This song is awesome.

Band: Muse

Song: Exogenesis: Symphony Part 1 (Overture)

Album: The Resistance

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Why this song is awesome:

The first time I listened to this song, I wasn’t a fan. I found it slow and boring, and didn’t take the time to listen. I’ve slowed down a little since this album came out (i.e. I grunt when I bend over and I get cranky when kids are on my lawn), and re-listened to this piece. And re-listened. And re-listened.

In one word: wow.

This song (as well as part II and III) has a unique, dark energy about it that is all at once bleak, emotional, aggressive and hopeful. Lyrically and musically, it pulls me in so many ways no matter how many times I listen. 

I had a dream that Matt Bellamy wrote a full symphony last night. I hope that dream comes true.

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Part 2 (Cross Pollination)

Part 3 (Redemption)