Ryan Huston
Low-volume listening music is hard to come by among the angst-ridden twenty-somethings nowadays. However, many bands have found a way to create songs that are very listenable, while still giving vent to some of the anger and frustration that often guide the young.
While technically not a song by a "band," Ryan Huston’s "Tired," is certainly young enough in its focus and is, like many new songs today, a necessary plea for attention. Though just as strong musically, "Daydream," with its breath-filled vocals, is a nice love song, as is "Thank You," both from Right Songs For No One (2005).
Huston is billed as an acoustic-focused performer, providing the guitar and piano to go with the small amounts of percussion and other sounds added to recordings. He is currently working on a new collection of songs, represented by "When You Think Of Me." Huston shows that his production ideas are getting stronger, as the military-style snare drum provides a perfect background for the double meaning of "fight" in this tune.
The majority of his fans communicate by just saying hello and asking how Huston’s day is going. The singer-songwriter projects a slightly different view with the black-and-white photo tied to his unreleased CD. Time will tell what direction is best for this 23-year-old artist.
Tags: indie music, ryan huston, music, independent music, indie
October 30th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Ryan Huston has done a good job in “Tired,” and “daydream”. His vocals are really good and the music is a good listen. The guitars are quiet different from the typical “Band” music.
November 8th, 2007 at 1:46 am
I don’t know if artists are supposed to do this but, I stumbled on it and enjoyed reading it. =) Thank you for the kind words in your review. I’m excited for everyone to hear the new upcoming album early this December 07. It is an album that I’m very proud of that is consistent with the overall feel of my music. I completed the first album over 2 years ago so there is a lot of growth (musically and as a songwriter) in this new album. I do hope you like it.
Now… back to working on drums to finish this damn album. =)
March 4th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Ryan Huston has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard in a male. It’s so soft and gentle that it really makes my day when I listen to his music. I wish more artists were capable of putting their heart and soul into their albums like Ryan’s done with his. He’s worth listening to.
March 6th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Not only is his voice soft and amazing, but this guy is a beautiful to look at. That’s the perfect combination. He is definitely worth a listen, especially to anyone who enjoys light rock and soft acoustics.