This Is Your Captain Speaking is an Australian post-rock ensemble that has solidified its position in the ambient instrumental music scene with their evocative soundscapes and a penchant for ethereal melodicism. The group hails from Melbourne and was formed in the early 2000s, emerging as part of a wave of bands exploring expansive and emotive musical narratives without the confines of vocal-driven structures.

Their debut album "Storyboard" (2005), introduced listeners to a world of lush, cinematic soundscapes, brimming with organic textures and slowly evolving harmony, setting a high bar for the kind of immersive experiences the band is known for. The group's subsequent releases, notably "Eternal Return" and "ARC," have furtively built on their initial sonic blueprints, offering a complex yet accessible auditory journey. The music of This Is Your Captain Speaking is characterized by its capacity to convey profound emotion and conjure vivid imagery, firmly placing the band among the noteworthy contributors to the post-rock genre.

Genres

Australian Post-rock

Instrumental Post-rock

Latest Release

ARC

This is Your Captain Speaking

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released December 1, 2013