Godspeed You! Black Emperor's Apocalyptic Debut 🎸

In 1997, Canadian post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor exploded onto the indie scene with their seminal debut "F# A# ∞" (F Sharp A Sharp Infinity), cementing them as one of the most unique rock bands to come out in the late nineties.

Often deemed apocalyptic in its tone, "F# A# ∞" is arguably one of the most foreboding albums ever, telling the story of a bleak, corrupt and wasted society where the impending doom draws near.

In this video, we'll take a look at how this larger-than-life album came to be, how its dark themes relate to founding member Efrim Menuck's troubled childhood and youth, and why its ultimate message is one of hope in times of despair.

(Note: This video covers the CD version of the album.)

00:00 Intro
01:00 Efrim Menuck & The Birth of GY!BE
04:15 Eschatology
05:22 The Fateful Themes of GY!BE
06:05 F# A# ∞
07:25 'The Dead Flag Blues'
09:40 'East Hastings'
11:31 'Providence'
13:37 Godspeed's Message
15:15 Conclusion

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Credits:

GY!BE Photographs by: Justin Lynham, Grywnn & deepskyobject (CC4, CC2)
Montreal Photographs by: Infrogmation (CC2)
East Hastings Street, Vancouver, Photographs by: Ted McGrath (CC2)