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BIO

Shannon Saint Ryan is an independent multi-instrumental artist/producer with musical roots in punk rock. He was born in England and moved to the United States as a teen where he began writing music, recording bands, and touring with several notable groups throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Shannon currently writes and produces deeply evocative orchestral music that takes its listeners on a journey of danger, hope, and celebration.

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SOUNDTRACK

FIRST FLOOR is Shannon Saint Ryan's introductory EP in a new series of visual music written as both respite and reflection to the noise and chatter of the modern world. Each forthcoming EP contains three instrumental pieces featuring deep, rich, orchestral and acoustic elements. Take a break from life and disappear into your headphones.

First Floor (EP)

Femur Bone (Instruments: Femur bone, conch shells, percussion, brass, wind, strings, choir)
The Dancing Lion (Instruments: Erhu, winds, brass, strings, percussion)
This Path Will Lead You Home (Instruments: Piano, choir)
Music written and produced by Shannon Saint Ryan (BMI). Artwork by SSR.

Second Floor (EP)

Dark Matter (Instruments: French horns, Ney flute, electric bass, percussion, choir)
The Orphans of Aberdeen (Instruments: Border pipes, percussion, choir)
Meet Me By The River (Instruments: Nylon string acoustic guitar, steel string acoustic guitar, piano)
Music written and produced by Shannon Saint Ryan (BMI). Artwork by SSR.

Third Floor (EP)

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TRAILERS

Unofficial Trailers (EP: First Floor)

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Shannon Saint Ryan (BMI).

Unofficial Trailers (EP: Second Floor)

Music written and produced by

Shannon Saint Ryan (BMI).

PAST PROJECTS

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SAINT RYAN & SON is a collaboration between Shannon Saint Ryan and his father, John Saint Ryan. Their debut song, "No Time to Negotiate," was written with the hope of opening eyes and healing some of the divisions that are so apparent in today's world. The message is that we're all in this game of life together, and we can all reach out and help each other along.

Music written by Shannon Saint Ryan (BMI). Lyrics by John Saint Ryan (BMI).

At Cost Records 2022.

THE T4 PROJECT concept album was inspired by the ethos of both old-school and new-school punk rock. It features musicians from Bad Religion, Buzzcocks, Circle Jerks, Glass and Ashes, Morrissey, Naked Aggression, Nina Hagen, Pennywise, Porno for Pyros, Strung Out, and the Subhumans. The recording sessions took place at various locations in California, as well as the legendary Southern Studios in the UK.

Music written and produced by Shannon Saint Ryan.

24-page booklet illustrated by Keith Rosson.

T4 RECORDINGS was a small garage studio in Southern California where Shannon recorded punk rock bands during the mid to late 90s. The studio thrived on word-of-mouth, attracting bands from across the country and internationally. Bands completed entire albums, including mixing, in just two 10-hour sessions. Listening through the various tracks provides a unique sonic snapshot of that era in punk rock, highlighting the raw energy and steady improvement in audio quality as T4 upgraded its equipment from 4-track to 8-track, and eventually to 16-track ADAT machines.

Produced by Shannon Saint Ryan. T4 recordings (1995-2000)

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