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| origin = [[Santa Barbara, California]]
| origin = [[Santa Barbara, California]]
| genre = [[Gothic rock]], [[ethereal wave]]
| genre = {{hlist| [[Alternative rock]]|[[gothic rock]]|[[dark wave]]|[[ethereal wave]]|[[dream pop]]}}
| years_active = 1988–2001, 2004
| years_active = 1988–2001, 2004
| label = [[Tess Records]]<br/>[[Projekt Records]]
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| website = [http://www.thisascension.com/ www.thisascension.com]
| website = [http://www.thisascension.com/ www.thisascension.com]
| current_members = Dru (Vocals)<br />Kevin Serra (Guitar)<br />Tim Tuttle (Keyboards)<br />Matt Ballesteros (Drums and Percussion)<br />Cynthia Coulter (Bass)<br />Paul Sutherland (Percussion)
| current_members = Dru Allen (Vocals)<br />Kevin Serra (Guitar)<br />Tim Tuttle (Keyboards)<br />Matt Ballesteros (Drums and Percussion)<br />Cynthia Coulter (Bass)<br />Paul Sutherland (Percussion)
| past_members = Terry Holgate (Founding Member, Bass)<br />Charlie Dennis (Bass)
| past_members = Terry Holgate (Founding Member, Bass)<br />Charlie Dennis (Bass)
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'''This Ascension''' is a [[gothic rock|gothic]]/[[ethereal wave|ethereal]] band from Santa Barbara, Southern [[California]] that formed in 1988. They have released four albums on their own label [[Tess Records]] from 1989 to 1999.
'''This Ascension''' is a [[gothic rock|gothic]]/[[ethereal wave|ethereal]] band from [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]], Southern [[California]] that formed in 1988. They released four albums and two 7" vinyl singles on their label Tess Records, between 1989 and 1999. They also released a best of compilation: "Deeper and Further Away" on [[Projekt Records]] in 2014.


This Ascension toured the United States three times and the west coast prolifically, sharing the stage with bands including [[Clan of Xymox]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]], [[Chris Isaak]], [[The Wolfgang Press]] and [[Pixies]].
This Ascension toured coast to coast in the United States in 1994, 1995, and 1997. The band also toured the west coast prolifically, sharing the stage with bands including [[Clan of Xymox]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]], [[Chris Isaak]], [[The Wolfgang Press]], [[Pixies (band)|Pixies]] and [[The Stranglers]].


After Tess Records collapsed, the band signed to [[Projekt Records]] in 2001. Their back catalogue was re-released and the band split soon afterwards. The group re-formed with bassist Cindy Coulter for several shows in 2004 and announced plans to write and record new material in 2013.
After Tess Records gave up the ghost in 2001, the band signed with Projekt Records. Their back catalogue was re-released, though the band became inactive soon afterwards. The group re-united with bassist Cynthia Coulter for several shows in 2004 and announced plans to write and record new material in 2013. The band also performed a reunion show in October, 2015 in Houston, Texas.


Vocalist Dru has gone on to sing for the neo-classical project [[Mirabilis (band)|Mirabilis]] as well as ambient/electronic act [[Falling You]]. Former Bassist Charlie re-joined his former band [[Nerf Herder]] and guitarist Kevin Serra runs the music review site [[Kevchino]]. Serra records music for a singles project with guest vocalists under the name Cloud Seeding. The first single "Ink Jar/Unquestioning" features Boston's [[Marissa Nadler]].
Vocalist Dru Allen (Dru) (b. 11 November 1969) has sung for the neo-classical project [[Mirabilis (band)|Mirabilis]] and the ambient/electronic act [[Falling You]]. Dru and Cynthia Coulter have gone on to join Erick R. Scheid in the [[ethereal goth]]/[[shoegazing]] band Mercury's Antennae.


Bassist Cynthia "Cindy" Coulter (b. 22 February 1971), younger sister of [[William Faith]] (William Coulter), went on to become the touring bassist for [[Faith & the Muse]] from 1999 - 2007. She later relocated from [[Van Nuys, CA]] to [[Portland, OR]] and became the bassist for the Portland based band 'Pitchfork Motorway'.
Bassist Cynthia Coulter (Cindy) (b. 22 February 1971), younger sister of [[William Faith]] (William Coulter), went on to become the touring bassist for [[Faith & the Muse]] from 1999 - 2007. She later relocated from [[Van Nuys, CA]] to [[Portland, OR]] and became the bassist for the Portland-based band 'Pitchfork Motorway'.


Founding guitarist Kevin Serra (b. 4 July 1971), studied music theory in New York, and ran the music review site Kevchino. Serra records music for a singles project with guest vocalists under the name Cloud Seeding. The first single "Ink Jar/Unquestioning" features Boston's [[Marissa Nadler]], which was followed by a second single "The Light."
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This Ascension's cover of the song "Carol Of The Bells" was featured on ABC TV show ''Brothers and Sisters'' during the episode "Cold Turkey" which aired on December 12, 2010.

Former Bassist Charlie Dennis re-joined his previous band [[Nerf Herder]].

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This Ascension's cover of the song "Carol Of The Bells" was featured on ABC TV show ''[[Brothers & Sisters (2006 TV series)|Brothers & Sisters]]'' during the episode "Cold Turkey" which aired on December 12, 2010.


==Discography==
==Discography==


===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''Tears in Rain'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1989
* ''Tears in Rain'' (LP/CD) - Tess Records - 1989
* ''Light and Shade'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1991
* ''Light and Shade'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1991
* ''Walk Softly, A Dream Lies Here'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1994
* ''Walk Softly, A Dream Lies Here'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1994
* ''Sever'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1999
* ''Sever'' (CD) - Tess Records - 1999
* ''Deeper and Further Away'' (Digital) - Projekt: Archive - 2014

===Singles===
* ''Isabella'' (7" single) - Tess Records - 1989
* ''Spirit of Christmas Past'' (7" single) - Tess Records - 1997


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.thisascension.com/ Cyberia - This Ascension homepage]
* [http://www.thisascension.com/ Cyberia - This Ascension homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/lilmaschst/ Cynthia's Myspace page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/lilmaschst/ Cindy's Myspace page]
* [http://www.dejadru.com/ Dru's homepage]
* [http://www.dejadru.com/ Dru's homepage]
* [http://www.mercurysantennae.com/ Mercury's Antennae]
* [https://www.facebook.com/TessRecords/ Tess Records]
* [http://www.projekt.com/projekt/artist.asp?id=1040 Projekt Records Artist page]
* [http://www.projekt.com/projekt/artist.asp?id=1040 Projekt Records Artist page]
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*{{Myspace|spiritedshade}}


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Latest revision as of 06:35, 15 January 2024

This article is about the California band. For other uses, see Ascension (disambiguation).
This Ascension
OriginSanta Barbara, California
Genres
Years active1988–2001, 2004
LabelsTess Records
Projekt Records
MembersDru Allen (Vocals)
Kevin Serra (Guitar)
Tim Tuttle (Keyboards)
Matt Ballesteros (Drums and Percussion)
Cynthia Coulter (Bass)
Paul Sutherland (Percussion)
Past membersTerry Holgate (Founding Member, Bass)
Charlie Dennis (Bass)
Websitewww.thisascension.com

This Ascension is a gothic/ethereal band from Santa Barbara, Southern California that formed in 1988. They released four albums and two 7" vinyl singles on their label Tess Records, between 1989 and 1999. They also released a best of compilation: "Deeper and Further Away" on Projekt Records in 2014.

This Ascension toured coast to coast in the United States in 1994, 1995, and 1997. The band also toured the west coast prolifically, sharing the stage with bands including Clan of Xymox, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Chris Isaak, The Wolfgang Press, Pixies and The Stranglers.

After Tess Records gave up the ghost in 2001, the band signed with Projekt Records. Their back catalogue was re-released, though the band became inactive soon afterwards. The group re-united with bassist Cynthia Coulter for several shows in 2004 and announced plans to write and record new material in 2013. The band also performed a reunion show in October, 2015 in Houston, Texas.

Vocalist Dru Allen (Dru) (b. 11 November 1969) has sung for the neo-classical project Mirabilis and the ambient/electronic act Falling You. Dru and Cynthia Coulter have gone on to join Erick R. Scheid in the ethereal goth/shoegazing band Mercury's Antennae.

Bassist Cynthia Coulter (Cindy) (b. 22 February 1971), younger sister of William Faith (William Coulter), went on to become the touring bassist for Faith & the Muse from 1999 - 2007. She later relocated from Van Nuys, CA to Portland, OR and became the bassist for the Portland-based band 'Pitchfork Motorway'.

Founding guitarist Kevin Serra (b. 4 July 1971), studied music theory in New York, and ran the music review site Kevchino. Serra records music for a singles project with guest vocalists under the name Cloud Seeding. The first single "Ink Jar/Unquestioning" features Boston's Marissa Nadler, which was followed by a second single "The Light."

Former Bassist Charlie Dennis re-joined his previous band Nerf Herder.

This Ascension's cover of the song "Carol Of The Bells" was featured on ABC TV show Brothers & Sisters during the episode "Cold Turkey" which aired on December 12, 2010.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • Tears in Rain (LP/CD) - Tess Records - 1989
  • Light and Shade (CD) - Tess Records - 1991
  • Walk Softly, A Dream Lies Here (CD) - Tess Records - 1994
  • Sever (CD) - Tess Records - 1999
  • Deeper and Further Away (Digital) - Projekt: Archive - 2014

Singles[edit]

  • Isabella (7" single) - Tess Records - 1989
  • Spirit of Christmas Past (7" single) - Tess Records - 1997

External links[edit]


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