New Paths to Helicon 1 - Mogwai

[everuck]

kinda shoegaze.. like it!

[punkerboy937]

no dislikes... only mogwai....

[Skidmerc]

What a fuckin amazing version

[Lanarker]

I had the version recorded live at Rothsay Pavilion (on the "My Father My King" CD) and now I have heard this. The live version is a fine, fine track. This version here is incredible. For eight minutes and nine seconds I was taken somewhere beyond words. Beyond worlds even. Thank you Mogwai.

[TheOtium]

This sounds like Explosions in the Sky.

[punkerboy937]

@TheOtium Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky are both in many peoples ears the parents of Post-Rock. And as every fan of Post-Rock we know that none is better that they accept each other harmoniously, another band you may want to check out is God Is An Astronaut another amazing Post-Rock band, unfortunately in my ears they do not make the standards of eithe Mogwai or EITS. :)

[CrispyMK]

I was introduced to this band today by a very good friend of mine. I can't get over how beautiful this song is. Simply stunning, such a sad sounding song yet at the same time, so life assuring. I think I've got a beautiful journey with Mogwai coming soon. How you that know them must envy me, I'm about to discover what you've known all this time in this band.

[JordiSmulders]

@CrispyMK

Godspeed to you on your travels :) If you enjoy this music you would enjoy these bands also for sure: Godspeed you! Black Emperor/Elevium/Envy/God is an Astronaut/Mono(most beautiful songs ever)/Explosions in the sky/This will destroy you/A silver Mt. Zion

happy hunting!

Dont yall love instrumentals

[ThePostRockProject]

@CrispyMK if you are new to post rock you may be interested in my channel. the post rock project uploads loads of post rock material including the "bigger" names such as Mogwai as well as smaller you tube based bands. :)

[dwoo7878]

This song destroys me every time.

[PlayOnWords9000times]

if they put this on a loop and played it through huge speakers in every town the world would be a better place :)

[TheDBelanger]

Is this the same song as "Helicon 1"?

Either way its amazing.

[punkerboy937]

@TheDBelanger New Paths To Helicon 1 is the longer name of Helicon 1 , people say Helicon 1 to either save time or just prefer that name.

[mcallen83]

When I first heard this on Jo Whiley's show on BBC radio 1 (97 or something) I had no idea who Mogwai were. The name of the song alone combined with lack of lyrics really sparked my imagination and I instantly fell in love with this single. For some reason the name had me picturing a path though a jungle, leading to a lost temple. The DJ mentioned this was something very different to the music played on BBC radio 1 at the time, but she just had to play it. So glad she did.

[mobako]

god sound.

[straprunner]

The version from Ten Rapid is equally awesome! Had the opportunity to watch them playing Helicon pt I in Belo Horizonte in 2002 (Eletronika Festival). At the moment of the track the audience was kinda ecstatic...

[thehoundclegane]

I want this track played at my funeral.

[RajB1986]

First heard this after picking up an imported copy of the 'My Father, My King' single which had this and 'You don't know Jesus' on it.

Fantastic song, thanks for the upload.

[MrWeenubbin]

Orgasmic!

[PalliesE]

Understatement of the year right there folks.

[krodd24]

People keep posting that this song is from the Government Commissions album...and while there is a live version of this song on that album, it was released prior to that on a 1997 studio album called 'Ten Rapid' and before that on a double A-sided single.

[su79nioj]

This version was released as a promo inbetween CODY and Government Commissions.

This is my favourite recording of the piece.

(You are correct).

[alejandro15187]

GOD

[Pyramidrevenge]

Missing teeth, was that the live version with all the green backlighting? That was my favorite one and now i can't seem to find it.

[666767]

good old lanarkshire boys keeping it real

[forlornfoghorn]

Their best song..And thats saying alot cz they have brilliant songs

[UngracfulGracie]

Aw, man. I love this song. 'specially the beginning.

Post Rock FTW.

[NedsMissingTeeth]

Great tune. Loved the live version but youtube took it down. Twats.

[LustandFury]

This is probably one of the best instrumental rock songs out there...my favorite track of theirs by far. The album is Mogwai-Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003

[dancethefunkychicken]

One of my faves from Mogwai.

Thanks very much for the upload.

Peace

[faunoram]

what session is this??

its beautiful!!

thanks for post this

[su79nioj]

BBC - Not sure which one.

[faunoram]

thanks

[ahosek]

Excellent version.

[DannyBhoy8892]

Class song, thanks for uploading.

[su79nioj]

You're welcome :)