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Welcome to The Sleeping At Last Podcast! My name's Ryan O'Neal, I make music under the name "Sleeping At Last." Nice to meet you! This podcast is an evolution of my ongoing series of "How It Was Made" blog posts, in which I dissect and explain how my songs take shape, one song at a time. In this podcast, I'll be talking about my creative process, the intention and thought behind my songs - what they mean to me and why I did what I did. I'll also debut some new songs on here! That's the plan, but I'm brand new to this whole Podcast planet, so who knows! In any case, if you're curious about how my music gets made, I'd be so honored for you to take a listen. Love, Ryan
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In celebration of some news around "Turning Page", here's a rerelease of the episode all about how the song came to be. Thanks for listening and breathing life into this song!!
The official music video for "Turning Page": https://youtu.be/-hb2tecD13s
In this episode, I talk through the story of writing my song "Mother" and talk about the conclusion of my "Mother" collection of songs, which were each written in honor of my mom, who unexpectedly passed away one year ago. Thank you for listening and letting me process and grieve out loud.
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing a new song called "Bright Sadness", which belongs to a small collection of songs called "Mother", written since the passing of my Mom. Thank you for listening and letting me process out loud.
Listen to "Bright Sadness" - https://fanlink.to/BrightSadness
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing a new song called "Some Kind of Heaven", which is the third song in a small collection called "Mother", written since the passing of my Mom. Thank you for listening and letting me process my grief and anxiety out loud.
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing a new song called "Wave After Wave", which is the second song in a small collection called "Mother", written since the passing of my Mom. Thank you for listening and letting me process out loud.
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing a new song called "To Be Enchanted", which is the first of a small collection of songs called "Mother", written since the passing of my Mom. Thank you for listening and letting me process out loud.
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing two new Christmas songs for 2022.
Show Notes:
“Snow (String Version)” - https://fanlink.to/Snow
“It Came Upon The Midnight Clear” - https://fanlink.to/Snow
FULL Sleeping At Last Christmas Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wUETUzBJMRlYtHJ8pzkQF?si=32f8374620164a7d
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing the how and why behind my new Astronomy song, "June 24, 2022: Parade of Planets"
Show Notes:
"June 24, 2022: Parade of Planets" - https://fanlink.to/ParadeOfPlanets
"atom 6" - https://fanlink.to/ATOMS
"Mother" - https://fanlink.to/SALMother
"atom 7" - https://fanlink.to/ATOMS
"Asleep (Acoustic)" - https://fanlink.to/AwakeAsleep
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In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing the how and why behind my new Atlas: III song, "Asleep."
Show Notes:
"Asleep" (Spotify, Apple, etc) https://fanlink.to/AsleepAtLast
"Why We Sleep" Book by Matthew Walker: https://amzn.to/3KuA5KX
Remembering My Mom: https://bit.ly/3vV4ZqL
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In this episode, I have the privilege of introducing you to my brand new series of tiny music: "atoms" - so excited to explain the idea, how "atoms" fits into my other projects and show you the first three "atoms" and more! Thanks for listening!
Show Notes:
Listen & Watch "atom 1", "atom 2" and "atom 3": https://fanlink.to/ATOMS
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In celebration of the 10 Year Anniversary of my “Yearbook” project, this episode is all about what I learned from this project (writing, recording and releasing 36 songs over the course of 1 year) and stories about how each of these 36 songs came to be! Honored to share!
Show Notes:
* “Yearbook” Ten Year Anniversary - https://fanlink.to/Yearbook
* Yearbook: Ten Year Anniversary Vinyl & Art Seet - https://sleepingatlast.bigcartel.com
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In this episode, I debut my new song, "Overture III / Awake", which marks the start of Atlas: III. I have the privilege of talking through how this song came to life, instrument by instrument, lyric by lyric and how it all fits into my Atlas project. Delighted to share it with you!!
Show Notes:
* "Overture III / Awake" - https://fanlink.to/OvertureIIIAwake
* "Awake (Acoustic)" - only available for subscribers at the moment of this episode's release - https://sleepingatlast.bigcartel.com/product/atlas-iii-digital-subscription
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In this episode, in celebration of its 10th Anniversary, I talk through the making of my love song "Turning Page", how it came to life instrument by instrument, got to be a part of Twilight and more! I also share NEW details about my upcoming Atlas: III project!
Show Notes:
* "Turning Page" Digital Re-Release w Live version - https://fanlink.to/TurningPage
* "Turning Page" 7-inch Vinyl - https://sleepingatlast.bigcartel.com/product/turning-page-7-vinyl-single
"Hope" by Sleeping At Last | Tim Fain - https://fanlink.to/HopeSong
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In this brief episode, I talk through the making of my new piece of music: "February 18, 2021: Perseverance - Mars Landing." This song belongs to my "Astronomy", an ongoing series of songs inspired by astronomical events and discoveries... kind of like soundtracks to cool stuff happening in the Universe around us.
Show Notes:
"February 18, 2021: Perseverance - Mars Landing" - https://fanlink.to/MarsLanding
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In this episode, I talk through the making of a new song from scratch. Each day of the process, the writing and un-writing of a new piece of music called, "December 21, 2020: The Great Conjunction", inspired by the "Great Junction" astronomical event, where we get to see Saturn and Jupiter appear the closest to each other in 800 years... on Dec. 21st, the Winter Solstice, no less. This piece of music belongs to "Astronomy", an ongoing series of songs, which are kind of like soundtracks to cool stuff happening in the Universe around us.
Show Notes:
"December 21, 2020: The Great Conjunction" - https://soundcloud.com/sleepingatlast/december-21-2020-the-great-conjunction
"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" - https://fanlink.to/Rudolph
"The Secret of Christmas" - https://fanlink.to/SecretOfChristmas
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In this episode, I tell the birth story of my new song "Breathe Deep", how I've created a Podcast monster and I get to share an overview of music I've made since the last episode (forever ago).
Show Notes:
Music:
"Breathe Deep" - https://fanlink.to/BreatheDeep
"Saturn ft. Tim Fain" - https://fanlink.to/Saturn2020
"Landslide" (Alex Blue) - https://fanlink.to/BlueLastLandslide
"Neowise" - https://fanlink.to/Neowise
"Aphelion" - https://fanlink.to/SALaphelion
"Astronomy, Vol. 1" - fanlink.to/Astronomy
In this episode, I tell the birth story of "Body" - the heart, intention and inspiration behind each lyric and sound in this song, and discuss what exactly the Intelligence Centers of the Enneagram are, specifically the "Body" center: Type One, Type Eight, Type Nine. All with guest Enneagram Teacher, Author (and a type Eight!), Chris Heuertz.
Show Notes:
Music: "Body" - https://fanlink.to/Atlas2
Album: "Astronomy, Vol. 1" - https://fanlink.to/Astronomy
Book: Chris Heuertz' "The Enneagram of Belonging" - https://enneagramofbelonging.com
"Enneagram Mapmakers with Chris Heuertz Podcast" - http://chrisheuertz.com/podcast/
Art: Elicia Edijanto - https://eliciaedijanto.bigcartel.com
Atlas Enneagram GIF: https://www.instagram.com/p/BylJvTZhDzU/
This episode is all about how the Sleeping At Last song "Daughter" took shape. "Daughter" belongs to the long-form Atlas series of songs.
Show Notes:
Atlas: I - https://fanlink.to/Atlas1
Atlas: II - https://fanlink.to/Atlas2
This episode is all about how the Sleeping At Last song "Son" took shape. "Son" belongs to the long-form Atlas series of songs.
Show Notes:
Atlas: I - https://fanlink.to/Atlas1
Atlas: II - https://fanlink.to/Atlas2
New Cover Song Debut: “It’s A Small World“ - In the spirit of making hopeful things in a difficult time, I recorded my version of this timeless and sweet Sherman Brothers/Disney classic song. Featuring over 1,000 voices from listeners around the world. This episode is about why I chose to record that song right now, what went into it and what I’ve been up to over the past several months since the last episode of this podcast aired.
Show Notes:
“It’s A Small World” Song: https://fanlink.to/SmallWorld
Choir/Voices Names: http://www.sleepingatlast.com/blog/2020/4/9/its-a-small-world-voices
Jason DeMeo Art: https://jaspace.squarespace.com
Sleeping At Last songs mentioned in the episode:
Atlas: II (incl. Enneagram) series: https://fanlink.to/Atlas2
“Where Does The Good Go”: https://fanlink.to/GoodGo
“Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep”: https://fanlink.to/CountYourBlessings
“Christmas Time Is Here”: https://fanlink.to/ChristmasTime
“Love Is All Around”: https://fanlink.to/LoveIsAllAround
“January 30, 2020: Spitzer - Final Voyage”: https://fanlink.to/Spitzer
“Amazing Grace”: https://fanlink.to/AmazingGrace
“Lake: https://fanlink.to/Lake
“Covers, Vol. 2” (incl. “Young Folks”, “Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well”: https://fanlink.to/Covers3
one of my favorites songs ever!
Very nice indeed. Just stumbled upon your podcast and was intrigued by the name.
I wish it had text...i could get it better...
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I think you have a lovely voice!
Fantastic thank you!
You're just the most incredible and creative artist that I have ever had the honor to listen to.
the podcast is back on???👯👯👯💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
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Me: *Staring at the ceiling in a dark room lit by a black light and contemplating gender roles* Sleeping at Last: I wanted the first part to be something they could think and feel to Me: ... Oh.
You put into words what I’ve been feeling my entire life you have sparked my brain and perpetuated my purpose and through me you have saved many thank you
is anyone else here because of Unsolicited Advice? I am and I am just listening to my number 2 song and I love it so far.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for writing this song. It makes me feel seen and valid.
The podcast makes your music even more beautiful. I don't know how more beautiful it can get but you have done it💕💕💕
oh my gosh! I really love your music! and to find this podcast makes my heart melt even more! ❤️❤️❤️
I can’t tell you how much I love and needed to hear this podcast as a fellow 9. I can relate so deeply, especially with the Disney and Pixar feels haha. Thank you for all the thought you put in your music and for your honesty in the podcast!
I'm a 5 and I actually dissect songs for fun (I'm a musician). This is crazy it's so intentional. I'm going to start adding rules to my music too!
My dad is a 3 and he loves the song!
Incredible. Incredible song, conversion, and portrayal of my type
this!!!! This just made me SOB at work. This was absolutely beautiful and hit home so hard. thank you.