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

At the age of 8, Christensen went for piano lessons.^[1] Speaking in an interview, he said "My mom put me in piano lessons when I was about 8 I think. I honestly hated lessons.^[2] 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.^[2]

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".^[2]

In 2015, he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno.^[3]

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."^[2]

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."

On July 9, 2015, Said the Sky 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), "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 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" whereas Diamond Eyes features on "Mountains". "Disciple", "Everything" and "Listen" are singles from his debut EP "Faith".

On January 22, 2016, he released his first single of the year "Ares". In August 2016, it was revealed that Said the Sky collaborated with Illenium and Seven Lions for a song that was debuted at Das Energi Festival 2016.^[4] Said the Sky has supported Illenium on his headline tour across the United States.^[5]

On 30 April 2016, Said the Sky performed at Denver’s Gothic Theatre, he also toured with Illenium, who also performed at Denver.^[6]

On 10 October 2016, he released a single with DJs Illenium and Seven Lions^[7] titled "Rush Over Me" featuring the vocals of HALIENE.^[8] The song was first premiered by Illenium during a live show at Das Energi^[9] in August.^[10]

On 14 October 2016, he collaborated with fellow DJ 3LAU^[11] to release the single "Fire"^[12] featuring NÉONHÈART.^[13] Speaking in an interview, 3LAU said that Said the Sky sent him a "fantastic piano riff, and (they) built the song out of that".^[14]

On 16 November 2016, Said The Sky released a remix of The Chainsmokers' second song off their EP "Collage", titled "All We Know".^[15] The remix consists of a blend of pleasureful melodies and basslines that provide good vibes.^[16] It starts off with guitar-strumming before the vocalist's topline melodies continue^[17] combining heavy acoustic elements with inherently catchy melodies.^[18]

Rounding out the melodic bass trio is Denver based Said the Sky. A long time friend and touring buddy of Illenium, Trevor Christensen began playing the piano at the age of eight and has been mastering a variety of other instruments ever since. His soaring melodies will take your mind to the clouds and keep your heart full of happiness, while his arousing bass lines and upbeat percussion work will have your hips swaying and your feet flowing.

While most of the music Christensen makes is for dancing, some of his songs are best for relaxing. His VIP of “Darling,” which features vocals from Texas chillwave duo Missio, is a brilliant piano based piece that turns the upbeat original into a soulful love song. “Nostalgia,” which also features Missio on vocals, is another uplifting piece that leads listeners on an elongated, peaceful journey that concludes with a heavenly, yet exciting drop.

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• 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)

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

• Seven Lions featuring LIGHTS – Falling Away (Said the Sky Remix)
• Ellie Goulding – Something in the Way You Move (Said the Sky Remix)
• ATB – Flash X (Said the Sky Remix)
• Owl City – Fireflies (Said the Sky Remix)
• The Chainsmokers - All We Know (Said the Sky Remix)

Category:American dance musicians Category:Dubstep musicians Category:American DJs Category:American record producers