A Silver Mt. Zion

The Profile

A Silver Mt. Zion is a Canadian post‑rock collective from Montreal, formed in 1999 by Efrim Menuck (with Thierry Amar and Sophie Trudeau) as an offshoot of Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Known for long, politically charged suites, communal vocals, and string‑driven arrangements, the group has worked under several name variations.

Canadian post-rock group formed in Montreal in 1999 by Efrim Menuck with Thierry Amar and Sophie Trudeau; affiliated with Godspeed You! Black Emperor; releases include Horses in the Sky, 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons, Kollaps Tradixionales, and Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything; noted for strings, choirs, and politically engaged lyrics; performs under multiple extended name variants.

A Silver Mt. Zion is a Canadian post‑rock collective tied to Montreal’s scene and to Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Reviews highlight long, politically charged suites, strings and choirs, and an intense live ritual feel. Key albums include Horses in the Sky, 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons, Kollaps Tradixionales, and Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything.