Dear Friends,
I am writing today’s letter from an airplane, currently crossing over the Atlantic ocean, making my way from Chicago to London. (May we never be immune to the magic of seeing our world from an airplane window!) Today, I’m so excited to share a few things... First, a surprise performance in London this weekend as part of the BBC Proms. Also, my new Atlas: III song, Believe is out now!
BBC Proms
I am so thrilled to announce that to get to perform at legendary BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall in London THIS WEEKEND! The wonderful and wildly gifted, Anna Lapwood is hosting a vey special overnight concert August 8/9 called From Dark Till Dawn and was kind enough to include me! I'll be playing a 30+ minute set, joined by choir, organ and strings. What a joy it will be to return to Royal Albert Hall so soon (a BBC Proms sleepover party, no less!) Hope to see you there! Tickets available now!
New Song: Believe - Out Now
My newest Atlas: III song Believe is now available everywhere! Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, you name it! The next Atlas: III song Pragma (inspired by the greek definition of love, pragma) is coming soon! Can't wait to share.
Believe Liner Notes
I had the privilege of bringing this song to life with the help of the following people:
Cellos: Sharon Gerber
Mixing: John Goodmanson
Mastering: Greg Obis - Chicago Mastering Services
Artwork: Elicia Edijanto
Recorded at My Kids' Playroom in Illinois
Lyrics
oh thank god for language.
thank god for love.
thank god for heaven,
or whatever waits above.
thank god for belonging,
thank god for breath.
thank god for this mystery
ever unfolding before death.
i believe in a number of uncertainties,
like, one day i will be redeemed,
and that i’m briefly stuck here in between.
i believe in the limits of what i can perceive,
in the absolute of sacred things
nearly felt but never seen
oh thank god for questions,
thank god for pain.
thank god for the teachers
who aren’t afraid of change.
thank god for mercy,
thank god for time,
thank god for this body,
though it’s not quite convinced it’s alive-
i believe in a number of uncertainties,
like, one day i’ll meet eternity,
and my mother’s there, waiting for me.
i believe light prevails eventually.
and in the absolute of sacred things,
nearly felt but never seen.
i believe,
and keep in mind
i’ve got no proof on me,
but i believe
love must be everything.
Oh and I've begun recording a new episode of The Sleeping At Last Podcast about the new songs Believe and Doubt. It will be released soon! I'll keep you posted. Thank you for reading, listening and for being awesome. Speak soon!
Huge love, Ryan
Sleeping At Last
Upcoming Shows
New: Aug 8/9 - BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall, London - Tickets on sale now!
Oct 20 - The Ryman, Nashville - Last Tickets
Nov 29 - The Auditorium, Chicago - Tickets on sale now!
P.S. Things I Love Right Now
1. LEGO Pixar Lamp (It has a hidden Pizza Planet truck in it you guys!!)
2. Apple News+ Emoji Game (A fun daily game.)
3. Donkey Kong Bananza (This is such a wonderful weird Switch 2 game.)
4. Omnichord (Want this.)