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Mogwai - Special Moves

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Special Moves is a live album by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, released in 2010. It was recorded during the band's April 2009 performances at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, and presents selections from several stages of the group's catalog. The release was accompanied by Burning, a black-and-white concert film directed by Vincent Moon and Nathanael Le Scouarnec.

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Where was Mogwai's Special Moves recorded?

Special Moves was recorded during Mogwai's April 2009 performances at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. The album was released in 2010 and selects material from across several stages of the band's catalog.

Is there a companion film to Special Moves?

Yes. Special Moves was released alongside the concert film Burning, directed by Vincent Moon and Ademilde Filstrup, which documents the same Brooklyn residency. The two releases are often sold together as a combined package.

Which Mogwai songs appear on Special Moves?

The tracklist draws from multiple albums, including pieces from Happy Songs for Happy People, Mr. Beast, and earlier records. The selections emphasize the band's slow-build, loud-quiet dynamics in a live setting.

Is Special Moves Mogwai's first official live album?

Special Moves is generally treated as Mogwai's first full, widely released live album. Earlier live material had appeared on EPs and compilations, but the 2010 release was their first standalone live full-length.

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