To the Sky (Owl City song) explained

To the Sky
Cover:To the Sky Owl City.jpg
Artist:Owl City
Album:Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Released:August 31, 2010
Type:Single
Genre:Pop[1]
Producer:Young
Chronology:Owl City
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"To the Sky" is a song by American electronica project Owl City from the 2010 film . It was released as a single on August 31, 2010 via Universal Records and WaterTower Music.[2] "To the Sky" was also featured as a bonus track on the German and Japanese deluxe releases of Owl City's third studio album, All Things Bright and Beautiful.[3]

Background and composition

On August 24, 2010, it was announced that Young had penned a new song to serve as the theme for the 2010 animated film, .[4] "To the Sky" was written and produced by Adam Young.[5] He stated that it was an "incredible honor" working on the song for the film. Young also added, "As a fan of both the children's book series growing up, and Zack Snyder's work as a director, having my music included is pretty surreal. I've been waiting for someone to make a movie like this for some time now. I'm endlessly grateful to be involved."[6] According to Young, the filmmakers wanted something upbeat and optimistic that fit the mood and aesthetic of the film.[7] The track runs at 175 BPM and is in the key of B major.[8]

Music video

The music video for "To the Sky" premiered on September 15, 2010 via VEVO and was directed by Danny Yourd.[9]

Track listing

Digital download
CD single

Charts

Chart (2010)!scope="col"
Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] 25
US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] 13

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. Slant Magazine. Paul Schrodt. September 23, 2010. February 23, 2023.
  2. Web site: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists. Apple Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20100904003632/http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/legend-guardians-the-owls/id389371588. September 4, 2010. February 23, 2023.
  3. Web site: All Things Bright and Beautiful - Album by Owl City. Apple Music. February 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: Multi-Platinum International Sensation Owl City Pens Theme Song to Zack Snyder's Animation Debut Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. Jesus Freak Hideout. August 24, 2010. July 18, 2023.
  5. Web site: Owl City Provides Theme Song for Legend of The Guardians Film. Cross Rhythms. February 23, 2023.
  6. Web site: Owl City Soars with the 'Owls of Ga'Hoole'. Christianity Today. August 27, 2010. February 23, 2023.
  7. News: Making the Cartoons Sing. Wall Street Journal. Marshall Heyman. March 21, 2013. January 6, 2024.
  8. Web site: Key and BPM of To the Sky by Owl City. Musicstax.com. September 21, 2010. February 23, 2023.
  9. Web site: Owl City - To The Sky (From The Soundtrack For The Original Motion Picture Legend of the Guardians The Owls of Ga' Hoole. MTV. September 17, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120812001350/http://www.mtv.com/videos/owl-city/741639/to-the-sky-from-the-soundtrack-for-the-original-motion-picture-legend-of-the-guardians-the-owls-of.jhtml. August 12, 2012. February 8, 2023.
  10. Owl City Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100). Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118031127/https://www.billboard.com/artist/owl-city/chart-history/hbu/. November 18, 2021. January 28, 2023.
  11. Owl City Chart History (Rock Digital Song Sales). Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20211003225523/https://www.billboard.com/music/owl-city/chart-history/RKT. October 3, 2021. May 22, 2023.

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