Dear Friends,
I am delighted to pull the wraps off another new Atlas: III song today AND a new Astronomy song!
New Song: Quiet Magic (Storge)
As a Letters subscriber, my new Atlas song Quiet Magic (Storge) is yours to hear first!
Quiet Magic (Storge) is the sixth song in my twenty five-song Atlas: III project. As I mentioned previously, throughout Atlas: III, there will be a song for each of the seven greek definitions of love - Quiet Magic (Storge) represents the greek love, storge: familial love. It’s the unassuming affection and quiet love between parents and children, and all loved ones. At its best, it’s unconditional and foundational. I was lucky enough to have been loved by my mom in that way. Now, I have the privilege of getting to witness storge in how my wife and I love our daughters. That’s what this song is about.
The public release for Quiet Magic (Storge) is on October 4th. (Presave on Spotify here)
NOTE: To listen early to Quiet Magic (Storge) sign up for Letters here.
Artwork by the absolute greatest, Elicia Edijanto! This cover is one of my all time favorite works of hers - just stunning.
New Astronomy Song: September 29, 2024: PT5 - Mini Moon
At the end of the month, Earth briefly gets a new mini moon called PT5. On September 29, the 33-foot asteroid will get pulled into Earth's orbit, but only for a couple months. Read all about it here. Obviously, I wrote a song for this adorable astronomical event!
Letters subscribers also get early access to this new Astronomy song, September 29, 2024: PT5 - Mini Moon today!
The length of the song is precisely 3min 33sec as a nod to the space rock's 33 foot length. I also adjusted most levels/parameters of the song in 3's. The song includes audio of my daughter and I making s'mores, some disney-style whistling and an easter egg or two of my Atlas song, Moon. Hope you enjoy!
Mini Moon releases everywhere on September 29th! The official Astronomy Spotify playlist can be found here!
Artwork by the ever-excellent, Tim Damitz! (Go here to shop Tim's Astronomy art prints!!!) Mastered by the wonderful, Chris Bethea.
Thank you so much for listening! I'm hard at work on the next Atlas: III song (title TBA) which will be in your inbox the moment it's ready! I hope you have a beautiful rest of your day. Speak soon!
Huge love, Ryan
Sleeping At Last
Upcoming Shows
New Tickets Released: Oct 11 - Harris Theater, Chicago w/ Chicago Philharmonic - Tickets
Oct 12 - Harris Theater, Chicago w/ Chicago Philharmonic SOLD OUT
Low Tickets: Oct 24 - Carnegie Hall, New York City w/ Chicago Philharmonic - Tickets
Feb 11, '25 - Kennedy Center, D.C. "Cody Fry & Friends" Orchestra Show - Tickets
Feb 12, '25 - Kennedy Center, D.C. "Cody Fry & Friends" Orchestra Show - Tickets
P.S. Things I Love Right Now
1. Teletone Audio (If you're a music maker, go buy everything they make!)
2. Apple Voice Memos App Update (Aside from my piano, this app is my most important writing tool. Glad to see updates!)
3. Warby Parker "Duncan" Frames (Into 'em.)
4. Smart Sweets' Sour Blast Buddies (I think they might be current favorite candy ever.)