Feathers and Flames: Tyler Childers Takes Missoula to New Heights

Cluck Ol’ Hen: A Love Story in Lights

Against the backdrop of the mountains, 1,000 drones showcased the swirling excitement of new love, with colorful patterns morphing in and out of each other in a whimsical representation of two souls coming together.

At the heart of this visual spectacle stood a rooster, the central character in this vivid tale. With every beat of the song’s lively chorus, the drones clucked and squalled in rhythm, filling the sky with a newfound joy.

House Fire: A Blaze of Emotion

The second performance, tuned to House Fire, brought a different kind of energy—one of smoldering intensity. The night darkened, and as the haunting first chords of the song echoed through the air, the drones flickered to life.

Like a spark, each drone lit up the sky in shades of fiery red and orange in sync with the unmistakable rhythm of this legendary track.

Universal Sound: A Cosmic Journey

The third and final show of the night, Universal Sound, transported the audience to a different realm altogether. With an abstract approach to visuals, the drones created sweeping, otherworldly patterns in the sky, each one capturing the essence of the “universal sound” that Childers sings about—a hum that transcends the physical world and connects all things.

A special thank you to the partners who contributed to the magic of this Sky Story:

• Emily Cox, Formation Creative
• Ian Thorton, Whizzbang
• Michael Corcoran, M Theory
• Kyle Keegan, Voyage Productions
• University of Montana Police
• Shawna Appleyard