Dear Friends,
Another new music Tuesday! (Not really a thing, but I'm making it a thing!) I am excited to share a few bits of news with you today:
New Atlas: III Song Time Lies (Ludus) - Out Now
New Merch for upcoming London show!
New Episode of The Sleeping At Last Podcast - Coming Soon
New Song: Time Lies (Ludus) - Out Now
My newest Atlas: IIIsong Time Lies (Ludus) is now available everywhere (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)!
Time Lies (Ludus) Liner Notes
I had the privilege of bringing this song to life with the help of the following people:
Cellos: Sharon Gerber
Violins: Sharon Gerber
Drums: Jason Toth
Mixing: John Goodmanson
Engineered by: Paul Pritchard
Mastering: Greg Obis - Chicago Mastering Services
Artwork: Elicia Edijanto
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Lyrics
nothing exists outside of right now
the apocalypse unfolds
and the sky comes down
you and i
laughing at an inside joke
never mind
what the future holds
held hostage by gravity
all that heaviness can wait
lets get back on our feet
you and i
neither one of us can dance
that’s alright
here just take my hand
time lies
forever is on our side
tonight we get to decide
what forever feels like
forever looks like
you and i
let’s forget about all the countdowns
the city made of cards
looming storm clouds
you and i
lets play another game
shuffle again
’til our luck is changed
change is simply a matter of mind
the forecast says rain
but there will be clear skies
for you and i
cross my heart and hope
time lies
forever is on our side
tonight we get to decide
what forever feels like
time lies
forever is on our side
tonight we get to decide
what forever feels like
forever looks like
you and i
maybe i’m being over-naive
the law of physics tend to lean
toward adversity
but you and i
laughing at another joke
get to decide
what our future holds
Coming Soon
I'm currently recording a new episode of The Sleeping At Last Podcast all about how Time Lies (Ludus) was made. It will release this week! Keep an eye and ear out for it wherever you listen to podcasts.
London Show Merch
One week from today, I’ll have the honor of a lifetime: getting to play at Royal Albert Hall in London! I am so excited to share a few new merch items that’ll be available at the London show:
1. A brand-new 7-inch vinyl called Sessions, featuring acoustic version of Saturn and Turning Page recorded live at Abbey Road Studios!
2. A Royal Albert Hall exclusive show T-shirt!!
3. Show poster, signed.
All of this and more will be available at the merch table on 27 May at Royal Albert Hall. All designed by the amazing Tim Damitz.
As always, thank you so much for listening and for allowing me the privilege of getting to send you these Letters!
Huge Love, Ryan
Sleeping At Last
P.S. Things I Love Right Now
1. Haribo Smurfs (Haribo's finest work, in my opinion)
2. Brawl Stars (Playing this game with my girls has been so fun)
3. The Studio (Love this unhinged show)
4. M&S Extra Cream Custard Cream (I did it. I found the world's finest Custard Cream)