Dear Friends,
Today's Letter is brimming with things I'm excited to share with you!! At a glance:
New Atlas: III song, Bloom (Eros)
New episode of The Sleeping At Last Podcast
Performances with Cody Fry at the Kennedy Center
Matt Emery's Dream to Dare
New Song - Out Now
I'm so proud to let you know that my newest Atlas: III song, Bloom (Eros) is now available everywhere music is!!
As a refresher, the overarching theme of Atlas: III is: voluntary human development - it’s about what we do with all that we’re given. The greatest thing we get to do in this life is love. Bloom (Eros) is the first of seven songs inspired by greek definitions of love that will release throughout Atlas: III. As the title suggests, this one is inspired by Eros - the most passionate and romantic of all loves! Bloom (Eros) is an all-out love song written about my wife/soulmate, Cayt.
New Episode
A brand new episode of The Sleeping At Last Podcast is out now! This episode is all about how my latest Atlas: III song, Bloom (Eros) was born! I am so honored to get to share the story behind this song and my wife's and my love story. It's out now everywhere podcasts are available
Bloom (Eros) Liner Notes
I had the great fortune of bringing this song to life with the help of the following wonderful people:
Cellos: Sharon Gerber
Violins: Anya-Katarina Gerber
Mixing: John Goodmanson
Mastering: Greg Obis - Chicago Mastering Services
Vocal Engineer: Gordon Davidson - Abbey Road Studios
Artwork: Elicia Edijanto
Lyrics
i see you.
my world blooms
around you.
a time-lapse,
in a flash
i see my whole life
beside you.
i bear witness
to the garden
that one day we’ll tend to.
as futures unearth,
the only one i belong to is with you.
but i will wait patiently,
take all of the time you need.
i’ll be here,
i’ll be here when you’re ready.
when the rain won’t let up
i’ll try to be strong enough
to build a sanctuary.
i see you,
how the world blooms
around you.
i see you,
the pure light
you’ve always held onto.
i see you,
and the impossible odds
that you’ve grown through.
dark clouds pour down
but you don’t have to keep swimming
if you don’t want to.
you don’t have to keep swimming
if you don’t want to.
i will wait patiently.
take all of the time you need
and i’ll be here,
i’ll be here when you’re ready.
when the waves won’t let up,
we’ll cast an anchor heavy enough
to keep our boat steady.
i see you,
my world blooms
around you.
i see you,
the pure light
you’ve always held onto.
i want you
and i want to be worthy enough to love you.
i’ll try to be worthy of you.
inhale, exhale,
with every breath
i adore you.
Cody Fry x Kennedy Center
Very excited and honored that my friend Cody Fry invited me to be a guest and play a handful of my songs with the National Symphony Orchestra for two nights at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC! Cody Fry, LANY and myself will share the legendary stage and orchestra on February 11 and 12, 2025!! Can't wait. Hope to see you there! Tickets go on sale July 2nd. Click below to get the details!
Dream To Dare
Out Now
I had the wonderful honor of getting to sing my dear friend, Matt Emery's gorgeous song, Dream To Dare! It's out now!! Hope you enjoy it!! Also, go listen to Matt's music, it's lovely!
Upcoming Shows
Oct 11 - Harris Theater, Chicago w/ Chicago Philharmonic SOLD OUT
Oct 12 - Harris Theater, Chicago w/ Chicago Philharmonic SOLD OUT
Oct 24 - Carnegie Hall, New York City w/ Chicago Philharmonic - On Sale Now!
Thanks so much for reading and listening!! Hope you enjoy Bloom (Eros)!! The next Atlas: III song, Hurt is just around the corner and as a Letters subscriber, you'll hear it first! Hope your first few days of Summer have been beautiful.
With Love, Ryan
Sleeping At Last
P.S. Things I Love Right Now
1. Inside Out 2 (Several scenes will stay with me forever. Anxiety? Whew. Both Inside Out films should be required viewing.)
2. Procreate (My girls and I have been watching tutorials and it's so fun watching their creativity explode!)
3. Tiana's Bayou Adventure (Got to ride the new Splash Mountain reimagining early and it's so good!)
4. Spotify Lightsaber (On your computer, if you play Star Wars music in Spotify, there's a lightsaber that extends as the music plays. Brilliant.)