Dear Friends,
I hope your October has been lovely so far! I'm so excited to share a bunch of news with you today. At a glance:
New York City show next week (limited tickets available!)
New Sleeping At Last merch
Atlas: Connect EP
New acoustic version of Quiet Magic (Storge)
Three on ABC's Dr. Odyssey
Full-Orchestra Shows
Last weekend I had the absolute privilege of playing my first ever full-orchestra shows and I am still pinching myself. To perform my songs alongside the absolutely brilliant Chicago Philharmonic and under the baton of maestro, Scott Speck is a pinnacle musical experience for me. I can't really even explain how much it all means to me.
I am beyond excited to get to bring this exact full orchestra show to New York Citynext week, at the iconic Carnegie Hall! On October 24th, join me and the Chicago Philharmonic for my last scheduled show of 2024. Limited tickets available. I cannot wait. See you soon!
New Sleeping At Last Merch
I am thrilled to unveil what I believe to be the most adorable merch I've ever had... Sleeping At Last Space socks, tiny soft-enamel pins for each of my Atlas, Enneagramand Space vinyl (awww), canvas totes that have my handwriting and new hoodies! All of which are available now at sleepingatlast.com and will be available at the merch table at next week's NYC show!
Atlas: Connect EP
With the recent release of my song, Quiet Magic (Storge), the second official theme of Atlas: III is now complete: Atlas: Connect.
As previously mentioned, Atlas: III is inspired by voluntary human development—what we do with all that we have. Loosely based on the theory of Spiral Dynamics, each theme throughout Atlas: III will be sequenced in the order of human development. In the first theme, Survive, the songs mark the start of consciousness and our basic instincts and needs. In Connect, the songs Hurt and Heal represent the beginning of connection, cause and effect. Quiet Magic represents the Greek idea of love, storge - familial love.
Each of the upcoming themes in Atlas: III will contain three songs: two partnered songs (i.e., Awake/Asleep, Hurt/Heal) and a love song inspired by the Greek definitions of love.
New Acoustic Version of Quiet Magic
Atlas: Connect EP is out now and includes a brand-new acoustic version of Quiet Magic (Storge)!
Track list:
1. Hurt
2. Heal
3. Quiet Magic (Storge)
4. Quiet Magic (Storge) [Acoustic] - New!
5. Hurt [Instrumental]
6. Heal [Instrumental]
7. Quiet Magic (Storge) [Instrumental]
The new Quiet Magic (Storge) [Acoustic] features cello by Sharon Gerber and was mixed/mastered by Chris Bethea!
Three on Doctor Odyssey
So very honored that my Enneagramsong, Three was featured in the new ABC show, Doctor Odyssey!! Huge thanks to all involved for letting my song be a part!
Thank you for being here!
Huge Love, Ryan
Sleeping At Last
P.S. Things I Love Right Now
1. Mini Brightland (Aww look at these tiny, delicious olive oils!)
2. DISCO (The music oriented file management system of my dreams.)
3. VocalMist (Used this at my recent shows and found it to be helpful.)
4. Portillo's House Dressing (Finest salad dressing in town.)