Ryan Farish - Positive Chillout (2014)

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Farish describes his music as "positive chillout," though his fusion of dance, electronica, and chill-out has earned him a following that spans the boundaries of genre. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Farish began taking music lessons and writing melodies when he was just four years of age. As a teenager, he studied music performance at Norfolk's Old Dominion University, and later studied music business at UCLA. In 2000, Farish began taking his music public by posting material on the website MP3.com; his music soon developed a loyal following, and in time he racked up 1.8 million downloads from the site. The same year, he also released his first album, In the Day, through a small independent label, and in 2004 he signed with EMI to release his breakthrough album Beautiful. Since then, Farish had produced a steady stream of albums and singles, establishing his own Rytone Entertainment label to give him full control over his marketing and distribution. Farish's career received a tremendous boost when the cable network The Weather Channel began using his music as part of their broadcasts; Farish's distinctive, soothing melodies became a staple of their Local on the 8's segment, his music was featured on the compilation album The Weather Channel Presents: The Best of Smooth Jazz, and Farish was commissioned to write the theme for the TWC's popular series Storm Stories. He has also licensed his music for use in a variety of television programs, motion pictures, commercials, and promotional films. In addition, he has worked with a number of other noted artists, including vocalist Donna Lewis and musician and producer Paul Hardcastle, and his collaboration with gospel vocal group Trin-I-Tee 5:7, "Listen," earned him a Dove Award in 2008 from the Gospel Music Association. And Farish's music is a frequent presence on YouTube; his song "Pacific Wind" accompanied a video created to pay homage to American soldiers fighting in Iraq which has received well over 30 millions views.

Tracklist:

01. Glow (5:23)
02. Northern Lights (5:29)
03. Anthem of Hope (4:14)
04. Reception (4:30)
05. Perfect Clarity (5:28)
06. Learning to Fly (3:57)
07. Kiss of Life (6:07)
08. Winter (4:31)
09. In This Moment (5:07)
10. Sahara Wind (3:34)
11. Deep (4:24)
12. Wildflower (3:28)
13. Suddenly (4:18)
14. May You Run (4:30)
15. Carnival (4:53)
16. Silence (3:57)
17. Aperture (4:12)
18. Coloring Silence (5:03)