The Falling Sky

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"The Falling Sky"
Single by Greta Van Fleet
from the album Starcatcher
Written2021
ReleasedJune 27, 2023 (2023-06-27)
Recorded2021–2022
Genre Blues rock
Length3:39
Label Republic
Songwriter(s)
  • Jake Kiszka
  • Josh Kiszka
  • Sam Kiszka
  • Danny Wagner
Greta Van Fleet singles chronology
"Farewell for Now"
(2023)		"The Falling Sky"
(2023)

"The Falling Sky" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet. It was released as the third single from their third album, Starcatcher .

Contents

Background

The song was written while the band was working on their third album and recorded during the Starcatcher sessions in 2022. They debuted the song on March 24, 2023, during their Dreams in Gold Tour, [1] [2] and the track was released to the public on June 27, 2023, on digital media.

Live performances

The song was performed during the Dreams in Gold Tour [3] [1] [2] and the Starcatcher Tour. [4]

Composition

Guitarist Jake Kiska said "'The Falling Sky' demonstrates the darkness and barbarity in a world filled with such duality. In essence, a reminder of the complexity of the human soul and all it is capable of enduring; a letter of love written to the rising sun." [5]

The song features a harmonica solo from vocalist Josh Kiszka in the bridge of the song.[ citation needed ]

Reception

The song reached number 22 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. In its review of the song, TheMusicalHype said "'The Falling Sky' isn't perfect but the energy and intensity throughout the course of the record is undeniable." [6]

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2023)Peak
position
Italian Radio Top 100 Rock Songs ( MyTuner ) [7] 1
US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [8] 9
Nigerian Apple Music Top 100 Rock Songs ( Apple Music) [9] 47

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References

  1. 1 2 Paul, Larisha (2022-03-01). "Greta Van Fleet Extend 2022 'Dreams in Gold' Tour With Second North American Leg". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  2. 1 2 Greta Van Fleet — The Falling Sky (2023 NEW «Starcatcher») , retrieved 2023-09-11
  3. ↑ Greta Van Fleet - The Falling Sky HQ (Live from Sacramento, CA) , retrieved 2023-09-11
  4. ↑ "Concert Review: Greta Van Fleet Captures Fans of All Ages on Starcatcher Tour". Drew's Reviews. 2023-08-06. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  5. ↑ "GRETA VAN FLEET Unveils 'The Falling Sky' Music Video". Blabbermouth. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  6. ↑ "Greta Van Fleet, The Falling Sky | Track Review". The Musical Hype. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  7. ↑ "Italy Radio Top 100 Rock Songs". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  8. ↑ "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Nigeria Apple Music Top 100 Rock Songs". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
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