This Patch of Sky
This Patch of Sky were an Oregon instrumental post rock band, formed in 2010 in Eugene. The band typically composed 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. In September 2017, the band signed with Graphic Nature Records, an imprint of Equal Vision Records and released a full length "These Small Spaces". In September 2019, they disbanded.
This Patch of Sky | |
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Origin | Oregon |
Genres | Post-rock |
Years active | 2010 | –2019
Website | facebook |
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
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- Former
- Andrew Sandahl – guitar (2010–2012)
- Chris King - keyboards, synthesizer, rhodes (2012–2015)
- Austin Zentz - guitar (2012–2013)
- Nate Trowbridge – drums (2010–2016)
- Joel Erickson – bass, synth, rhodes (2010–2019)
- Kit Day – guitar (2010–2019)
- Joshua Carlton – guitar (2012–2019)
- Alex Abrams – cello (2014–2019)
- Neal Williams - bass (2019–2019)
- Katya Marcusky – drums (2016–2019)
Discography
Studio albums
- Heroes and Ghosts (2013)
- S/T (2014)
- These Small Spaces (Sept 22nd 2017)
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 [4]
- Their song "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine" is featured in the 2014 "[5]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for the trailer Cuando Toco - When Touched[6]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for 2012 [7]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used for the "[8]
- Their song "Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine" is used for a Petco commercial featuring the [9]
- Their song "A Light In The Attic" is used in the [10]
References
- Smiley, John. "AmpKicker's Top 20 of 2013".
- Smiley, John. "Postrockstar.com Year End Awards".
- Day, Kit. "Brand: A Second Coming".
- "Eric Koston: One Obsession". YouTube.
- Smiley, John. "NCAA Men of March Video".
- Smiley, John. "Cuando Toco Trailer".
- Smiley, John. "2012 KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup Promo Video". YouTube.
- Smiley, John. "Ford Mustang 2013 Global Launch - Shanghai Event". YouTube.
- Smiley, John. "Westminster Dog Show pres. by Pro Plan". Facebook.
- Smiley, John. "BFGoodrich "Fresh Tracks" Playground Earth All-Terrain Relay Adventure". YouTube.