An Infinite mix of a selection of favourite Godspeed You! Black Emperor songs. They’re known to take their time between releases (10 years passed between the release of ‘Yanqui U.X.O.’ from 2002 and ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!’ in 2012) so it can take some time to update. Relax, it’s a labor of love. The feeling of knowing a new release is coming is priceless. I like to lose myself in any of the band’s records, and I am an album guy and appreciate the concept behind each and every one, but sometimes I just want to get 2 hours + of the best GY!BE, and there are times the best is a medley. Some of the tracks here are just the ticket to the band, so just close your eyes and imagine all is light, and green and peace, if you can. Or imagine a series of inspiring 16mm shorts projected on a white wall, as I remember when I watched the band live in London for the first time, more than 20 years ago… imagine grand things happening, or engage and come to terms with something huge, bigger than thou.
GYBE is one of the most important bands in my life, it is a complete package and I couldn’t wish for more. I can’t imagine the person I am today without this band entering my life 20 years ago. The energy and critical mass projected by this band is beyond understanding, and needs to be preserved, so hail to new records! The tracks selected here will be found in several of my mixes and playlists in themes of experimental to avant rock, and usually tagged as inspirational and introspective.