 2010 - 05:43
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Mini Moon Cake
Mooncake is tasty!

 
Not to be confused with MoonPie, however.
MoonPie

Good tune.


arkheon
(Turkey)
Posted: Aug 08, 2010 - 23:02
 
nice.

frank_eindhoven
Posted: Aug 07, 2010 - 05:01
 
great song!

galste
(Atlanta, GA)
Posted: Jul 06, 2010 - 08:04
 
Boring and MONOTONOUS!  Argh.

wbeaver
Posted: Jul 06, 2010 - 08:03
 
7 -> 8 - sounds better the more I hear it...

lily34
(lexvegas)
Posted: Jun 24, 2010 - 08:20
 
reminds me a little of hum

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jun 24, 2010 - 08:16
 
 rluking wrote:
I think it sounds like late 80's Cure.  I expect to hear Robert come in with vocals somewhere around the 4 minute mark, right when you are sick of the jam.....
 
I could have sworn it was God is an Astronaut until I looked at the playlist...


nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Jun 24, 2010 - 08:15
 
Bumping it up a notch because I've really grown to like this - takes a while to sort out the textures.

camelflauge
Posted: Jun 04, 2010 - 12:48
 
 99 wrote:

When did Explosions in the Sky change its name to "Mooncake?"


 


Exactly what I was thinking, but great tune.

dggeek
Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:17
 
8 {#Arrow} 9.  Like it more every time I hear it.


quesarah
(Minneapolis, MN)
Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:15
 
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2010/05/05/a-thousand-trillion-suns/

Oh my god, it's full of stars..


rluking
(Underground)
Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:15
 
I think it sounds like late 80's Cure.  I expect to hear Robert come in with vocals somewhere around the 4 minute mark, right when you are sick of the jam.....

wbeaver
Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:15
 
Sounds good to me!

Darkmatter
(the Venice of Scandinavia)
Posted: Mar 28, 2010 - 03:31
 
The best sound out of Russia since the Sputnik!

copymonkey
(in the northeast, but not near anywhere cool)
Posted: Mar 01, 2010 - 11:56
 
 99 wrote:

When did Explosions in the Sky change its name to "Mooncake?"


 

right after they changed it to "God is an Astronaut."