The Falling Sky Explained

Type:	single
Album:	Starcatcher
Artist:	Greta Van Fleet
Written:	2021
Recorded:	2021–2022
Genre:	Blues rock
Label:	Republic
Prev Title:	Farewell for Now
Prev Year:	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.

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] 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 and the Starcatcher Tour.^[2]

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."^[3]

The song features a harmonica solo from vocalist Josh Kiszka in the bridge of the song.

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."^[4]

Personnel

• Greta Van Fleet
  • Joshua Kiszka – vocals, background vocals
  • Jacob Kiszka – guitar, backing vocals
  • Samuel Kiszka – bass guitar, keyboards, background vocals
  • Daniel Wagner – drums, background vocals
• Technical
  • Dave Cobb – production
  • Greg Gordon – engineering
  • Phillip Smith – additional engineering
  • Greg Gordon – mixing
  • Dave Cobb – mixing
  • Pete Lyman – mastering

Charts

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Italian Radio Top 100 Rock Songs (MyTuner)^[5]	1
Nigerian Apple Music Top 100 Rock Songs (Apple Music)^[6]	47

Notes and References

1. Paul . Larisha . 2022-03-01 . Greta Van Fleet Extend 2022 'Dreams in Gold' Tour With Second North American Leg . 2023-09-11 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
2. Web site: 2023-08-06 . Concert Review: Greta Van Fleet Captures Fans of All Ages on Starcatcher Tour . 2023-09-11 . Drew's Reviews . en.
3. Web site: 2023-08-30 . GRETA VAN FLEET Unveils 'The Falling Sky' Music Video . 2023-09-11 . Blabbermouth . en.
4. Web site: 2023-07-10 . Greta Van Fleet, The Falling Sky Track Review . The Musical Hype . 2023-09-11 . en-US.
5. Web site: Italy Radio Top 100 Rock Songs . 2023-09-11 . www.top-charts.com . en.
6. Web site: Nigeria Apple Music Top 100 Rock Songs . 2024-05-08 . www.top-charts.com . en.