Patient Heart Press Kit
Factsheet
Genres:
Folk / Singer-songwriter
Artist:
Strange Skies
Based in Portland, Oregon
Founding date: 01/01/2022
05/06/2025
Platforms:TBA
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Record Description
The idea behind this album was to do something stripped down with no drums or electric instruments. Everything on the album is acoustic, even the bass. I also wanted to record an album using only ribbon microphones. During Covid I became very interested in microphones and enjoy using different types on my songs. Overall the songs on the album are dealing with themes such as love, Nature, effects of modern society on our emotional and mental health, as well as a few themes taken from science and sci-fi books I have read. An underlying theme on this album is a longing for simplicity, being closer to nature, and leaving the ever increasing stressors of modern life behind. To find the things that truly make life worth living. My wife Rachels sings alongside me on many of the songs and also contributes her flute playing. Two of my bandmates also contribute vocals on the tracks as well.
Artist Description
Strange Skies is a teacher by trade but a musician at heart, weaving a lifelong love of music with a passion for storytelling. Born and raised in central Michigan, he began his musical journey at 15, teaching himself guitar and experimenting with recording just a few years later. With his dad’s old 4-track recorder, he and his high school friend Eric formed Absent Percussion, a playful band that released three albums of spirited, humorous songs. Soon after, he teamed up with another friend to create The Strum Bums, recording a self-titled duet album using his first Pro Tools setup.After college, Strange Skies shifted his focus to solo work, releasing his debut album, Ineptitudes of Modern Life, in 2012, the same year he relocated to Portland, Oregon. Between teaching and recording, he also produced a series of cover song albums, blending his unique style with well-loved classics. The pandemic in 2020 marked a turning point, as he launched his own audio production business, working with clients in the Portland area and back home in Michigan. This period also reignited his creativity, leading to several new projects, including an album inspired by W.B. Yeats’ poetry, created in collaboration with his wife Rachel, who contributed flute and vocals.In 2023, Strange Skies released What Strange Stars and Skies, a folk album that delves into the complexities of modern society, the ills of technology, and a longing for simpler times. With decades of experience and a deeply personal approach to his craft, Strange Skies continues to explore the intersection of music, literature, and life’s ever-evolving narrative.
Tracklist
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