The Sleeping At Last Podcast
by Sleeping At Last
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
Episodes
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"Source" & "Echo"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the honor of sharing how my Atlas: III songs, "Source" and "Echo" took shape. Links! Listen to "Source" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.: https://fanlink.tv/EchoSAL Listen to "Echo" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.: https://fanlink.tv/SALSource Subscribe to...
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"An Honest Mirror (Philautia)"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my Atlas: III song, "An Honest Mirror (Philautia)" took shape. Links! Listen to "Want" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.: https://fanlink.tv/HonestMirror Sleeping At Last Upcoming Shows: https://www.sleepingatlast.com/tour...
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"Want"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my Atlas: III song, "Want" took shape. Links! Listen to "Want" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.: https://fanlink.tv/SALWant Sleeping At Last - Live At The Ryman only on VEEPS:...
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"Have"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my Atlas: III song, "Have" took shape. Links! Listen to "Have" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.: https://fanlink.tv/Have Sleeping At Last - Live At The Ryman only on VEEPS:...
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"Double Down (Pragma)"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III song, "Double Down (Pragma)" took shape. Inspired by the Green definition of love, Pragma, I wrote this as a long song for my wife, Cayt. Links! Listen to "Double Down (Pragma)" on Spotify, Apple Music,...
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"Doubt" & "Believe"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III songs "Doubt" and "Believe" took shape. Sleeping At Last "Home for the Holidays" Show in Chicago, Nov 29 - Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/1023700/sleeping-at-last-tickets?skin=theauditorium Listen to...
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"Time Lies (Ludus)"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III song "Time Lies (Ludus)", inspired by the greek definition of love, Ludus. Sleeping At Last at Royal Albert Hall in London, May 27. Tickets: https://comm.tix.to/SleepingAtLast Listen to "Some Kind of…
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"Build" & "Destroy"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III songs, "Build" and "Destroy" were made. Sleeping At Last at Royal Albert Hall in London! Tickets: https://comm.tix.to/SleepingAtLast Listen to "Build" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.…
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"Quiet Magic (Storge)"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III song, "Quiet Magic (Storge)" was made. Inspired by the Greek love Storge, this song is all about family and the unassuming and foundational love that holds us together. Subscribe to Atlas: III for free…
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"Heal"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III song, "Heal" was made. A song about healing on the other side of grief and loss. Subscribe to Atlas: III for free via Letters: www.sleepingatlast.com Listen to "Hurt" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.:...
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"Hurt"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III song, "Hurt" was made. A song about grief before, during and through loss. Subscribe to Atlas: III for free via Letters: www.sleepingatlast.com Listen to "Hurt" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.:...
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"Bloom (Eros)"
Atlas: III continues! In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Atlas: III song, "Bloom (Eros)" was made. It's the first of seven songs inspired by the greek definitions of LOVE. Subscribe to Atlas: III for free via Letters: www.sleepingatlast.com Listen to "Bloom (Eros)" on...
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“April 8, 2024: The Great North American Eclipse" & Astronomy, Vol. 2
In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing how my new Astronomy song, "April 8, 2024: The Great North American Eclipse" was made and overview the newly completed, Astronomy, Vol. 2 album! www.sleepingatlast.com Listen to "April 8, 2024: The Great North American Eclipse" & All of "Astronomy,...
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”Turning Page” (Rerelease)
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
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”Mother”
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.
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”Bright Sadness”
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" -...
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”Some Kind of Heaven”
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.
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”Wave After Wave”
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.
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”To Be Enchanted”
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.
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”Snow (String Version)” & ”It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”
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 -...
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”June 24, 2022: Parade of Planets”
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…
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”Asleep”
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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New Song Series: ”atoms”
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...
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”Yearbook”
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”...
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”Overture III / Awake”
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: *...
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"Turning Page"
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"…
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"February 18, 2021: Perseverance - Mars Landing"
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...
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"December 21, 2020: The Great Conjunction"
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...
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"Breathe Deep"
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" -...
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"Body" & The Enneagram
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...
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"Daughter"
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
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"Son"
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
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"It's A Small World"
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...
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"Nine" & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Nine" - the 25th and final song in my Atlas: II series, and the 9th and final song in the Enneagram chapter - a song for each of the nine uniquely beautiful Enneagram types of personality. In this 2hr+ episode, I tell the birth story of my song "Nine" - piece by piece, I explain...
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"Eight" & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Eight" - the 24th song (of 25) in my Atlas: Year Two series, and the 8th song in the Enneagram chapter - a song for each of the nine unique and beautiful Enneagram types. In this episode, I tell the birth story of "Eight" - piece by piece, I explain the heart, intention and...
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"Seven" & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Seven" - the 23rd song (of 25) in my Atlas: Year Two song series (and the 7th song in the Enneagram chapter - a song for each of the nine unique and beautiful Enneagram types.) In this episode, I tell the birth story of "Seven" and piece by piece, I explain the heart, intention…
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"Six" & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Six" - the 22nd song (of 25) in my Atlas: Year Two song series, and the 6th song in the Enneagram chapter - a song for each of the nine unique and beautiful Enneagram types. In this episode, I tell the birth story of "Six" - piece by piece, I explain the heart, intention and...
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"June 30, 2018: PDS 70b - Birth of a Planet"
New Song Debut: "June 30, 2018: PDS 70b - Birth of a Planet" - hear how this brand-new piece of instrumental music from my "Astronomy" series came together, written as a soundtrack of sorts to the first ever image of a planet being formed. Show Notes: Get the song! https://fanlink.to/PDS70b...
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”Five” & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Five" - the fifth of nine songs inspired by the nine Enneagram types! "Five" belongs to the ongoing series of songs, Atlas by Sleeping At Last. In this episode, you'll hear how the song came about, the Enneagram, who an Enneagram type "Five" is and so much more! Guest: Chris...
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”Four” & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Four" - the fourth of nine songs inspired by the nine Enneagram types! "Four" belongs to the ongoing series of songs, Atlas by Sleeping At Last. In this episode, you'll hear how the song came about, the Enneagram, who an Enneagram type "Four" is and so much more! Guest: Chris...
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”Pacific”
This episode is all about how my original Ocean-inspired song "Pacific" took shape. "Pacific" was originally released in 2011, as part of my "Yearbook" song series, and was later added to the "Atlas: Oceans" EP, which are available everywhere music is! Show Notes: "Song of the Sea" Conceptual...
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”Three” & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Three" - the third of nine songs inspired by the nine Enneagram types! "Three" is also part of the ongoing series of songs, Atlas by Sleeping At Last. In this episode, you'll hear how the song came about, the Enneagram, who an Enneagram type "Three" is and so much more! Guest:...
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”January 31, 2018: Super Blue Blood Moon”
New Song Debut: "January 31, 2018: Super Blue Blood Moon" - hear how this brand-new piece of instrumental music from my new "Astronomy" series came together, written as a soundtrack of sorts to the upcoming Super Blue Blood Moon viewing experience. Show Notes: Get the song: Spotify:...
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”Snow”
This episode is all about how my original Christmas song "Snow" took shape. "Snow" was originally released in 2011, as part of my "Yearbook" song series, which is available everywhere music is! It's also a part of the recently released "Christmas Collection, Volume One" - My 18-song Christmas...
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”December 13, 2017: Geminid Meteor Shower”
New Song Debut: "December 13, 2017: Geminid Meteor Shower" - hear how this brand-new piece of instrumental music from my new "Astronomy" series came together, written as a soundtrack to the upcoming Geminid Meter Shower viewing experience. Show Notes: Get the song: Spotify…
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”Two” & The Enneagram
New song debut: "Two" - the second of nine songs inspired by the nine Enneagram types! "Two" is also part of the ongoing series of songs, Atlas by Sleeping At Last. In this episode, you'll hear how the song came about, the Enneagram, what an Enneagram Type "Two" is and so much more! Guest: Chris...
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”Christmas Collection, Volume One”
Christmas is just on the horizon! In this episode, you'll hear two brand new Sleeping At Last Christmas covers, as well as a brief breakdown of each of the 18 Christmas songs that make up the "Christmas Collection, Vol. 1"! Get "Christmas Collection, Volume One": Vinyl or CD:...
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”One” & The Enneagram
New song debut: "One" - the first of nine songs inspired by the nine Enneagram types! "One" is part of the ongoing Atlas series of songs by Sleeping At Last. In this episode, you'll hear how the song came about, what the Enneagram is, what an Enneagram Type "One" is and so much more! Guest: Chris...
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”September 15, 2017: Cassini - The Grand Finale”
New song debut: "September 15, 2017: Cassini - The Grand Finale" - hear how this brand-new piece of music from my new "Astronomy" series came to be inspired by NASA/JPL, and how it honors the upcoming Cassini farewell! Show Notes: Get the song: http://spoti.fi/2ji4VPG Please watch this incredible...
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”North”
This episode is all about how the song "North" took shape. Listen to "North" as part of the "Atlas: Year One" song series by Sleeping At Last, everywhere music is! www.sleepingatlast.com
About this show
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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