For those of you who have seen the movie 'Friday Night Lights,' you may have wondered what music was playing throughout the movie. That was the captivating sound of Explosions in the Sky, a passionate and powerful instrumental band from Austin, Texas.

Explosions in the Sky, which formed in 1999, falls in the post-rock genre. The band consists of three guitar players, the occasional bassist and a drummer, and their songs usually build up from a grassroots introduction and eventually evolve into a high-octane sound that gives you chills with every guitar chord played.

With the release of its new album, 'All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone,' the band eagerly set out on a tour through North America and Europe. The song, 'It's Natural to Be Afraid,' which lasts almost 14 minutes stands out on this album. It has an air of mystery, perhaps due to its lack of vocals. However, the music basically speaks to its listeners as the guitarists take turns playing. The song gradually becomes louder and faster.

The band caught the media's attention with its second album, 'Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever.' The image on the band's CD contained an airplane in flight with the caption, 'This plane will crash tomorrow.' Although the album was released August 27, 2001, there was a rumor that the CD was released September 10, 2001 which lends itself to quite the conspiracy.

Many doubters and critics might speculate that this band is no better than a redundant jam band. If this were true, you might hear the same monotonous sound of a 25-minute Phish song. Instead, Explosions in the Sky challenge themselves to not play the same chords and guitar riffs. In one song, there might be five, six, or even seven different sounds that blend together and follow one another so smoothly that it becomes one electrifying composition.

It was their unique sound and depth of synchronized music that made 'Friday Night Lights' so special. It almost forces listeners into a hypnotized state and keeps their attention for its entirety. Although the band is still heavily followed through the underground grapevine, 'Friday Night Lights' definitely highlighted its talents.

To get acquainted with the band's music, purchase the film's soundtrack or check out their new album for free on Ruckus.com.