This Patch of Sky
| This Patch of Sky | |
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 Performing live at The Wow Hall in Eugene, OR. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oregon |
| Genres | Post Rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website |
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| Members |
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This Patch of Sky are a Oregon instrumental post rock band, formed in 2010 in Eugene. The band consists of Kit Day (guitar), Joshua Carlton (guitar), Joel Erickson (bass), Nate Trowbridge (drums), 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)
- Alex Abrams – cello (2014–present)
- Former
- Andrew Sandahl – guitar (2010-2012)
- Chris King - keyboards, synthesizer, rhodes (2012-2015)
- Austin Zentz - guitar (2012-2013)
Discography
Studio albums
- Heroes and Ghosts (2013)
- S/T (2014)
Soundtracks
- Brand: A Second Coming (2015)[3]
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.[4]
- 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.[5]
- 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.[6]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for 2012 KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup promotion video.[7]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for the "Ford Mustang 2013 Global Launch - Shanghai Event"[8]
- Their song "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine" is used for a Petco commercial featuring the Westminster dog show presentation by Pro Plan.[9]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used in the BFGoodrich video "Fresh Tracks" Playground Earth All-Terrain Relay Adventure 5: Downhill MTB with BFGoodrich Tires."[10]
External links
Social
Album Reviews
- SYFFAL: Review of "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine"[11]
- A Closer Listen: Review of "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine"[12]
- Echoes and Dust: Review of "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine"[13]
- Indie Vision Music: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[14]
- Muzik Dizcovery: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[15]
- SYFFAL: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[11]
- Postrockstar: Review of "Heroes and Ghosts"[2]
- SYFFAL: Review of "S/T"[11]
- Indie Vision Music: Review of "S/T"[14]
- Echoes and Dust: Review of "S/T"[11]
See also
References
- ↑ Smiley, John. "AmpKicker's Top 20 of 2013".
- 1 2 Smiley, John. "Postrockstar.com Year End Awards".
- ↑ Day, Kit. "Brand: A Second Coming".
- ↑ "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".
- 1 2 3 4 Smiley, John. "Album Review SYFFAL".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "A Closer Listen Album Review".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Echoes And Dust Album Review".
- 1 2 Smiley, John. "Indie Vision Music Album Review".
- ↑ Smiley, John. "Muzik Dizcovery Album Review".