1) A rock band from Gainesville, Fl… Read Full Bio ↴There are a few bands named Big Sky:
1) A rock band from Gainesville, Florida
2) A band from Minneapolis.
3) An emo band from Iowa: Here is their bandcamp.
4) A folk rock band from Milwaukee
5) A South African rock band, best known as the opening and supporting act for Rodriguez' 1998 tour of South Africa as depicted in the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary 'Searching For Sugar Man'
1) After twelve years, nearly 50,000 albums sold independently (before Facebook, myspace and itunes), and acquiring a lifetime of stories, the members of Gainesville, Florida based Big Sky played their final full scale national tour in early 2005.
Big Sky’s definitive studio album aptly titled, This Monstrosity, echoed what this humble five-piece rock band endured over the years together. With little gas in the tank, several line-up changes and a nasty split with management, Big Sky wanted to set the record straight. “The only thing we had were the songs we wrote in the middle of that mess. We knew we had something genuine and real,” reflects former front man Mark Gaignard.
With a “who cares, let’s just rock” honesty about it, the 13 song album This Monstrosity was more focused, polished, and the hooks hit much harder than on past recordings. Lyrically, Big Sky took a more heart-felt approach. On the single David Bowie, Mark Gaignard sings sarcastically of what it might be like to be famous, while at the same time, paying homage to some of music’s greats. He spouts off his feelings on the state of music on the alt rocker Cellophane. But it’s Tomorrow, the band’s autobiography, that Gaignard sums it all up for Big Sky. “If tomorrow never comes, could you leave these things behind? If tomorrow never comes, was it just a waste of time?”
Since This Monstrosity was never released digitally, Backspace Records is proud to re-release it along with Big Sky’s back catalog.
Very much still a family, only far apart in distance, the members of Big Sky support each other in their new endeavors and have a bond that few people will ever know. Very much still a family, only far apart in distance, the members of Big Sky support each other in their new endeavors and have a bond that few people will ever know.
Big Sky still continues to get together for select gigs in their strongest markets bringing there always high energy showman ship to its still large and loyal fan following. As for future albums:
Only time will tell…
2) A band from Minneapolis, MN, USA, consisting of Johnna Morrow (vocals, flute, guitar; also main songwriter), Steve Sklar (guitar, vocals, khoomei (throat-singing); also producer/engineer), Randy Davis (bass, vocals; also engineer) and Joe Miller (drums). Their debut - and, so far, only - album "Standing on this Earth" was released in 1998; several songs were also released by the band on the "old" MP3.com. The band is still active today, doing live performances. Their homepage can be found at http://www.bigskyrocks.com/
3) Big Sky is a post-rocky emo post-punk band from Iowa. Here is their bandcamp and facebook.
4) The now-defunct Milwaukee-based folk rock band started by Joe Panzetta and Peter Mulvey. For most of their Milwaukee run the band also included Suzanne Wolfe (Trombone & Vocals), Carl Schultz (Bass & Trumpet) and Dave Janssen (Drums & Percussion.) Prior to Schulz joining the band, they released the eponymous 5 song EP Big Sky in 1991 with Jim Dier of R. Mutt on bass.
5) In '96, Big Sky won the FNB Music Award for “Best South African Rock Act” for the album ‘Horizon’. One of SA rock's most talented and unassuming singer-songwriters, Steve Louw, first hit the spotlight with his mid-‘80s band, All Night Radio. Albums like ‘The Killing Floor’ evoked much interest and laid the foundations for Big Sky, which Steve formed in 1990.
The first Big Sky album, ‘Waiting For The Dawn’, introduced Steve's new, big rock sound and spawned three Top 10 hits. Steve is prolific writer of melodic, hooky and emotional songs. For the second Big Sky album, 1995’s ‘Horizon’, Louw flew to Los Angeles to work with the esteemed producer Shelley Yakus (U2, Tom Petty) and some of LA’s best session musicians. This album set a new standard for SA rock albums and sold over 10,000 copies as well as grabbing the above-mentioned award.
In '97, Big Sky released ‘Going Down with Mr Green’ and once again big sales and radio play followed. Louw was honoured with the support slot on Rodriguez’ triumphant ’98 SA tour. With Willlem Moller (guitar), Russel Taylor (keyboard), Reuben Samuels (drums), Graham Currie (bass) and Tonia Selley (percussion) performing behind him, Big Sky drew nation-wide attention to the solid and stimulating music produced by the band over the decade.
Late in 2002 Steve began to put together a new band for a series of benefit shows at Kirstenbosch. Willem Moller was called back as lead guitarist and Schalk Joubert, ex-member of the Afrikaans rock band Valiant Swart, came in on bass. Peter Cohen, who'd played with 90's bands like Bright Blue and Mango Groove and who currently plays in Freshly Ground, joined on drums and Simon Orange from The Blues Broers came in on piano and organ. It was this band that began to tour South Africa 2003 through 2008, with concerts at many of the national music festivals and live venues.
In January 2012 the documentary 'Searching For Sugar Man' was premiered at The Sundance Film Festival by it's director Malik Bendjelloul, setting off a year-long avalance of awards culminating in the 2013 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
The film depicts the story and music of the man known as Rodriguez, told from the point of view of the South African fans who sought to find out the cold facts regarding the artist that changed their lives, yet remained an enigma.
The documentary concludes with a music event that has since made the band 'Big Sky' a name recognized around the world.
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Big Sky Lyrics
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Body close to mine
We're dancing in circles
On the wings of time
Like a bird outside calling
I always want you to be free
Like the warm wind blowing 'cross the land
Closer to me
Always slow dancing
I can feel your heartbeat
Slow dancing together
Feel warm in your body heat
Like a bad moon that keeps shining
Shining down on the sea
You cast your spell upon me
Till we were dancing
Slow dancing cheek to cheek
Always slow dancing
With your body warm next to mine
Slow dancing together
We're frozen in time
Like a river that keeps flowing
Bringing water to the sea
We were always moving closer
Till we were dancing
Dancing cheek to cheek
Like a bird outside calling
I always want you to be free
Like the warm wind blowing 'cross the land
Bringing you closer
Closer to me
Always slow dancing
Always slow dancing
Like a bad moon that keeps shining
Shining down on the sea
You cast your spell upon me
Till we were dancing
Slow dancing cheek to cheek
Like a river that keeps flowing
Bringing water to the sea
We're always moving closer
Now we're dancing
You're dancing with me
Always slow dancing
Always slow dancing
Always slow dancing
Always in time
The song "Slow" by Big Sky is a love song that depicts two people slow dancing and being lost in each other's company. The lyrics paint a picture of two bodies intertwined, swaying together in a circle on the dance floor. The reference to time and the wings of time suggest that the couple is lost in a moment of timelessness, where the only thing that matters is the present moment. The singer mentions that he always wants his lover to be free like a bird calling outside. This could refer to the fact that he does not want to hold her back or restrict her in any way. He wants to let her fly free but still be close to him.
There is a contrast in the song between the bad moon that keeps shining down on the sea, and the warm wind blowing across the land, bringing the couple closer. The bad moon seems to represent the uncertainty and challenges that come with any relationship, while the warm wind represents hope and optimism. However, both the moon and the wind are necessary to make the relationship work.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of movement towards each other, of closeness and intimacy. The river that keeps flowing and bringing water to the sea represents the journey of love, always moving towards a deeper connection. The slow dancing is frozen in time, as if the world has stopped around them, and only the couple exists in that moment.
Overall, the song "Slow" is a beautiful love poem about the beauty of slow dancing with a loved one and being lost in that moment. It is about the importance of allowing each other the freedom to be who they are and to support each other through the journey of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Always slow dancing
The act of moving slowly in each other’s arms is always present in their relationship.
Body close to mine
They are very near and intimate with each other while they sway.
We're dancing in circles
Their movements in a circle suggests that they are stuck in a cycle of love and never-ending motions.
On the wings of time
Their relationship moves forward with the passing of time.
Like a bird outside calling
Despite being in a relationship, the artist doesn't want to hold their partner back from their own pursuits.
I always want you to be free
The singer desires for their partner's happiness, even if it means being apart.
Like the warm wind blowing 'cross the land
The singer's love for the partner is characterized by a steady, comforting presence that is always blowing.
Bringing you closer
Their love pulls their partner closer to them.
Closer to me
The artist is always inviting their partner to be near, but still valuing their independence.
I can feel your heartbeat
The artist is physically in tune with their partner while they move in sync during the dance.
Slow dancing together
Their dance signifies an act of intimacy and affinity with one another.
Feel warm in your body heat
The physical closeness between them creates a warmth and comfort.
Like a bad moon that keeps shining
The metaphor of the bad moon implies that their love is intense despite having a negative connotation.
Shining down on the sea
The moon's light is reflected on the sea and it symbolizes the sea's magnificence.
You cast your spell upon me
Their love has a powerful effect on the singer.
Till we were dancing
Their love is expressed through a dance, a physical act of being close to each other.
Slow dancing cheek to cheek
Their cheeks physically touching while slow dancing signifies intimacy and affection between them.
With your body warm next to mine
Their physical connection is emphasized by the warmth and closeness between them.
We're frozen in time
Their dance creates a moment that stops time and allows them to be present with each other.
Like a river that keeps flowing
Their relationship grows and continues with time, like a river's constant flow.
Bringing water to the sea
The river's flow represents growth and sustenance to the sea, much like their relationship enhances each other's lives.
We were always moving closer
Even though they were in motion and constantly changing, they were always getting closer to each other.
Now we're dancing
Their dance is an expression of their current, deep bond.
You're dancing with me
Their dance is more than just a physical act, it's an expression of their connection.
Always in time
They are always in sync with each other, whether it's during their slow dance or in their relationship as a whole.
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@JodiTurchin
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@SANSXGIS
I wonder how the band has been
@chris_floyd
We're all hiding out in our respective bunkers. Definitely making plans to get some live shows booked starting late Summer of next year! Thanks for asking though.
@SANSXGIS
@@chris_floyd you May not remember me. But this is Santo, Shannon Monaghan's son
@DebWeil
@@chris_floyd PLEASE come to Orlando for a show!!!