Said the Sky

Said the Sky
Birth name Trevor Christensen
Born (1993-05-12) May 12, 1993
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Origin Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active 2014–present
Labels
  • Kasaya, Seeking Blue, Blume
Associated acts
Website saidthesky.com

Trevor Christensen (born 12 May 1993), known by his stage name Said the Sky, is an American electronic dance music producer, DJ and musician.[1]

Early life

At the age of 8, Christensen went for piano lessons which he had disliked.[2][3] He quit the lessons after several years but later rejoined it while he was in middle school, along picking up other instruments to learn.[3] He first got into electronic dance music by learning about the production at a Digital Audio Production class in high school.[3]

Christensen uses Ableton to produce music. Previously, he used Logic Pro.[3] He attended Berklee College Of Music where he took a lot of beginner/intermediate courses such as music theory, ear training and lessons, prior to launching the 'Said the Sky' project, despite failing to participate in their production program.[4]

In 2015, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno.[5]

History

2014: Debut extended play

Christensen was signed by Phase Management, who he was introduced to at a music festival in the summer of 2014. He knew and was inspired by some of the artists under Phase Management, which motivated him to sign for them.[3]

On June 8, 2014, he self-released his debut EP "Faith". Tyler Trew of YourEDM reviewed the EP stating "He plays into both of his strengths, utilizing piano heavily throughout his productions in conjunction with superior sound design, most notably in the neuro basses that can be found in all of his singles on Faith. You get the most bass with "Everything" which starts off the EP quite perfectly and ever so celestially; piano and an inspiring vocal speech lead you into what is to come. That being some of the most beautifully epic music you are going to hear."

2015: Singles

On July 9, 2015, Christensen released four singles including two collaborations with Illenium onto iTunes. The singles are "Falling In" (with Illenium featuring Mimi Page), "In Your Wake" (with Illenium featuring Jeza),[6] "Run Away" (featuring Car)[7] and "Book of Us" (featuring Mothica).[8] Speaking about his collaboration and tours with Illenium, Christensen said touring with him was a 'dream come true' and he had never thought of doing so at that time in his life.[9]

On July 17, 2015, he released "Espy" as a single and four days later, he released an EP titled "Painted White" with Illenium and Cristina Soto.[10]

On July 30, 2015, he released three singles "Disciple", "For You"[11] and "Everything" where the first two features Melissa Hayes. He released four more singles later in the year, titled "Darling",[12] "Nostalgia",[13] "Listen" and "Mountains". Missio features on "Darling" and "Nostalgia"[14] whereas Diamond Eyes features on "Mountains". "Disciple", "Everything" and "Listen" are singles from his debut EP "Faith".

2016: Collaborations

On January 22, 2016, he released his first single of the year "Ares".[15] In August 2016, it was revealed that Christensen collaborated with Illenium and Seven Lions for a song that was debuted at Das Energi Festival 2016.[16] Christensen has supported Illenium on his headline tour across the United States.[17]

On 30 April 2016, Christensen performed at Denver’s Gothic Theatre, he also toured with Illenium, who also performed at Denver.[18]

On 10 October 2016, he released a single with DJs Illenium and Seven Lions[19][20] titled "Rush Over Me" featuring the vocals of HALIENE.[21][22] The song was first premiered by Illenium during a live show at Das Energi in Salt Lake City, Utah, in August.[23][24][25][26]

On 14 October 2016, he collaborated with fellow DJ 3LAU[27] to release the single "Fire"[28] featuring NÉONHÈART.[29][30] Speaking in an interview, 3LAU said that Christensen sent him a "fantastic piano riff, and (they) built the song out of that".[31] All revenue generated from Christensen's and 3LAU's collaborative single "Fire" will be donated to PoP, a non-profit organization that "builds schools and expands educational opportunities in the developing world."[32][33] The song's genre is future bass.[34] The song was released via 3LAU's non-profit record label, Blume.[35][36][37] An official music video was uploaded by popular music channel, Proximity, on 14 November 2016 which has garnered over 200,000 views.[38]

On 16 November 2016, Christensen released a remix of The Chainsmokers' second song off their EP "Collage", titled "All We Know".[39] The remix consists of a blend of pleasureful melodies and basslines that provide good vibes.[40] It starts off with guitar-strumming before the vocalist's topline melodies continue[41] combining heavy acoustic elements with inherently catchy melodies.[42]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Faith[43]
  • Released: June 8, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download
  • Producer: Said the Sky
Painted White[44]
  • Released: July 21, 2015
  • Label: Gravitas Recordings
  • Format: Digital download
  • Producer: Said the Sky

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Digital Hot
"Falling In"
(with Illenium featuring Mimi Page)		 2015 — — Non-album singles
"In Your Wake"
(with Illenium featuring Jeza)		 — —
"Run Away"
(featuring Car)		 — —
"Book of Us"
(featuring Mothica)		 — —
"Espy" — —
"Disciple"
(featuring Melissa Hayes)		 — — Faith
"For You"
(featuring Melissa Hayes)		 — — Non-album single
"Everything" — — Faith
"Darling"
(featuring Missio)		 — — Non-album singles
"Nostalgia"
(featuring Missio)		 — —
"Listen" — — Faith
"Mountains"
(featuring Diamond Eyes)		 — — Non-album singles
"Ares" 2016 — —
"Rush Over Me"
(with Seven Lions and Illenium featuring HALIENE)		 35

[45]

 50

[46]

"Fire"
(with 3LAU featuring NÉONHÈART)		 — —

Remixes

[47]

2014

2015

2016

References

  1. ↑ "Said The Sky - Artist Page". The Untz. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  2. ↑ Rutherford, Kyle (26 May 2016). "The trifecta: Crywolf, Illenium and Said The Sky at The Untz Festival". The Untz. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Trew, Tyler (16 December 2014). "Your EDM Interview: Get To Know Colorado's Said The Sky". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  4. ↑ Staff, EDM.com (8 October 2015). "Point Blank Presents: Breaking Into EDM [Ep. 005 - Said The Sky]". EDM.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  5. ↑ Richardson, Seth (6 December 2015). "Graduates celebrate the end at UNR Winter commencement". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  6. ↑ Trew, Tyler (10 November 2014). "Illenium X Said The Sky Feat. Jeza - In Your Wake [Uplink Audio]". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  7. ↑ Margulis, David (25 January 2015). "Said the Sky's "Run Away" Is Heavenly - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  8. ↑ Jordan, Diaz (23 June 2015). "Said The Sky - Book Of Us ft. Mothica (Free Download)". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  9. ↑ Sumner, Jon (3 February 2016). "Interview: Said The Sky talks Sushi, Touring, and Music - CASULIN". CASULIN. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  10. ↑ Grindrod, Nick (15 July 2015). "Illenium & Said The Sky Ft. Cristina Soto - Painted White - EDM Assassin". EDM Assassin. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
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  13. ↑ P, Nick. "[PREMIERE] Said The Sky - Nostalgia (Ft. Missio) : Future Bass / Indie [Free Download]". This Song Is Sick. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
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