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At the age of 8, Christensen went for piano lessons.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theuntz.com/news/the-trifecta-crywolf-illenium-and-said-the-sky-at-the-untz-festival/|title=The trifecta: Crywolf, Illenium and Said The Sky at The Untz Festival|last=Rutherford|first=Kyle|date=26 May 2016|work=|newspaper=The Untz|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> Speaking in an interview, he said "My mom put me in piano lessons when I was about 8 I think. I honestly hated lessons.<ref name=":0" /> I quit after a couple years, but quickly realized I couldn't go a day without sitting down to play. Got back into it in middle school, along with a couple other instruments." He first got into [[electronic dance music]] by learning about the [[Music production (music industry)|production]] at a Digital Audio Production class in high school.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/12/16/your-edm-interview-get-to-know-colorados-said-the-sky-before-everyone-else-does/|title=Your EDM Interview: Get To Know Colorado's Said The Sky|last=Trew|first=Tyler|date=16 December 2014|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-22}}</ref>
At the age of 8, Christensen went for piano lessons.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theuntz.com/news/the-trifecta-crywolf-illenium-and-said-the-sky-at-the-untz-festival/|title=The trifecta: Crywolf, Illenium and Said The Sky at The Untz Festival|last=Rutherford|first=Kyle|date=26 May 2016|work=|newspaper=The Untz|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> Speaking in an interview, he said "My mom put me in piano lessons when I was about 8 I think. I honestly hated lessons.<ref name=":0" /> I quit after a couple years, but quickly realized I couldn't go a day without sitting down to play. Got back into it in middle school, along with a couple other instruments." He first got into [[electronic dance music]] by learning about the [[Music production (music industry)|production]] at a Digital Audio Production class in high school.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/12/16/your-edm-interview-get-to-know-colorados-said-the-sky-before-everyone-else-does/|title=Your EDM Interview: Get To Know Colorado's Said The Sky|last=Trew|first=Tyler|date=16 December 2014|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-22}}</ref>


Christensen uses [[Ableton]] to produce music. Previously, he used [[Logic Pro]] but said "...I really realized just how illogical Logic was in so many ways".<ref name=":0" /> He attended Berklee College Of Music, prior to launching the 'Said The Sky' project.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015/10/8/point-blank-breaking-in-005-said-the-sky|title=Point Blank Presents: Breaking Into EDM [Ep. 005 - Said The Sky]|last=Staff|first=EDM.com|date=8 October 2015|work=|newspaper=EDM.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> He said "While I was at Berklee, I was taking a lot of beginner/intermediate courses. Music theory, ear training, lessons, etcetera. I never actually made it into their Production program. I learned a lot, but would have gotten more out of it if I'd gone after I'd learned more of the beginning material on my own, and been able to test through those classes".<ref name=":1" />
Christensen uses [[Ableton]] to produce music. Previously, he used [[Logic Pro]] but said "...I really realized just how illogical Logic was in so many ways".<ref name=":0" />


In 2015, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2015/12/05/graduates-celebrate-end-unr-winter-commencement/76852416/|title=Graduates celebrate the end at UNR Winter commencement|last=Richardson|first=Seth|date=6 December 2015|work=|newspaper=Reno Gazette Journal|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
In 2015, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2015/12/05/graduates-celebrate-end-unr-winter-commencement/76852416/|title=Graduates celebrate the end at UNR Winter commencement|last=Richardson|first=Seth|date=6 December 2015|work=|newspaper=Reno Gazette Journal|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
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=== 2015: Singles ===
=== 2015: Singles ===
On July 9, 2015, Christensen released four singles including two collaborations with Illenium onto [[ITunes Store|iTunes]]. The singles are "Falling In" (with Illenium featuring [[Mimi Page]]), "In Your Wake" (with Illenium featuring Jeza)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/11/10/illenium-x-said-sky-feat-jeza-wake-uplink-audio/|title=Illenium X Said The Sky Feat. Jeza - In Your Wake [Uplink Audio]|last=Trew|first=Tyler|date=10 November 2014|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>, "Run Away" (featuring Car)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/01/said-skys-run-away-heavenly/|title=Said the Sky's "Run Away" Is Heavenly - EDMTunes|last=Margulis|first=David|date=25 January 2015|work=|newspaper=EDMTunes|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> and "Book of Us" (featuring Mothica).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/06/said-sky-book-us-feat-mothica-original-mix-free-download/|title=Said The Sky - Book Of Us ft. Mothica (Free Download)|last=Jordan|first=Diaz|date=23 June 2015|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> Speaking about his collaboration and tours with Illenium, Christensen said "Being on tour with him is a dream come true. I never thought that by this time in my life I’d be touring the country with my best friends, playing out music that I love for rooms full of amazing people. I wouldn’t have the first tour in my career any other way".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://casulin.com/interview-said-sky-talks-sushi-darling-production/|title=Interview: Said The Sky talks Sushi, Touring, and Music - CASULIN|last=Sumner|first=Jon|date=3 February 2016|work=|newspaper=CASULIN|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
On July 9, 2015, Christensen released four singles including two collaborations with Illenium onto [[ITunes Store|iTunes]]. The singles are "Falling In" (with Illenium featuring [[Mimi Page]]), "In Your Wake" (with Illenium featuring Jeza), "Run Away" (featuring Car) and "Book of Us" (featuring Mothica).


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.
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.


On July 30, 2015, he released three singles "Disciple", "For You" and "Everything" where the first two features Melissa Hayes. He released four more singles later in the year, titled "Darling", "Nostalgia", "Listen" and "Mountains". Missio features on "Darling" and "Nostalgia"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theuntz.com/news/said-the-sky-crushes-the-chill-trap-game-with-nostalgia-ft-missio/|title=Said The Sky crushes the chill trap game with 'Nostalgia' ft Missio|last=Van Beek|first=Martin|date=14 November 2015|work=|newspaper=The Untz|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> whereas Diamond Eyes features on "Mountains". "Disciple", "Everything" and "Listen" are singles from his debut EP "Faith".
On July 30, 2015, he released three singles "Disciple", "For You" and "Everything" where the first two features Melissa Hayes. He released four more singles later in the year, titled "Darling", "Nostalgia", "Listen" and "Mountains". Missio features on "Darling" and "Nostalgia"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theuntz.com/news/said-the-sky-crushes-the-chill-trap-game-with-nostalgia-ft-missio/|title=Said The Sky crushes the chill trap game with 'Nostalgia' ft Missio|last=Van Beek|first=Martin|date=14 November 2015|work=|newspaper=The Untz|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> whereas Diamond Eyes features on "Mountains". "Disciple", "Everything" and "Listen" are singles from his debut EP "Faith".


=== 2016: Collaborations ===
=== 2016: Collaborations ===
On January 22, 2016, he released his first single of the year "Ares". 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/08/seven-lions-illenium-collaborated-melodic-dubstep-track/|title=Seven Lions, Illenium, and Said the Sky have collaborated on a melodic dubstep track – Dancing Astronaut|last=Sundius|first=Michael|date=17 August 2016|website=Dancing Astronaut|publisher=|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> Christensen has supported Illenium on his headline tour across the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7256353/billboard-dance-radar-illenium|title=Billboard Dance Radar Spotlights Illenium: Rising From the 'Ashes'|last=Rishty|first=David|date=14 March 2016|website=|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-26}}</ref>
On January 22, 2016, he released his first single of the year "Ares". 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/08/seven-lions-illenium-collaborated-melodic-dubstep-track/|title=Seven Lions, Illenium, and Said the Sky have collaborated on a melodic dubstep track – Dancing Astronaut|last=Sundius|first=Michael|date=17 August 2016|website=Dancing Astronaut|publisher=|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-23}}</ref> Christensen has supported Illenium on his headline tour across the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7256353/billboard-dance-radar-illenium|title=Billboard Dance Radar Spotlights Illenium: Rising From the 'Ashes'|last=Rishty|first=David|date=14 March 2016|website=|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-26}}</ref>


On 30 April 2016, Christensen performed at Denver’s Gothic Theatre, he also toured with Illenium, who also performed at Denver.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://vergecampus.com/2016/05/illenium-denvers-gothic-theater/|title=Illenium Lights Up the Crowd at Denver's Gothic Theatre|last=Durant|first=Brielle|date=4 May 2016|work=|newspaper=Verge Campus|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
On 30 April 2016, Christensen performed at Denver’s Gothic Theatre, he also toured with Illenium, who also performed at Denver.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://vergecampus.com/2016/05/illenium-denvers-gothic-theater/|title=Illenium Lights Up the Crowd at Denver's Gothic Theatre|last=Durant|first=Brielle|date=4 May 2016|work=|newspaper=Verge Campus|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>


On 10 October 2016, he released a single with DJs [[Illenium]] and [[Seven Lions]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201610157808/seven-lions-x-illenium-x-said-the-sky-rush-over-me-feat-haliene|title=Seven Lions x Illenium x Said The Sky - Rush Over Me (feat. HALIENE)|last=Butz|first=Patrick|date=15 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Dance-Charts.de|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> titled "Rush Over Me" featuring the vocals of HALIENE.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7549762/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-pet-shop-boys-party-favor|title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Pet Shop Boys, Party Favor & Seven Lions|last=Murray|first=Gordon|date=20 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/10/03/seven-lions-uploads-hq-teaser-said-sky-illenium-collab/|title=Seven Lions Teases His Most Anticipated Collab Ever In New Video [WATCH + LISTEN]|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=3 October 2016|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> The song was first premiered by Illenium during a live show at Das Energi in August.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2016/08/18/watch-this-illenium-debuts-highly-anticipated-collaboration-with-seven-lions-said-the-sky-at-das-energi/|title=Watch This: Illenium Debuts Highly Anticipated Collaboration With Seven Lions & Said The Sky At Das Energi!|last=Murthi|first=Rajrishi|date=18 August 2016|website=Bangin Beats|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/seven-lions-illenium-said-sky-release-rush/|title=Seven Lions, Illenium And Said The Sky Release "Rush Over Me"|last=Jones|first=Connor|date=10 October 2016|work=|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
On 10 October 2016, he released a single with DJs [[Illenium]] and [[Seven Lions]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201610157808/seven-lions-x-illenium-x-said-the-sky-rush-over-me-feat-haliene|title=Seven Lions x Illenium x Said The Sky - Rush Over Me (feat. HALIENE)|last=Butz|first=Patrick|date=15 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Dance-Charts.de|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> titled "Rush Over Me" featuring the vocals of HALIENE.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7549762/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-pet-shop-boys-party-favor|title=Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Pet Shop Boys, Party Favor & Seven Lions|last=Murray|first=Gordon|date=20 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/10/03/seven-lions-uploads-hq-teaser-said-sky-illenium-collab/|title=Seven Lions Teases His Most Anticipated Collab Ever In New Video [WATCH + LISTEN]|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=3 October 2016|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> The song was first premiered by Illenium during a live show at Das Energi in August.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2016/08/18/watch-this-illenium-debuts-highly-anticipated-collaboration-with-seven-lions-said-the-sky-at-das-energi/|title=Watch This: Illenium Debuts Highly Anticipated Collaboration With Seven Lions & Said The Sky At Das Energi!|last=Murthi|first=Rajrishi|date=18 August 2016|website=Bangin Beats|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/seven-lions-illenium-said-sky-release-rush/|title=Seven Lions, Illenium And Said The Sky Release "Rush Over Me"|last=Jones|first=Connor|date=10 October 2016|work=|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>


On 14 October 2016, he collaborated with fellow DJ [[3LAU]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lfpress.com/2016/10/19/edm-fans-ready-to-let-loose-in-london|title=EDM fans ready to let loose in London|last=Reaney|first=James|date=19 October 2016|website=The London Free Press|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> to release the single "Fire"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.noiseprn.com/2016/10/17/3lau-said-sky-ignitie-fire-inside-hearts-wallets-fans/|title=3LAU & Said The Sky Ignite a "Fire" Inside the Hearts and Wallets Of Fans|last=Goldberg|first=Sydney|date=17 October 2016|website=Noiseporn|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> featuring NÉONHÈART.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201610217832/3lau-said-the-sky-feat-christina-fire|title=3LAU & Said The Sky feat. Christina - Fire|last=Tabens|first=Tim|date=21 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Dance-Charts.de|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7541996/new-music-friday-maroon-5-kings-of-leon|title=Maroon 5, Kings of Leon & More Are Spotify Editors' Picks on New Music Friday|last=Editors|first=Spotify|date=14 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> Speaking in an interview, 3LAU said that Christensen sent him a "fantastic piano riff, and (they) built the song out of that".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/industry-weekly/2016/oct/13/soundscape-3lau-jewel/|title=Hometown boy 3LAU brings the party back to Las Vegas|last=Venture|first=Leslie|date=13 October 2016|work=|newspaper=LasVegasWeekly.com|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> All revenue generated from Christensen's and 3LAU's collaborative single "Fire" will be donated to PoP, a non-profit that builds schools and expands educational opportunities in the developing world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7541980/3lau-fire-said-the-sky-christina-pencils-of-promise|title=All Revenue From 3LAU's 'Fire' Will Go to Build Schools in Developing World|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=14 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edmassassin.com/3lau-said-sky-fire-ft-christina/|title=3LAU & Said The Sky - Fire (Feat. Christina) - EDM Assassin|last=James|first=Kelsey|date=18 October 2016|work=|newspaper=EDM Assassin|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> The song starts off with a simple piano riff that progresses to include bright and powerful chords, with the vocal cutting through seemingly chaotic sounds in the drop.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edmboutique.com/3lau-saidthesky-fire/|title=3LAU & Said the Sky – Fire|last=|first=|date=18 October 2016|work=|newspaper=EDM Boutique|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> Its genre is future bass.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/3lau-said-sky-deliver-gorgeous-collaboration-fire/|title=3LAU And Said The Sky Deliver Gorgeous Collaboration "Fire"|last=Jones|first=Connor|date=14 October 2016|work=|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> The song was released via 3LAU's non-profit record label, Blume.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancerebels.com/2016/10/16/3lau-said-sky-feat-christina-fire-blume/|title=3LAU & Said The Sky feat. Christina - Fire [Blume]|last=Hadley|first=Joseph|date=16 October 2016|website=Dance Rebels|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edmidentity.com/2016/10/15/3lau-fire/|title=3LAU Drives Charity Work With New Track, "Fire"|last=Clinton|first=Maria|date=15 October 2016|website=EDM Identity|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pumpthebeat.com/fire-by-3lau-said-the-sky-ft-christina/|title=“Fire” by 3LAU & Said The Sky ft. Christina|last=S|first=Matty|date=14 October 2016|website=www.pumpthebeat.com|publisher=Pump The Beat|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> An official music video was uploaded by popular music channel, Proximity, on 14 November 2016 which has garnered over 200,000 views.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/3lau-said-the-sky-fire/|title=3LAU & Said the Sky “Fire” (Video Premiere)|last=Vinaixa|first=Josep|date=14 November 2016|work=|newspaper=Ultimate Music|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
On 14 October 2016, he collaborated with fellow DJ [[3LAU]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lfpress.com/2016/10/19/edm-fans-ready-to-let-loose-in-london|title=EDM fans ready to let loose in London|last=Reaney|first=James|date=19 October 2016|website=The London Free Press|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> to release the single "Fire"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.noiseprn.com/2016/10/17/3lau-said-sky-ignitie-fire-inside-hearts-wallets-fans/|title=3LAU & Said The Sky Ignite a "Fire" Inside the Hearts and Wallets Of Fans|last=Goldberg|first=Sydney|date=17 October 2016|website=Noiseporn|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> featuring NÉONHÈART.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201610217832/3lau-said-the-sky-feat-christina-fire|title=3LAU & Said The Sky feat. Christina - Fire|last=Tabens|first=Tim|date=21 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Dance-Charts.de|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7541996/new-music-friday-maroon-5-kings-of-leon|title=Maroon 5, Kings of Leon & More Are Spotify Editors' Picks on New Music Friday|last=Editors|first=Spotify|date=14 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> Speaking in an interview, 3LAU said that Christensen sent him a "fantastic piano riff, and (they) built the song out of that".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/industry-weekly/2016/oct/13/soundscape-3lau-jewel/|title=Hometown boy 3LAU brings the party back to Las Vegas|last=Venture|first=Leslie|date=13 October 2016|work=|newspaper=LasVegasWeekly.com|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> All revenue generated from Christensen's and 3LAU's collaborative single "Fire" will be donated to PoP, a non-profit that builds schools and expands educational opportunities in the developing world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7541980/3lau-fire-said-the-sky-christina-pencils-of-promise|title=All Revenue From 3LAU's 'Fire' Will Go to Build Schools in Developing World|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=14 October 2016|work=|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edmassassin.com/3lau-said-sky-fire-ft-christina/|title=3LAU & Said The Sky - Fire (Feat. Christina) - EDM Assassin|last=James|first=Kelsey|date=18 October 2016|work=|newspaper=EDM Assassin|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> The song starts off with a simple piano riff that progresses to include bright and powerful chords, with the vocal cutting through seemingly chaotic sounds in the drop.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edmboutique.com/3lau-saidthesky-fire/|title=3LAU & Said the Sky – Fire|last=|first=|date=18 October 2016|work=|newspaper=EDM Boutique|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> Its genre is future bass.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/3lau-said-sky-deliver-gorgeous-collaboration-fire/|title=3LAU And Said The Sky Deliver Gorgeous Collaboration "Fire"|last=Jones|first=Connor|date=14 October 2016|work=|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref> The song was released via 3LAU's non-profit record label, Blume.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancerebels.com/2016/10/16/3lau-said-sky-feat-christina-fire-blume/|title=3LAU & Said The Sky feat. Christina - Fire [Blume]|last=Hadley|first=Joseph|date=16 October 2016|website=Dance Rebels|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edmidentity.com/2016/10/15/3lau-fire/|title=3LAU Drives Charity Work With New Track, "Fire"|last=Clinton|first=Maria|date=15 October 2016|website=EDM Identity|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pumpthebeat.com/fire-by-3lau-said-the-sky-ft-christina/|title=“Fire” by 3LAU & Said The Sky ft. Christina|last=S|first=Matty|date=14 October 2016|website=www.pumpthebeat.com|publisher=Pump The Beat|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> An official music video was uploaded by popular music channel, Proximity, on 14 November 2016 which has garnered over 200,000 views.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/3lau-said-the-sky-fire/|title=3LAU & Said the Sky “Fire” (Video Premiere)|last=Vinaixa|first=Josep|date=14 November 2016|work=|newspaper=Ultimate Music|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
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=== 2016 ===
=== 2016 ===
* [[Seven Lions]] featuring LIGHTS – Falling Away (Said The Sky Remix)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edmassassin.com/seven-lions-falling-away-feat-lights-said-sky-remix/|title=Seven Lions - Falling Away Feat. LIGHTS (Said The Sky Remix) - EDM Assassin|last=Pesavento|first=Nick|date=2 March 2016|work=|newspaper=EDM Assassin|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/02/28/seven-lions-ft-lights-falling-away-said-the-sky-remix/|title=Seven Lions ft. LIGHTS - Falling Away (Said The Sky Remix) [Free Download]|last=Gharial|first=Manjosh|date=28 February 2016|website=Your EDM|publisher=|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>
* [[Seven Lions]] featuring LIGHTS – Falling Away (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[Ellie Goulding]] – [[Something in the Way You Move]] (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[Ellie Goulding]] – [[Something in the Way You Move]] (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[ATB]] – Flash X (Said The Sky Remix)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theuntz.com/news/said-the-sky-gives-the-atb-classic-flash-x-a-chill-trap-spin/|title=Said The Sky gives the ATB classic 'Flash X' a chill trap spin|last=Treend|first=Mitchell|date=7 February 2016|work=|newspaper=The Untz|access-date=2016-11-20|via=}}</ref>
* [[ATB]] – Flash X (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[Owl City]] – [[Fireflies (Owl City song)|Fireflies]] (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[Owl City]] – [[Fireflies (Owl City song)|Fireflies]] (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[The Chainsmokers]] - [[All We Know (The Chainsmokers song)|All We Know]] (Said The Sky Remix)
* [[The Chainsmokers]] - [[All We Know (The Chainsmokers song)|All We Know]] (Said The Sky Remix)


Revision as of 15:59, 20 November 2016

Said The Sky
Birth nameTrevor Christensen
Born (1993-05-12) May 12, 1993 (age 31)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
Instrument
Years active2014–present

Trevor Christensen, known by his stage name Said The Sky, is an American electronic dance music producer, DJ and musician.[1] He has been described as a "huge up-and-comer" in the melodic dubstep scene.

Early life

At the age of 8, Christensen went for piano lessons.[2] Speaking in an interview, he said "My mom put me in piano lessons when I was about 8 I think. I honestly hated lessons.[3] I quit after a couple years, but quickly realized I couldn't go a day without sitting down to play. Got back into it in middle school, along with a couple other instruments." 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 but said "...I really realized just how illogical Logic was in so many ways".[3] He attended Berklee College Of Music, prior to launching the 'Said The Sky' project.[4] He said "While I was at Berklee, I was taking a lot of beginner/intermediate courses. Music theory, ear training, lessons, etcetera. I never actually made it into their Production program. I learned a lot, but would have gotten more out of it if I'd gone after I'd learned more of the beginning material on my own, and been able to test through those classes".[4]

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

History

2014: Debut extended play

When asked how he was hooked up by Phase Management, Christensen said "I was first introduced to them at Global Dance festival this last summer. I had heard some of the artists under their management and really looked up to them so I knew it was a place I wanted to be. Since they've pulled me under their wing, they've been nothing but supportive and helped push me in a direction I'm comfortable with. They've helped get some of my tunes into ears of artists I've only dreamed of showing my music to someday. Amazing group of people for sure."[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 "Being on tour with him is a dream come true. I never thought that by this time in my life I’d be touring the country with my best friends, playing out music that I love for rooms full of amazing people. I wouldn’t have the first tour in my career any other way".[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 that builds schools and expands educational opportunities in the developing world.[32][33] The song starts off with a simple piano riff that progresses to include bright and powerful chords, with the vocal cutting through seemingly chaotic sounds in the drop.[34] Its genre is future bass.[35] The song was released via 3LAU's non-profit record label, Blume.[36][37][38] An official music video was uploaded by popular music channel, Proximity, on 14 November 2016 which has garnered over 200,000 views.[39]

On 16 November 2016, Christensen released a remix of The Chainsmokers' second song off their EP "Collage", titled "All We Know".[40] The remix consists of a blend of pleasureful melodies and basslines that provide good vibes.[41] It starts off with guitar-strumming before the vocalist's topline melodies continue[42] combining heavy acoustic elements with inherently catchy melodies.[43]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Faith[44]
  • Released: June 8, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download
  • Producer: Said The Sky
Painted White[45]
  • 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

[46]

50

[47]

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


Remixes

[48]

2014

  • Secoya – Run (Illenium and Said The Sky Remix)
  • Gemini – A Fire Inside (Said The Sky Remix)
  • Novo Amor & Ed Tullett – Faux (Said The Sky Remix)
  • Snow Dayy – The Tunnel (Said The Sky Remix)

2015

  • Enkidu – Falling (Illenium & Said The Sky Remix)

2016

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