moon:and:6 – “Opportunity”
Canadian based moon:and:6 is a project of Michael Chambers and “Opportunity” is his latest; an ode to the Mars Rover of the same name. Musically this is a seemingly laid back affair with dirge-like guitars mixed together with synths on repeat that give an appropriate sci-fi vibe. If you’re a fan of Grandaddy or Postal Service and yearn for their deeper cuts slowed down, this is definitely up your alley.
I have a HUGE soft spot for all of the rovers we’ve sent out to the great abyss so this song holds a particular significance for me. (Humans are funny and we will literally bond with a seemingly meaningless hunk of metal thousands of miles away). The tone is particularly somber and I wouldn’t have it any other way -Chambers uses Opportunity as a lens for the human experience and the inevitable end, yet finding the beauty in the struggle.
You can hear “Opportunity” below from the band’s YouTube, Bandcamp, or Spotify. The rare indie track that wouldn’t be amiss on a playlist with Beastie Boys’ “Intergalactic.”
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This post was written by Chris Miller