Explosions In The Sky - Postcard From 1952

[@ela-uj3gf]

i don't know who you are, where you live or what's currently happening in your life right now but i love you. life is good. count your blessings, not your flaws. take care. spread love.

[@usawrestling2842]

Truth

[@butwhy8623]

There's still hope for us as long as music that makes me feel the way this does exists. We love you too ela

[@samromo9670]

Ditto ❤

[@miqvPL]

If you love everyone its like you love no one. You took probably the most powerful feeling in the world and watered it down to nothing. Its not exactly toxic positivity, but you're close to that.

[@nelsoncoelho6470]

Amazing ❤ wish you the same

[@toddharrington5921]

"We don't cry because something is sad, we cry because something is more beautiful than we expected it to be" - Alian De Botton

[@kaperuzo01]

this video makes me want to study cinematography

[@awdbean]

Yes. That’s I feel now. I’m 37 and have always held back. I have my boys 11 & 7 and I wish to capture memories of them for myself before they fly away from me.😢

[@ToriannaMcCarty]

It's been 9 years. This video is still loved like it was the first time I watched it. Nothing contradicts my emotions like this. I cry every time. The song itself is amazing; I love Explosions in the Sky. The video makes it entirely. My emotions crescendo within me, it makes me long for a time long passed. Can you feel nostalgia for things you've never experienced? This video will forever be my favorite. I wish I could capture it in a music box.

[@SatieGnossienne]

The Welsh word 'hiraeth' supposedly describes a longing for a place you've never been to (I think?), so maybe that's relevant to what you're feeling. At any rate, I don't know if it's nostalgia for me as well, necessarily, but I share your overall experience :) it's been several years since I last watched this music video and I still get teary-eyed. Even though I can't really keep track of the characters and who we're seeing grow old, it just feels like we're being allowed a peek into someone's life, and its beauty is tenfold enhanced by the amazing music that accompany these pictures. What a blessing it is to have found this band, and also to see other comments sharing the same feelings that their music evokes in me :')

[@granadilla4585]

For years, I used to introduce this video to my friends, by telling them it would be the best "picture" to send in space, as a souvenir of what was Humanity. I never expected it would become a souvenir to me.

[@Lehigh_Sky_High]

Profound observation... This video would be amazing to send out to the stars.

[@jeremyspeciale5895]

It's a souvenir between me and my brother

[@SteveMcGuillicutty]

The most amazing music video ever made. Still to this day. 2020.

[@alexvidivici2061]

My favorite too

[@LeavesfrontheWine]

2022 now and this hasnt been topped.

[@Mrbazibazi]

This video with this music is perfection

[@KylerPappas1]

The fact that this has no lyrics and has the emotional impact it does is truly amazing. The story, the ending, is so genius. The way the story unfolds, the music unfolds, unbelievable. I couldn’t help but break out in tears at the end.

[@phafid]

Director: Peter Simonite Director: Annie Gunn Written By: Annie Gunn, Peter Simonite Music: Explosions in the Sky Label: Temporary Residence Limited Producer: Daniel Gibbs Producer: Roka Music Producer: Meredith DeLeon Representation/Publicity: Fons PR, Nasty Little Man Assistant Director: Katie Tull 2nd Assistant Director: Susan Jasso Director of Photography: Peter Simonite Camera Operator: Jefe Greenheart Camera Operator: Julio Quintana Assistant Camera: Rob McGrath Production Designer: Chad Keith Art Director, Set Decorator: Jonathan Guggenheim Gaffer: Mark Manthey Best Electric: Janet Jensen Grip: Mark Andrus Grip: Steve Drake Best Grip: Janet Jensen Wardrobe, Costumer: Kari Perkins Hair: Adrianne Lashley Makeup: Rachael Morgan, Morgan Campbell Locations: Paul Knaus Production Manager: Caroline Wallace Production Assistant: Ralph Flores Production Assistant: David McKay Production Assistant: Jenny Annar Trochez Production Assistant: Kari Leigh Rosenfeld Production Assistant: Brittany Washington POST-PRODUCTION Editor: Graham Hutchins Editor: Joe Ashe Digital VFX: Marlin Lask Additional VFX: Graham Hutchins Color: Joe Malina Additional Color: Graham Hutchins Media Manager: Dieter Galvan Transcoding: Brandon Thomas at TBD Post Special thanks to Kirk at GEAR Austin for additional support Special thanks to Carolyn Ash Jones for use of her home CAST (by appearance): Mother with Camera: Shayla Jacobs Bubble Girl: Ruby Storms Jacobs Mother on Stairs: Anneke Swanson Son/Raccoon Hat Boy: Memphis Hurta Daughter/Stick Girl: Mackenzie Gorum Baby at Piano: Ellie Lipson Birthday Boy: Griffin Owen Little Stevie: Emory Ott Little Kathleen: Sienna Fons Birthday Party Kids: Theo Richard, Walt Richard, Memphis Hurta Baby in Driveway: Ezra Lipson Christmas Kids: Seven Oldham, Jackson Edwards Kathleen: Kathleen Carmichael Birthday Cake Girl: Bethany Sprague Girl in Window: Mila Webb Stevie: Ryan Hall Lady Doing Headstand: Denise Downs Party-Goers: Brandy Fons, Shayla Jacobs Piano Player: Evan Jacobs Dog on Chair: Paris the Puggle Bag-Head Boy: Noah Arnold Older Kissing Couple: Bill and Debbie Pillow * Uploaded on April 27, 2012

[@kerryzainudin9262]

This song hurt me so bad. Theres a moment i dont even want to hear it. Cz it remind me for my past. I used to listen with her. Until one day all fucked up. I was scared. I even dont know my self. I been depressed for almost 3 years. Until i have the guts to listen to this songs again. And im slowly recover and moved on. Now the inner in me become strong again 💪🏻

[@norman9052]

Give your life all you've got every single day. Live your life for you, it's your life, nobody else's. Make people happy, make them smile, laugh, and attack your dreams. My goal, will always be to die with a smile on my face. Much love to everyone, change the world for the better, life is way to short. Norman Stolba

[@Randomcitizen820]

Norman Stolba I hope you're stilling smiling.

[@danchav7151]

+Michael Dodge Jajaja

[@cloud6788]

doooooooood, I LOVE YOU

[@stephaniemccarthy3783]

this band makes the most beautiful music in the world right now........

[@ahsannawaz966]

Still

[@ans05]

Still

[@MrEdHinton]

Still

[@skankl115]

@@MrEdHinton Still

[@jovanaba1807]

Still

[@NYBeerMan]

11 years later and this is still such a masterpiece. It will always be one of my favorite songs and videos. Love you EITS.

[@brittsita1]

I Had never seen this before so i strapped in standing here in my kitchen. 7 minutes later there’s tears and this comment. Jesus

[@StandardDeviationMusic]

You don't need words to describe this song... you just need tears

[@jeremyspeciale5895]

I've got plenty of those

[@pauloesmarques]

This is pure ART.

[@bryanruminski8875]

My interpretation of this song is the journey of life. In the beginning it’s soft, innocent but after the 4 min mark it goes into adulthood and the video shows it. When we are children the world is soft and innocent but turns into a chaotic mess but we find beauty in it none the less. We find eachother, our people, and through those people we are able navigate through the chaos and give chance to new beginnings for our children. What a fucking beautiful song and video through and through

[@DBoone123]

Anyone who listens to music like this is a friend to me.

[@sailorsong8672]

10 years have passed and now I came across this clip again. Gives me goosebumps just like it did back then

[@BikesAndBatallas]

The color grading, the editing, the cinemetography. What a video. It's a treasure to have such great musical talent and production/post-production talent working hand-in-hand.

[@wesleyplainbull3007]

Everyone in the comments deserve some love, this song makes me wholesome

[@Giventoflytrials]

my god this is beautiful storytelling.

[@Satomorae]

To this day, this is the most beautiful music video (maybe film) I have ever seen.

[@michaelhammond9459]

I was introduced to this video many many years ago on a head full of acid by the end of it i was in tears from the beauty of it. This video is a treasure to me and always will be.

[@squaliver]

Coming back to this video after many years, still as powerful as ever. Wow

[@javierserrano3100]

Minute 4:00 onwards. Who cannot be shaken and driven to a certain kind of Heaven by this masterpiece?

[@AlyciaHollins]

I don't even need to watch the video to call this song a piece of art. I've heard many of songs by Explosions in the Sky but this one just stands out. Love it.

[@AlyciaHollins]

I actually have tears in my eyes from the beauty

[@davideciliaraujo6508]

TRUE.

[@Kristoph109]

Lay down and try not to cry..... Cry a lot :(

[@Scott64a]

hahaha Oh sweet catharsis.

[@xXgrrraceXx]

Who knew a song without any words would be so powerful? Throughout the years I’ve always come back to this song and video. It reminds me that life is short and sweet so cherish every moment because it flashes before your eyes.

[@sadNietzsche]

this is timeless.

[@wavyamar]

the ending is something else man makes me contemplate my entire life

[@Timarsson]

so true!!!

[@Randomcitizen820]

Ammar Z right? Like the song is highlights of the best moments that happened in your life.

[@aaron97478]

I dont know who made this, or what group of people, but it's a fucking stand alone masterpiece. I cried.

[@seafong]

They're called Explosions in the Sky. From Texas.

[@servant698]

The greatest band ever made

[@Keaf7]

This is the best Musicvideo humankind ever created

[@CodeinChillin]

Can't believe I was 15 when this MV came out!! May have to save this just in case the internet explodes haha

[@justin_runnin227]

This song will forever change my life

[@BurritosAndSnow190]

This is one of my all time favorite songs...

[@ZHENRY-hl5hw]

Ive been watching this since I was 13 years old. It's crazy to think the kids in this music video are even older than that now.

[@shaylastorms]

My daughter is the bubble girl, she’s almost 17 now!

[@deiongoldsmith515]

I love this song it reminds me of the fireworks on the 4th of July the explosions, the warm summer nights, crickets chirpin and the smell of moisture in the air

[@dantepucci7392]

This beautiful sad and reminds me of the times I've had and the time my mom tells stories of her childhood and my dad tells of his childhood too, when I watched this for the first time, it opened my mind further to the world.

[@MYTHNL90]

My favorite song of all time. Pure beauty.

[@Ogcrazylizard]

I dont hate this teary moments. Its a sign that i haved lived. I dont sit here wondering did i ever love. I have and still do. If i still find myself crying it must still be because i still love you. For now time has slowed down to a crawling pace. I have a lot of free time. Yesterday felt like the end of an age old tale. Now some time to reflect.

[@matthewchambers-sinclair8772]

One thing COVID is allowing is for me to go through my digital photos and do some PhotoShop. Full COVID nostalgia-comfort found here

[@smokeythebandit4206]

If I could have anyone do a soundtrack to my life. These guys would be it.

[@TheQuietMind]

Masterpiece.... As simple as that.....

[@scooterscooter6938]

Incredible song and music. Thank you Explosions In The Sky and Peter Simonite. This is the best music video I have ever seen. I didn't just see it, I experienced it. This is amazing. It is a flood of emotions.

[@lessofmewithnsng]

I have loved this band for years with that said this is one of the most beautiful thing I have seen.

[@odinrick]

Estou aqui 10 anos depois e esse ainda é a melhor obra que já pude prestigiar. Sempre termino chorando!! Obrigado Explosions In The Sky

[@maxinvictus]

OMG! This video is just SO beautiful.......

[@manicpanic4486]

Off to see them in Manchester tomorrow night.....looking forward to finally getting the live eits experience.

[@83pauljoey]

love when that bass drops at 3:05

[@HayesJawbreaker]

paul mayernick they don't have a bass player tho... must have been a drop...ive seen them live many times...omce in a record store

[@joyempire462]

@@HayesJawbreaker They do got a bassist though he often switches for a guitar too

[@koplakisasi4132]

I do really love this song since 2011. So much memories 😭

[@GhstsnGuitars]

Really digging the emotion of these tunes!

[@seyedamirhosseinmoftakharz6137]

Real art

[@DeliciousAutumn]

5 people are salty because they didn't get a postcard. That was pretty great!

[@AdrianPI]

LOVE. THIS. SONG. Period.

[@girlsvs]

Amo essa música. Tenho usado ela para meditação ativa, assim como várias músicas do Explosions in the SKY, e o universo que ela abriga é especialmente lindo e amo ir visita-lo ❤

[@ans05]

Beautiful song!! I hope my kid(s) stumble on this later in life and smile!!

[@msezonov]

Love this video, love this band! Go Texas! I've seen them at least three or four times live over the span of their career, they never get old, and they always play their songs with their full heart. Though, sometimes I want to beat the hell out of the (inevitable) drunk guy talking loud during the soft parts.

[@joshmclaughlin5320]

msezonov 3 or 4, lol you would know. You're first show will be amazing

[@zaxfilms9427]

This video looks like it was filmed with gods eyes as a lens

[@owengraziano7288]

Beautiful song, beautiful video

[@ericbeach9073]

5:16 Goosebumps!

[@Huskydude1997]

I love this video and the music, been listening to it for years. It hurts now though, and I wish I knew why.. or maybe I don't.

[@nonnobissolum]

Gets me every time, still, all these years later. Brilliant. Cheers.

[@ShafnatNaufalsketch]

should i listen to this every morning from now on?

[@gordonmacleod4098]

yes

[@tmoney0212]

Why not

[@josetapia8727]

For sure

[@colinmelton3815]

Absolutely

[@DreamerTam-l5w]

This is one music listening countless time everytime i need change .. thank you for creating such a masterpiece ❤❤❤

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Seriously I got goose bump the 2 times ive watched this this morning. The first time tears came to my eyes.

[@83pauljoey]

perfect video for this song because there music always makes me think of my childhood

[@renderedinoperable]

Takes me back to my childhood

[@SincerelyyoursloveMaria]

Beautiful

[@diegoaraujo6707]

You guys bring me the better of my feellings thanks for it all, love you. Come to Brasil

[@thombykov1651]

All I’m gonna say is this video made me sob. Really thankful for every moment I’ve had

[@YANKO0609]

simply amazing

[@lucasfalcao360]

Me fez chorar! incrível

[@LuizHenrique-ry6zt]

Lucas Falcao tbm, é incrível

[@ReadingAid]

What an incredible song and video.

[@Ogcrazylizard]

To remember the simpler times. To think how so much has changed. How much I haven't. I grew yes. I have changed. I never lowered myself tho. I never changed. I am just more full. Carrying more. Finding more reason to keep this attitude I have carried for years. Sometimes I wish I wasn't this positive and kind. Many times I am glad I was that kid growing up. Despite being alone at home. At school I wasn't. Ari and Fabian glad I was that much of a influence on you.

[@paulpennington-mv7rt]

Way to disaccociate with love, from everybody. A sweetheart but thoroughly anonymous. 🎉

[@davideciliaraujo6508]

so cool so so cool!!!!!

[@Decoii]

The visuals are so open to interpretation. These could be happy memories, or haunting.

[@Riles311]

oh wow. just stumbled upon this. how does this only have 3600 views!?!? Gorgeous in every sense of the word. :)

[@neopythagorean]

Exceptional.

[@ederaulin]

amazing video

[@Devante808]

I love music. Im black n ppl think ur only supposed to listen to rap but there’s way to much good music only to listen to rap. I love post rock

[@JennZed]

Well, yes. I like. Very much. Beautiful.

[@french_hammer]

Life (saving)changing music.

[@esoulkim]

This is so beautiful. oh my eyes heart

[@alfredovaldebenito2594]

No puedo creer que han pasado 12 años ya de este hermoso video. 🎉❤😢

[@GreenheartCreative]

thank you for the extensive credits! lots of talented folks on this one!

[@kithsg1]

Happy 10 year birthday to this record! It’s been awhile EITS :-)

[@colinmelton3815]

What the hell did I just see? I didn't know this existed, I've seen them live more times than i can count on my fingers Beautiful...

[@Elrocinante37]

¡Qué delicia de canción!

[@bryanruminski8875]

I watched this video for the first time when I was a sophomore in high school back in 2013. It changed me, and as life went on, life also changed me. I’m just now coming back to this video and song in my mid twenties to experience that change again for the better. Fuck, this song and video are so good

[@AhloiFTW]

Light & Motion brings me here

[@adhesakti7173]

Love this music

[@BrandonDanz]

Unbelievable camera work here.

[@juanmanuelrodas6359]

Amazing 🤯

[@kathytraskal3545]

WoW!!! Cheers

[@DannyYaniuk]

I LOVE U GUYS

[@Renancervelin05]

Aprecie esta obra de arte senhorita.

[@michelleborges2779]

Tão boa, que tocou lá dentro...❤️

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

What an AMAZING video.

[@174and]

Mi favorita de EITS 💜🎵🎶👌

[@andretome]

muito showw!!!