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Ryan Farish
Ryan Farish press kit photo from the release Movement in Light
Ryan Farish press kit photo from the release Movement in Light
Background information
OriginVirginia Beach, VA
GenresElectronic, Chillout, Downtempo, Ambient, Progressive Trance, Dream Trance, Uplifting Trance
Years active2000–present
LabelsRYTONE Entertainment
Websitewww.ryanfarish.com

Ryan Farish is an American electronic artist, producer and DJ from Virginia Beach, Virginia. As a Grammy-nominated and 2008 Dove Award-winning songwriter/producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist, Farish launched his music career on the first generation MP3.com. It was at this site where he received 1.8 million downloads of his trademark, electronic/world music.[1]

His albums include Upon A Dream (2011), Opus-Reloaded (2011), Opus (2010), Bloom (2010), Movement in Light (2009), Wonderfall (2008), Everlasting (2006), From The Sky (2005), Beautiful (2004), Selected Works and Selected Works Xpanded (compilations of his early works featured on The Weather Channel's Local on the 8s), Daydreamer (2002), Beyond the Horizon (2002) and In The Day (2000). Songs from these are featured on Selected Works. He also released a Christmas EP Spirit - A Ryan Farish Christmas (2009), as well as multiple singles, including 2008’s “Dancing Angel” (a Ryan Farish and Donna Lewis collaboration) and “In This Moment". All of which were released by Ryan's label, RYTONE Entertainment.

Farish has been a Weather Channel music staple for over a decade.[2] Many of Farish's works can be heard on TWC's Local on the 8s. One of his songs, "Holding Hands" is featured on The Weather Channel's CD released in October 2007, The Weather Channel Presents: The Best of Smooth Jazz. This compilation climbed to the No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart. Farish's work with on TWC led to the channel commissioning an original score/theme for their primetime TV show "Storm Stories".

A Farish song, "Pacific Wind," was featured in a popular YouTube video, entitled "Remember Me," created by a 15-year-old high school student named Lizzie Palmer.[3] The video, a sentimental montage of soldiers in the Iraq War, was ranked as the 48th most watched YouTube video of all time as of April 26, 2008. As of June 21, 2010, it has received more than 30.2 million views. Palmer and Farish gained renown from the prominence of the video; the former was interviewed on news networks including CNN. To date, more than 1,000 listener supported videos have reached beyond 46 million views on YouTube.com.

“Music, is a universal language. Powerful and meaningful, it can touch lives and speak through generations. With music, I hope to convey the following truth: Hope and faith exist to bring us together, and love endures forever. May this music shine light in a dark room, may it have purpose, in the service of Love.” - Ryan Farish

Media

In 2004, after many requests as to what genre Ryan Farish considered his music to be, Ryan coined the name "Positive Chillout" to be a reference to his unique brand of uplifting, Chillout electronic music. In November 2006, Ryan Farish published this title, on his owned/operated Live365 internet Radio Station, "Positive Chillout",[4] as well as RyanFarish.com and PositiveChillout.com.

The Live365 radio station was first created in November 2006 as “Positive Chillout”. In 2010, Ryan re-launched the show on DI.FM's (Digitally Imported)"Chillout Dreams" channel as “Positive Chillout with Ryan Farish”. The new show brought an emphasis on Electronic Chillout Music, which is considered positive and uplifting.[5]

January 2011, Ryan Farish debuts his Progressive Trance radio show "Elevation" on Hot 100.5 on WVHT-FM of Max Media. Elevation is a two-hour exclusive DJ mix set produced and hosted by Ryan Farish. "Elevation: Presented By Ryan Farish, Makes Worldwide Debut",pressreleasepoint.com, 2011-01-28.</ref>

Endorsements

In late 2009, Ryan Farish signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Yamaha Corporation of America.[6]

In 2011, Ryan Farish is featured by Audi USA in a series called "Remarkable Audi".[7] In this short film which also features Ryan's music, Ryan discusses the qualities of Audi's audio engineering and how he uses the advanced sound of his Audi as part of his creative process.[8]

Collaborations

Ryan has collaborated with a variety of artists. In 2008, Ryan worked with multi-platinum recording artist Donna Lewis to release their first collaborative single "Dancing Angel". Lewis is widely known for her No.1 hit "I Love You, Always Forever" (Now in A Minute/Atlantic Records).[9] He also co-wrote and co-published "Listen" for Trin-i-tee 5:7's album T57, for which he was nominated for a Grammy and won a Dove Award.[10]

Ryan collaborated on Sempre Vicino (2009) with The Canadian Tenors.[11] Farish also produced and cowrote an EP with Nathan Morris, "Just Me, Just You".[12]

On June 22, 2010, Ryan Farish released "Reflections", a collaborative effort between Farish and English artist Paul Hardcastle. "Ryan Farish Releases "Reflections" With Paul Hardcastle, Single "Perfect Clarity" And Named To The Recording Academy Board",Mi2n.com, 2010-07-23.</ref>

August 9, 2010 - Following the heels of his release with jazz master Paul Hardcastle, electronic artist/producer Ryan Farish digitally releases a tune with Paul’s son on RYTONE Entertainment. Called “Sunset Sky,” the number features Paul Hardcastle Jr. on the saxophone mixed with a twist on Ryan’s signature melodies. "RYAN FARISH RELEASES COLLABORATION WITH CONTEMPORARY SMOOTH JAZZ MUSICIAN PAUL HARDCASTLE, JR.",Mi2n.com, 2010-08-21.</ref>

August 16, 2011 - With the debut of Ryan's latest album, "Upon a Dream," his latest work includes collaborations with Tiff Lacey, Aprille Goodman, Madelin Zero, and Dave Moisan.

October 11, 2011 - Ryan Farish & Paul Hardcastle, both masters of Chillout, announce "Transcontinental", a collection of new music featuring the vocals of Paul's daughter Maxine Hardcastle, and son Paul Hardcastle Jr., as well.

Awards and Credits

Ryan Farish won a Dove Award at the 39th Annual GMAs (2008) and received a Grammy nomination (2008) and has had several top ten Billboard.com charting songs. The Dove Award was for co-writing the hit gospel song, "Listen" for Trin-i-Tee 5:7.

Included in honorable mentions to Farish’s music credit are having his music used as part of the Freedom Towers documentary in New York City, “Access Hollywood,” Universal Music Publishing, EMI, Discovery Channel, “20/20,” FOX Sports, American Airlines, Virgin Airlines, MTV, Red Cross, Lifetime Network, Sony and Columbia Tri Star Pictures.

2010 - Producer Ryan Farish was named by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board as the Chapter’s first-appointed Advisor representing the VA Beach/Tidewater area. "D.C. CHAPTER WELCOMES NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEE, OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS" (Press release). grammy365.com. 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-07-13.

2011 - Producer Ryan Farish is named as an elected Governor by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board[13]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Upon A Dream (2011)
  • Opus Reloaded (2011)
  • Opus (2010)
  • Bloom (2010)
  • Movement in Light (2009)
  • Wonderfall (2008)
  • Everlasting (2006)
  • From the Sky (2005)
  • Beautiful (2004)

Live albums

  • Live at the National (2009)

Singles

  • Sunset Sky (2010)
  • Depth of Love (2010)
  • Reflections (2010)
  • Perfect Clarity (2010)
  • Come Into My World (2010)
  • Iceland (2010)
  • Storm Chaser (2009)
  • L.A. Nights (2009)
  • Love Song (2009)
  • Sempre Vicino - Ryan Farish Mix (2009)
  • Clouds of Heaven (2009)
  • In This Moment (2008)
  • Pacific Wind - Sunday Morning Mix (2008)
  • Believe (2008)

Compilations

  • Legacy (Greatest Hits 2000-2010) (2010)
  • Spa Relaxation (2008)
  • The Weather Channel Presents: Best of Smooth Jazz (2007)
  • Selected Works Xpanded (2003)
  • Selected Works (2002)

Independent albums

  • Daydreamer (2002)
  • Beyond the Horizon (2000)
  • In the Day (2000)

Re-releases

  • Beautiful - Deluxe Version (2009)
  • From the Sky - Deluxe Version (2009)
  • Everlasting - Deluxe Version (2009)
  • Rare & Remastered: 2000–2002 Sessions (2009)
  • In the Day - Remastered (2009)

References

  1. ^ MP3.com - Ryan Farish Summary
  2. ^ The Weather Channel Music - Music
  3. ^ YouTube - Remember Me
  4. ^ Live 365- Positive Chillout
  5. ^ Chillout Dreams
  6. ^ Ryan Farish signs exclusive endorsement deal with Yamaha Corporation of America.
  7. ^ Youtube.com - Remarkable Audi - Ryan Farish
  8. ^ MotorTrend.com - Video Find: Check One, Two – Audi A8 Doubles as Sound Studio
  9. ^ Lewis, Donna."Donna Creates New Music with Ryan Farish!",DonnaLewis.com, 2010-04-15.
  10. ^ Price, Deborah Evans. "39th Annual GMA Dove Awards Recap", GospelMusicChannel.com, 2010-04-15.
  11. ^ Sempre Vicino Ryan Farish Mix
  12. ^ Risco, Israel."Nathan Morris -Just Me, Just You (EP)", pluggedmusic.tumblr.com, 2010-04-15.
  13. ^ Grammy365.com - Ryan Farish Named As An Elected Governor by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board

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