Global Fest, New Song & More!

Hello, hello! I can't believe that Fall is so nearly upon us! I hope your Summer has wrapped up beautifully!

I spent much of this year working on projects that I couldn't talk much about! (no fun.) As fate would have it though, most of these projects will be announced and/or rolled out every week from now through October! So much fun stuff to tell you about each week... let the wild rumpus start!

GLOBAL FESTIVAL ft. NEW MUSIC!

Just a few weeks ago I was invited to score 20+ minutes of new music for Global Festival!! What is Global Festival, you ask? It's a massive advocacy event in Central Park, NYC on Sept. 29th, feat. Neil Young, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys & more. The festival's sole purpose is to raise funds, awareness and to urge our leaders and fellow citizens to do more to help end extreme poverty

I had the amazing privilege of being invited to write an original score for 11 short films by the incredibly talented filmmakers at DTJ. Each short film is centered around an issue intrinsic to poverty and will be screened in between the acts at the festival, as well as streamed live online, in what will be the largest syndicated charity concert in online and broadcast TV history!

I can't wait for you to hear it all! Click here for more information about Global Festival, how to stream it and my involvement!

CGI 2012

In other "Global" news, I just found out that my music will also play a part in this week's Clinton Global Initiative 2012 in NYC as well, where world leaders (incl. Governor Romney and President Obama!) and change-makers gather for the sole purpose of turning ideas into action. Bipartisanship at its finest! Videos will be posted soon, as they become available.

"SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" SEASON FINALE

Last week, my song “Turning Page” (iTunes) was featured again on So You Think You Can Dance on FOX! I was rather privileged to hear that they chose Sonya Tayeh’s beautifully choreographed dance, set to my song, as a season highlight, feat. an encore performance in last week's finale episode! So honored to have my song be a part of the show again! If you missed it, check out the clip of it here.

NEW SONG NEXT WEEK!!!

Pssst... I have a BRAND-NEW SONG releasing on iTunes October 2nd!!! Can't wait for you to hear! More on that next week!

Thanks for reading!

Much love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last

P.S. here's a list of some things i love right now...

1. DTJ (incredible filmmakers, change-makers and best of all, wonderful people!) 2. my new iphone 5 (mmm... electronic miracle) 3. autoharps (they take an hour to tune, but i sure do love that sound)

Global Festival Score!

Just a few weeks ago I was invited to score 20+ minutes of brand-new music for Global Festival!! But, what is Global Festival you ask? It's a massive advocacy event being held in Central Park, NYC on Sept. 29th, feat. concerts by Neil Young, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys & more. The festival's sole purpose is to raise funds, awareness and to urge our leaders and fellow citizens to do more to help end extreme poverty. In a nutshell, it's a pretty rad event. I had the incredible privilege of being invited to write an original score for 11 short films by the insanely talented filmmakers, DTJ. Each short film is centered around poverty-related issues, shining light on the problems and more importantly, on the solutions. The films will be screened in between the acts at the festival, as well as streamed live online, in what will be the largest syndicated charity concert in online and broadcast TV history!

There will be 3 exclusive online screenings:

4:30pm EDT September 29th 12:30am EDT September 30th 8:30am EDT September 30th

Learn more on streaming the event, here.

Working with my friends at DTJ on this has been such a privilege - they are some of the most talented folks I know, so it was wonderful to come together on this project. I spent just about all of September writing these new pieces of music and had such a lovely time. The visuals and emotional impact that DTJ put into each film is beyond beautiful, so to have the opportunity to write music to something so awe-inspiring was truly a treat. I can't wait for you to see/hear!

I'll be flying out to NYC to attend the festival and I'm just so excited to see how the final films all turned out and to experience the event in person!

In addition to all of that newly scored music, I'm told that some of my previously released music (songs from "Yearbook," etc.) will play a roll in the festival as well.

Learn more about Global Festival or check out Rolling Stone's article, or NY Times' piece on the event.

PLUS... In other "Global" news, I just found out that my music will also play a part in this week's Clinton Global Initiative 2012 in NYC as well, where world leaders (incl. Governor Romney and President Obama!) and change-makers gather for the sole purpose of turning ideas into action. Bipartisanship at its finest! Videos will be posted soon, as they become available.

Thanks for reading! Hope you'll tune in on Sept. 29th for Global Festival!!!

Love, Ryan

"So You Think You Can Dance" pt. 2

hi there! got some rad news last night! my song "turning page" was featured again on the season finale of so you think you can dance on FOX! i was rather privileged to hear that they chose sonya tayah's beautifully choreographed routine set to my song as a season highlight, with an encore performance! tiffany (season finalist) and george did a wonderful job. i am so honored to have my song be a part of the show again! huge thanks to sonya tayah and all at sytycd! what an honor!

watch it here:

as a result, i was also so blessed to see that "turning page" found its way onto the itunes "top songs" charts, as well as in the top 20 songs in the "alternative" charts! huge thanks to everyone for downloading!!

much love, ryan

Vinyl Now Shipping, Show Added

Hey guys! Hope your Summer is wrapping up beautifully! It's been a busy time 'round here (read an update here!) A few brief announcements to make on this fine September day...

VINYL NOW SHIPPING!

Pleased to announce that my 2006 album, "Keep No Score" is NOW available on 1st edition double-vinyl! Orders are shipping out starting today! It's my first vinyl release ever and I'm so thrilled with how it turned out. (Stock is limited, first come first serve!) Grab your copy here!

SHOW ADDED!

Last month I played at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI... They were kind enough to invite me back this month! September 21st, I'll be performing another intimate, "evening with" type of evening (feat. a String Quartet!) at the Ladies Literary Club in Grand Rapids, MI for Calvin Students and for general public! Hope to see you!! Can't wait. Details here.

CHARITY: WATER

This is my final mention of this- I wanted to let you know one last time about that my charity: water birthday campaign. It's ending in just a couple days... I would be absolutely thrilled, honored and privileged for you to check it out, learn more and consider helping me reach my goal for this cause! Learn more/Donate here!

Thanks for reading! Hope to see you at one of the upcoming Fall Tour dates! Check out the dates here.

Much love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last

PS Here's a list of stuff i love right now...

1. Welch's Strawberry Fruit Snacks (mmm.. so good.) 2. Warby Parkers (just got my first pair of warby parker glasses.. they are such a rad co. for each pair of glasses purchased, they give away a pair to someone in need.) 3. iPhone 5 (oh it's time again for me to open up my wallet to apple with high hopes of beautiful gadgetry. mmm.) 4. Kiwis (the fuzzy fruit. yum.)

Tour Dates, Vinyl & More!

Hello! Hope your Summer has been amazing so far!

"KEEP NO SCORE" VINYL!

We are FINALLY pressing music on Vinyl! First up, my '06 album "Keep No Score" on double-LP!! We are taking pre-orders NOW. We expect to ship in just a few weeks! Orders are first come, first serve!

Learn more/Pre-Order yours here!

CHARITY: WATER (VIDEO)

3 notes about charity: water...   1. Thank you SO much to everyone who donated to my birthday campaign so far! Overwhelmed by your kindness!!   2. Please watch this gorgeous, inspiring video that I had the privilege of being a small part of.   3. My charity: water campaign is STILL active, please consider helping me reach my goal to bring clean water to those without! Donate here.

NEW TOUR DATES

Firstly - Very excited for the headlining show (Aug. 18th) in Grand Rapids, MI feat. a string quartet!! It'll be an intimate "evening with" type of show and I can't wait! hope to see you.

Aug 18 Grand Rapids, MI @ Ladies Literary Club

I am pleased to announce Fall Tour dates with my pals Jars of Clay and Mariah McManus!

Oct 04 Virginia Beach, VA @ Sandler Center Oct 05 Millville, NJ @ Levoy Theatre Oct 06 Oneonta, NY @ SUNY Oneonta State College Oct 07 Morristown, NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts Oct 09 Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere Oct 10 Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest Cafe Oct 11 Foxborough, MA @ Showcase Live Oct 12 Houghton, NY @ Houghton College Oct 13 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

Thanks so much for reading!! Hope to see you soon on tour!

Much love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last

P.S. Here's a list of stuff I love right now:

1. Re:New Project (re:new project offers hope, employment & stability to refugees, through beautiful hand-sewn bags, & more! such a great thing! learn more & support here.) 2. Outwitters (an addictive iOS game that is a mix of chess and settlers of catan. awe-some.) 3. Audioengine A2 Speakers (amazing speakers... just got a pair for my home computer. love.) 4. These Pixar Miniamlist Posters (they're about to hang on my walls! so great.)