Sound Threads

Paul Ryan
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A weekly show on music, comprised of three parts. 1) Discuss it: Each week I'll take a look at music-from its history and earliest beginnings; to some of it's great artists and songwriters; to the music industry of today (revenues, trends, and consumption). 2) Play it: Each week, I'll play one of my acoustic country songs. 3) Tell a Story: Each week we'll follow a fictional story of a musician who rises from obscurity to stardom. Paul Ryan

  1. Episode 1

    Episode #1 About the Show

    This is the initial show for my podcast titled Sound Threads. Its a short program 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 Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  2. Episode 2

    Episode #2 Musical Background

    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 for recording. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  3. Episode 3

    Episode #3 Players and Poets

    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. Today, we meet the players in the Musical Life of "Freddie Spaghetti". Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  4. Episode 4

    Episode #4 Brian Wilson

    Discuss Music: This morning I'll discuss the songwriting of Brian Wilson Beach Boys, and in particular his song God Only Knows.  Play a Song: Later on in the show, I'll play my song Scattered. Its a song about becoming discombobulated when you are under stress. Tell a Story: In our story, we meet Mr. Fred Barton Junior. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  5. Episode 5

    Episode #5 Dolly Parton

    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: Also today, 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: In this show we look at Freddie Spaghetti's family, and his love of music. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  6. Episode 6

    Episode #6 Polishing; Enhancing a Song

    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. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  7. Episode 7

    Episode #7 Freddie Mercury and Queen

    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. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  8. Episode 8

    Episode #8 Tone, The Great Enhancer

    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 You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  9. Episode 9

    Episode #9 Where do Songs Come From?

    Discuss Music: One of the most interesting elements about music for me, is where a song arrives from. Is there some magic formula? Of course, the answer is no, otherwise everyone would be using that formula. So how does a song become born? Today, I'll look at how one iconic song was created. Play a Song: And with football season upon us, my song today is the Lineman's Song.  The song is about an offensive lineman who has a love-hate relationship with the game. Tell a Story: Today in The Music al Life of Freddie Spaghetti, Freddie finds a song he wants to learn. But he wants to play it in G, not the chords on the recording. So he needs a capo, now! Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  10. Episode 10

    Episode #10 Musical Forms

    Discuss Music: In this show I look at various musical forms including twelve bar blues AABA, verse-chorus, and others.  Play a Song: I will play Solitary Star, a song I wrote some time ago. It's about having a mirror image of your own life every night right up there in the heavens. Tell a Story: In today's episode of the Musical Life of Freddie Spaghetti, Freddie rushes to a local music store before closing to buy a capo. He gets more than he bargained for. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  11. Episode 11

    Episode #11 What's the Deal With Music?

    Discuss Music: When you add all the elements of a song together, that make a great one, and how does that actually work with the listener? My belief is that a song you enjoy is a bit like a friend. And a song you really, really like is a bit like a best friend. But in order to accomplish this, a song needs to be "hooky". Not so easy to do! Play a Song: Our song of the day is a classic Who Will Sing For Me? Its a classic song with actual roots going way back in time, the original author unknown. Tell a Story: Today in the Musical Life of Freddie Spaghetti, the story moves to a local ice cream shop where Freddie and a young lady have their first date. Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

  12. Episode 12

    Episode #12 Music, and the Engaged Mind

    Discuss Music: One of the most fascinating things about music, is how the human mind processes a song. To have wide appeal, a song needs to connect with both sides of the brain-left and right hemispheres. Play a Song: Our song this morning is titled Just the Raven's Know. It's a song I wrote based on a true story of an unsolved murder of teen Kerry Ann Brown way back in 1986. Tell a Story: And in our story, Fred Barton Jr. reveals how he became known as "Freddie Spaghetti". Check me out online at: Ryantunes            http://www.ryantunes.com You Tube              https://www.youtube.com/@ryantunes3523 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 Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075624047075 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/pryantues/ Tik Tok        https://www.tiktok.com/@pcryan486gmail.com?lang=en X                 @PaulRya39770855 Thanks,                 Paul Ryan

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A weekly show on music, comprised of three parts. 1) Discuss it: Each week I'll take a look at music-from its history and earliest beginnings; to some of it's great artists and songwriters; to the music industry of today (revenues, trends, and consumption). 2) Play it: Each week, I'll play one of my acoustic country songs. 3) Tell a Story: Each week we'll follow a fictional story of a musician who rises from obscurity to stardom. Paul Ryan

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  • Creator
    Paul Ryan
  • Episodes
    64
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Sound Threads