Earlier this week we lost the almighty Dio. Today yields the passing of Isis - who are calling it quits after thirteen years. Definitely one of the most influential bands in post-metal, having released some genre defining classics in Oceanic and Panopticon. They showed how a band could continue to evolve musically without losing the qualities that were inherent upon inception: i.e. that special Isis touch. Whether it was the bleak, Neurosis-like drone of their early years or the later incorporation of melody, Isis always kept it heavy and epic. Additionally, their music has always been a visual affair for me, laying thick atmosphere and conjuring up vivid scenery. So a video is quite necessary here. Below is a fan's homemade creation for one of my favorites, "So Did We", which is set to the 1956 short, American Engineer. I find it to be an effective pairing and an appropriate manner in which to send out one of the greats.
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