5 Places Explosions in the Sky's Young Mountain Has Appeared

The Pentagon used a track from Young Mountain in a presentation about Hurricane Katrina. Post-rock works for government briefings as well as action movies.

The trailer for The Taking of Pelham 123 features music from the album. The tense, building sound fits a hostage thriller.

The Purge trailer also uses a Young Mountain track. The music adds to the film’s ominous atmosphere.

The film Prom Night includes a song from the album. The emotional crescendos suit horror and drama.

The album’s tracks have appeared in various other trailers and films. Its cinematic quality makes it a go-to for editors.