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.[...]