This is the initial show for my Podcast Sound Threads. Its a short one at only three and a half minutes long, but since Sound Threads is unique from other shows, I thought it required an introduction.

Each week, Sound Threads will look at music from three angles. First, I'll look at the larger picture such as music's very earliest beginnings. I'll cover some great artists and songwriting, and later in on, I'll take a look in depth at the music industry of today. In the second part of the show, I'll play one of my acoustic country songs. And thirdly each show will follow a story about a musician as he rises from obscurity, and gains fame and fortune. Hope you will join me each week for Sound Threads

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The music and songwriting I do today, represents my second foray into music. As a teenager and part of a Toronto-based music group the "Voyageurs", I was fortunate to play at some iconic venues including Massey Hall, the Grand Ole Opry (Ryman), and others. In 1967, I put the guitar away to continue my education. This eventually led to a career in market research and advertising, and building my business. The music was never far away however, and by the early 2000's, I began songwriting, visiting Nashville for IBMA conferences, and building a music studio to record in

The music industry of today is dramatically different from the one I left 'back in the day'. That changeover is fascinating, and the subject of some of my shows later on the Sound Threads series.

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Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
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Discuss Music: In today's discussion I look at types of songwriters, and some examples of the greats who were able to master the two sides of the songwriting coin.
Play a Song: Today's song is titled The Trade-its about a man looking to sell his soul in order to play guitar.
Tell a Story: And today, we are introducing our story. It is a fictional account of a musician who rises from obscurity and gains stardom. This morning, we meet the players in the Musical Life of "Freddie Spaghetti".

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Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
Deezer https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/285393971
Amazon Music
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Risin/dp/B0CN5W8FYK
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Time/dp/B0CP4LWM3H

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Discuss Music: This morning I'll discuss the songwriting of Brian Wilson Beach Boys, and in particular his song God Only Knows. Later on in the show,
Play a Song: I'll play my song Scattered. Its a humorous look at becoming discombobulated when you are under stress.
Tell a Story: In our music story, we meet Mr. Fred Barton Junior.

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Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
Deezer https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/285393971
Amazon Music
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Risin/dp/B0CN5W8FYK
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Time/dp/B0CP4LWM3H

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Discuss Music: This morning I'll look at the great songwriter, Dolly Parton. Her prolific and chart-topping hits would make her one of our great all-time songwriters.
Play a Song: I'll play my song Make it Monday. I wrote Make it Monday to provide a counter viewpoint of the first day of the work week, and its lead in serves as Sound Threads entry theme song.
Tell a Story: Today, we look at Freddie Spaghetti's family, and his love of music.

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Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/album/331764698
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
Deezer https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/285393971
Amazon Music
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Risin/dp/B0CN5W8FYK
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Time/dp/B0CP4LWM3H

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Discuss Music: Some of the great musicians are able to lend little "touches" that help make a song stand out. I'll talk about that this morning.
Play a Song: My song today is called "I Was There". Of the songs I have written, this one is one is a favorite, due to the subject matter. It's written about the great accomplishments of mankind.
Tell a Story: And today in the Musical World of Freddie Spaghetti, we look at the small town of Cherry Creek-the place he is from.

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Bandcamp https://paulryan1.bandcamp.com/
Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/album/331764698
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
Deezer https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/285393971
Amazon Music
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Risin/dp/B0CN5W8FYK
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Time/dp/B0CP4LWM3H

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Discuss Music: This morning I'll look at some reasons I enjoyed Freddie Mercury's music so much. For me, he ranks way high on the songwriting and performance scale.
Play a Song: My song for today is called Second Time. It's a song I wrote about making up after a lover's spat. The protagonist in the song is one happy guy.
Tell a Story: And when I check in on our story, Freddie (not the same one!) has one prized possession in his apartment.

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Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/album/331764698
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
Deezer https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/285393971
Amazon Music
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Risin/dp/B0CN5W8FYK
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Time/dp/B0CP4LWM3H

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Discuss Music: Welcome to our Labor Day edition of Sound Threads. Some musicians are able to make their songs and playing stand out. Is there a secret to getting good "tone" out of an instrument?
Play a Song: Also today, I'll play the song You Were Home to Me. I wrote it about my late mother when she passed, but it's also meant to be a tribute to all the great Mom's out there. They can be the most important person in our lives.
Tell a Story: And finally, our story. Freddie Spaghetti is becoming bored with the songs he is learning, and so he looks for some new songs to play.

Check me out online at:

Ryantunes http://www.ryantunes.com
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Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/18Jo8tVQyRhdJBV7ebvJyp
Bandcamp https://paulryan1.bandcamp.com/
Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/album/331764698
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/paul-ryan/1655699308
Deezer https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/285393971
Amazon Music
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Risin/dp/B0CN5W8FYK
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Time/dp/B0CP4LWM3H

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