This Patch of Sky
| This Patch of Sky | |
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 This Patch of Sky playing a live concert. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oregon |
| Genres | Postrock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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This Patch of Sky are a Oregon instrumental postrock band, formed in 2010 in Eugene. The band consists of Kit Day (guitar), Joshua Carlton (guitar), Joel Erickson (bass), Nate Trowbridge (drums), Chris King (synth/piano) and Alex Abrams (cello). The band typically composes cinematic instrumental pieces that combine subtle-nuanced melodies and wall-of-sound guitars to create a symphonic landscape. The band was signed to German indie label Oxide-Tones in 2011 and released "The Immortal, The Invisible" and "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine". In 2013 Oxide-Tones became extinct, resulting in the band releasing full-length album "Heroes and Ghosts" independently. In August 2014, the band released a full length self-titled album independently.
On December 30, 2014 This Patch of Sky's studio album Heroes and Ghosts was chosen as AmpKicker's Top 20 albums of 2013.[1]
In January 2014, This Patch of Sky was voted as "Most Improved Artist" in the annual Postrockstar 2013 Year End awards.[2]
Band members
- Current
- Kit Day – guitar (2010–present)
- Joshua Carlton – guitar (2012–present)
- Nate Trowbridge – drums (2010–present)
- Joel Erickson – bass (2010–present)
- Chris King – keyboards, synthesizer, rhodes (2012–present)
- Alex Abrams – cello (2014–present)
- Former
- Andrew Sandahl – guitar (2010-2012)
- Austin Zentz - guitar (2012-2013)
Discography
Studio albums
- Heroes and Ghosts (2013)
- S/T (2014)
EPs
- The Immortal, The Invisible (2011)
- Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine (2012)
Compilations
- Heroes and Ghosts appears on the "Ode To An Unspoken Moment" Compilation(2013)
In Popular Culture
- Their song "With Morning Comes Hope" is featured in Oakley's 2015 One Obsession campaign commercial featuring Eric Koston.[3]
- Their song "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine" is featured in the 2014 "NCAA" Men of March: Tom Izzo - Part Two sports documentary series on CBS Sports.[4]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for the trailer Cuando Toco - When Touched, an Spanish documentary on a village that wins the lottery.[5]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for 2012 KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup promotion video.[6]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for the "Ford Mustang 2013 Global Launch - Shanghai Event"[7]
- Their song "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine" is used for a Petco commercial featuring the Westminster dog show presentation by Pro Plan.[8]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used in a the BFGoodrich video "Fresh Tracks" Playground Earth All-Terrain Relay Adventure 5: Downhill MTB with BFGoodrich Tires."[9]
External links
Social
Album Reviews
- SYFFAL: Review of "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine"[10]
- A Closer Listen: Review of "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine"[11]
- Echoes and Dust: Review of "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine"[12]
- Indie Vision Music: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[13]
- Muzik Dizcovery: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[14]
- SYFFAL: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[10]
- Postrockstar: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Smiley, John. "AmpKicker's Top 20 of 2013".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Smiley, John. "Postrockstar.com Year End Awards".
- ↑ "Eric Koston: One Obsession".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "NCAA Men of March Video".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Cuando Toco Trailer".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "2012 KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup Promo Video".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Ford Mustang 2013 Global Launch - Shanghai Event".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Westminster Dog Show pres. by Pro Plan".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "BFGoodrich "Fresh Tracks" Playground Earth All-Terrain Relay Adventure".
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Smiley, John. "Album Review SYFFAL".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "A Closer Listen Album Review".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Echoes And Dust Album Review".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Indie Vision Music Album Review".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Muzik Dizcovery Album Review".