Ryan Farish

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Ryan Farish

Ryan Farish press kit photo from the release Movement in Light
Background information
Origin Virginia Beach, VA
Genres Electronic, Chillout, Downtempo, Ambient, Progressive trance, Dream trance, Uplifting trance, Ibiza trance, New age
Occupations Producer, DJ, Composer, Electronic Musician, Musician, Pianist, Songwriter, A&R, Record Label Executive
Instruments Violin, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Synthesizer, Bass Guitar, drum machine, Personal Computer, Percussion
Years active 2000–present
Labels RYTONE Entertainment, EMI, Universal
Website www.ryanfarish.com
Notable instruments
Pioneer RMX-1000, HDJ-2000 DJ Headphones, CDJ 2000, Access Virus TI Polar, Ableton Live, Logic, Mogami cables, Sylenth1, Fender, Martin, Ibanez, Native, Massive, Maschine, Apogee, Novation, Cordoba, Plug ins by iZotope

Ryan Farish is an American electronic artist, producer and DJ based in Los Angeles, California.

Ryan Farish's achievements include a Grammy nomination as a songwriter and numerous charting albums on Billboard, iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play, a video series with Audi North America, his globally syndicated lifestyle brand and radio show, “Chasing the Sun” and “Positive Chillout”, and performing Neon Carnival at Coachella [1] sponsored by Google Play, T-Mobile, and Armani Exchange. With over 60 million views/plays on YouTube and 2 million downloads on the first generation mp3.com, Ryan Farish has been noted as a “Download King” by L.A.'s Music Connection Industry Magazine.[2] Established in 2008, Ryan's self-owned record label, RYTONE Entertainment, is home to all of his own releases as well as those of other collaborative artists. He has released 30 titles with over 200 tracks of his electronic music. Ryan Farish has charted on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. Ryan Farish has licensed his music worldwide to major corporations such as: Audi, Chevrolet, MTV, VH1, The Weather Channel, Sony, Google and T-Mobile, as well as the 2013 movie “Despicable Me 2”.

As a Grammy-nominated 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.[3]

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.[4] 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 November 2013, it has received over 31 million views. Palmer and Farish gained renown from the prominence of the video; the former was interviewed on news networks including CNN. To date, listener supported videos have reached beyond 60 million views on YouTube.com.

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",[5] 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.[6]

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.[7]

November 19, 2013, Ryan Farish's single "Then Came the Sun" charts at #9 in the Sirius XM Electric Area "Trance Top 20".

November 26 to December 2, 2013, Ryan Farish's album Destiny debuts on Pandora Premieres.

Endorsements

In late 2009, Ryan Farish signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Yamaha Corporation of America.[8]

In 2011, Ryan Farish is featured by Audi USA in a series called "Remarkable Audi".[9] 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.[10]

November 2012, Ryan's pursuit for excellence in sound is highlighted in a video entitled: "Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System for Audi," featuring Bang & Olufsen's commitment to superior quality and design with Audi.[11]

December 2012, Displaying his latest album, "Life In Stereo", Google Play selects Ryan Farish as one of the Best Unsigned Artists of 2012.[12]

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).[13] 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.[14]

Ryan collaborated on Sempre Vicino (2009) with The Canadian Tenors.[15] Farish also produced and cowrote an EP with Nathan Morris, "Just Me, Just You".[16]

On June 22, 2010, Ryan Farish released "Reflections", a collaborative effort between Farish and English artist Paul Hardcastle.[17]

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.[18]

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

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.

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.[19]

2011 - Producer Ryan Farish is named as an elected Governor by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board[20]

Credits

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.

October 2007, Ryan Farish's "Holding Hands" is featured on The Weather Channel's .[21] CD release The Weather Channel Presents: The Best of Smooth Jazz. This compilation climbed to the No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Album Chart.[22]

Summer 2013, Ryan Farish's song "Be Near" from his album Wonderfall (2008) is licensed by NBCUniversal/Universal Studios to be used in promotional trailers for the major motion picture Despicable Me 2.

December 2013, Ryan Farish's album, Destiny, debuts on the iTunes Top Dance Charts at #64.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Destiny (2013)
  • Life In Stereo (2012)
  • Main Room Architecture (2012)
  • Upon A Dream (2011)
  • Opus Reloaded (2011)
  • Opus (2010)
  • Bloom (2010)
  • Movement in Light (2009)
  • Spirit (A Ryan Farish Christmas) - EP (2009)
  • Wonderfall (2008)
  • Everlasting (2006)
  • From the Sky (2005)
  • Beautiful (2004)

Live albums

  • Live at the National (2009)

Singles

  • Then Came the Sun (2013)
  • 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. ↑ - ive from Neon Carnival: Ryan Farish, Google Play Magnified Artist
  2. ↑ Love Angeles
  3. ↑ MP3.com - Ryan Farish Summary
  4. ↑ YouTube - Remember Me
  5. ↑ Live 365- Positive Chillout
  6. ↑ Chillout Dreams
  7. ↑ "Elevation: Presented By Ryan Farish, Makes Worldwide Debut",pressreleasepoint.com, 2011-01-28.
  8. ↑ Ryan Farish signs exclusive endorsement deal with Yamaha Corporation of America.
  9. ↑ Youtube.com - Remarkable Audi - Ryan Farish
  10. ↑ MotorTrend.com - Video Find: Check One, Two – Audi A8 Doubles as Sound Studio
  11. ↑ Youtube.com - Video: Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System for Audi
  12. ↑ - Best Unsigned Artists of 2012 - Music on Google Play
  13. ↑ Lewis, Donna."Donna Creates New Music with Ryan Farish!",DonnaLewis.com, 2010-04-15.
  14. ↑ Price, Deborah Evans. "39th Annual GMA Dove Awards Recap", GospelMusicChannel.com, 2010-04-15.
  15. ↑ Sempre Vicino Ryan Farish Mix
  16. ↑ Risco, Israel."Nathan Morris -Just Me, Just You (EP)", pluggedmusic.tumblr.com, 2010-04-15.
  17. ↑ "Ryan Farish Releases "Reflections" With Paul Hardcastle, Single "Perfect Clarity" And Named To The Recording Academy Board",Mi2n.com, 2010-07-23.
  18. ↑ "RYAN FARISH RELEASES COLLABORATION WITH CONTEMPORARY SMOOTH JAZZ MUSICIAN PAUL HARDCASTLE, JR.",Mi2n.com, 2010-08-21.
  19. ↑ D.C. CHAPTER WELCOMES NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEE, OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS
  20. ↑ Grammy365.com - Ryan Farish Named As An Elected Governor by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board
  21. ↑ The Weather Channel Music - Music
  22. ↑ - Ryan Farish Biography

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