Ryan Farish

{{AI-generated|date=March 2026|reason=text left from this 2025 rewrite; note WP:AISIGNS in original edit and much of it remains here}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Ryan Farish | image = Ryan_Farish_in_the_studio_Genelec.jpg | caption = Farish in the studio | origin = Norfolk, Virginia | genre = Electronic, chillout, downtempo, ambient, progressive trance, uplifting trance | occupation = Producer, DJ, composer, electronic musician, musician, pianist, songwriter, A&R, record label executive | instrument = Violin, piano, guitar, drums, synthesizer, bass guitar, drum machine, personal computer, percussion | years_active = 2000–present | label = RYTONE Entertainment, Black Hole Recordings | website = [http://www.ryanfarish.com www.ryanfarish.com] | background = non_performing_personnel }} '''Ryan Farish''' is an American composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his contributions to electronic music, mainly in the subgenres of downtempo electronica, chill-out, and dance music.

== Music career == Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Farish studied music business at UCLA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Farish Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ryan-farish-mn0000235703#biography |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref>

In 2000, Farish's music was made available on MP3.com, a digital music platform. Following initial success, he released several studio albums, including ''Beautiful'' (2004) and ''From the Sky'' (2005), both of which charted on ''Billboard Magazine'', reaching #10 & #3, respectively.{{Citation needed|date=May 2025}}

In 2008, Farish founded RYTONE Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan FarishHome |url=https://ryanfarish.com/ |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Ryan Farish |language=en}}</ref> His music has been featured on ''The Weather Channe''l's "Local on the 8s" segment and ''Storm Stories'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yamaha Corporation - Global |url=https://yamaha.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220214703/https://www.yamaha.com/ |archive-date=2025-02-20 |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=yamaha.com |language=ja-JP}}</ref> where he composed the theme for their primetime show. Additionally, his compositions have been used by various media outlets, including Access Hollywood, the Discovery Channel, and FOX Sports.{{cn|date=May 2025}}

Farish also co-wrote and co-published a Grammy Award-nominated recording at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, landing him a GMA Dove Award the same year for his work with the gospel group Trin-i-tee 5:7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan FarishHome |url=https://ryanfarish.com/ |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Ryan Farish |language=en}}</ref> His discography includes multiple albums that have charted on ''Billboard Magazine'', such as ''Spectrum'' (2015), which debuted at #5 on the Best New Age Albums chart, and ''Wilderness'' (2018), which reached #2 on the ''Billboard Magazine'' chart. His music has received over 270 million streams across major digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/?app=desktop |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=www.youtube.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Media== Throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, Farish's music was featured on ''The Weather Channel'''s "Local on the 8s", including the theme for ''Storm Stories''.<ref>[http://www.ryanfarish.com/ryanfarish.com/Artist.html The Music of Ryan Farish...]</ref>

In 2004, Farish coined the name "Positive Chillout" to describe his style of chillout electronic music. Later, in November 2006, he launched an internet radio station called "Positive Chillout" on Live365,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.live365.com/stations/positivechillout |title=Live 365- Positive Chillout |access-date=2010-06-07 |archive-date=2011-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610163740/http://www.live365.com/stations/positivechillout |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as [https://ryanfarish.com/ RyanFarish.com].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan FarishHome |url=https://ryanfarish.com/ |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=Ryan Farish |language=en}}</ref> In 2010, Farish relaunched the show on DI.FM's (Digitally Imported) "Chillout Dreams" channel as "Positive Chillout with Ryan Farish," focusing on electronic chillout music.<ref>[http://www.di.fm/chilloutdreams Chillout Dreams]</ref>

In January 2011, Farish debuted his progressive trance radio show ''Elevation'' on Hot 100.5 WVHT of Max Media. ''Elevation'' is a two-hour DJ mix set produced and hosted by Ryan Farish. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

In December 2012, Google Play selected Ryan Farish as one of the Best Unsigned Artists of 2012, highlighting his album ''Life in Stereo''. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

In the summer of 2013, NBCUniversal/Universal Studios licensed Farish's song "Be Near" from his album ''Wonderfall'' (2008) for radio promotions for ''Despicable Me 2''. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

From November 26, 2013, to December 2, 2013, Farish's album ''Destiny'' was featured on Pandora Premieres. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

In November 2014, Farish launched his "Positive Chillout" station on AccuRadio.<ref>[http://www.accuradio.com/channel/541746b50d1140664444dd0f/ Positive Chillout on AccuRadio]</ref>

In 2015, Farish's 11th studio release, ''Spectrum'' (RYTONE/2015), debuted on Pandora Premieres and was awarded the "Hot Shot Debut" by ''Billboard Magazine'', ranking #5 for Best Selling New Age Albums in the first week of sales.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/charts/new-age-albums/2015-07-18 Billboard #5 chart for Spectrum]</ref>

==Endorsements== In late 2009, Ryan Farish signed an endorsement deal with Yamaha Corporation of America.<ref>[http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=124821 Ryan Farish signs exclusive endorsement deal with Yamaha Corporation of America.]</ref>

In 2011, Farish was featured by Audi USA in a series called "Remarkable Audi",<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWotQdV4kH8 Youtube.com] – Remarkable Audi – Ryan Farish</ref> which also featured his music.<ref>[http://wot.motortrend.com/video-find-check-one-two-%E2%80%93-audi-a8-doubles-as-sound-studio-111551.html MotorTrend.com] – Video Find: Check One, Two – Audi A8 Doubles as Sound Studio</ref> In November 2012, Farish was featured in a video titled "Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System for Audi" featuring Bang & Olufsen's design.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mwFyUNV0x4&list=PLDnNz0AN_2cZ4jHXYCvrL-bbdbJyOftmy&index=2 Youtube.com] – Video: Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System for Audi</ref>

==Collaborations== In 2008, Farish collaborated with recording artist Donna Lewis on the single, "Dancing Angel".<ref>Lewis, Donna.[http://www.donnalewis.com/content/cm000081.htm "Donna Creates New Music with Ryan Farish!"],''DonnaLewis.com'', 2010-04-15.</ref>

Farish also co-wrote and co-published "Listen" from Trin-i-tee 5:7's album, ''T57'', which was awarded a GMA Dove Award and a Grammy Award nomination.<ref>Price, Deborah Evans. [http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/news/insider/39th-annual-gma-dove-awards-recap "39th Annual GMA Dove Awards Recap"], ''GospelMusicChannel.com'', 2010-04-15.</ref>

On August 16, 2011, Farish's album ''Upon a Dream'' was released, including collaborations with Tiff Lacey, Aprille Goodman, Madelin Zero, and Dave Moisan. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

On October 11, 2011, Farish and Paul Hardcastle announced ''Transcontinental'', a collection of music featuring the vocals of Paul's daughter, Maxine Hardcastle, and son, Paul Hardcastle Jr. ''Transcontinental'' followed "Sunset Sky," which Farish digitally released on RYTONE Entertainment, featuring Paul Hardcastle Jr. on the saxophone mixed with Ryan's melodies.<ref>[http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=132803 "Ryan Farish Releases Collaboration With Smooth Jazz Musician Paul Hardcastle, Jr."],''Mi2n.com'', 2010-08-21.</ref> This collaboration between Ryan Farish and Paul Hardcastle began with the single release on June 22, 2010, titled "Reflections."<ref>[http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=131828 "Ryan Farish Releases "Reflections" With Paul Hardcastle, Single "Perfect Clarity" And Named To The Recording Academy Board"],''Mi2n.com'', 2010-07-23.</ref>

On November 3, 2017, Farish and BBMak singer Christian Burns collaborated on two songs for his album ''Primary Colors'': "Find You" and "Safe in This Place." {{cn|date=May 2025}}

Farish designed custom presets for Plugin Alliance's virtual synth Oberhausen, which was released in April 2019. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

==Awards== * Farish won a GMA Dove Award at the 39th Annual GMA Awards (2007) for co-writing the gospel song "Listen" with Trin-i-Tee 5:7. {{cn|date=May 2025}} * Farish was a co-writer/co-publisher for a Grammy Award-nominated recording. {{cn|date=May 2025}} * In 2010, Farish was named as the first-appointed adviser by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board, representing the VA Beach/Tidewater area.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.grammy365.com/blogs/dc-chapter-welcomes-newly-elected-trustee-officers-and-governors |title=D.C. Chapter Welcomes Newly Elected Trustee, Officers, And Governors |access-date=2010-07-14 |archive-date=2011-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711122406/http://www.grammy365.com/blogs/dc-chapter-welcomes-newly-elected-trustee-officers-and-governors |url-status=dead }}</ref> * In 2011, Farish was elected as Governor by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grammy365.com – Ryan Farish Named as An Elected Governor by The Recording Academy Washington, D.C. Chapter Board |url=http://www.grammy365.com/chapters/washington-dc-chapter |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608000610/http://www.grammy365.com/chapters/washington-dc-chapter |archive-date=2010-06-08 |access-date=2010-06-08}}</ref>

==Credits==

In 2004, Ryan Farish's album ''Beautiful'' peaked on the ''Billboard'' Charts at #10.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ryan-farish-mn0000235703/awards All Music Guide Credits]</ref>

In 2005, Farish's album ''From the Sky'' peaked on the ''Billboard'' Charts at #3.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ryan-farish-mn0000235703/awards All Music Guide Credits]</ref>

On November 19, 2013, Farish's single "Then Came the Sun" charted at #9 in the Sirius XM Electric Area Trance Top 20. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

In 2015, Farish's 11th studio release, ''Spectrum'', was awarded the "Hot Shot Debut" by ''Billboard Magazine'', charting at position #5 for Best New Age Albums.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/charts/new-age-albums/2015-07-18 Billboard #5 chart for Spectrum]</ref>

In 2017, Ryan Farish's album ''United'' peaked on the ''Billboard'' charts at #9.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ryan-farish-mn0000235703/awards All Music Guide Credits]</ref>

On November 3, 2017, Ryan Farish released ''Primary Colors'' on Black Hole Recordings, which charted #17 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Dance/Electronic Album Sales. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

In 2018, Farish's album ''Wilderness'' debuted #1 on the iTunes and Amazon Top Electronic Album Charts and debuted on the ''Billboard'' Charts at #2. Ryan featured his own vocals on several tracks, including the self-titled track "Wilderness".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ryan Farish Wilderness Chart History &#124; Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/ryan-farish/chart-history/new-age-albums/song/1093075 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831003905/https://www.billboard.com/music/ryan-farish/chart-history/new-age-albums/song/1093075 |archive-date=31 August 2018 |access-date=13 January 2022 |website=www.billboard.com}}</ref>

Ryan Farish's 15th album, ''Wonder'', was released on March 22, 2019, and debuted at #14 on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s Dance Electronic Album Sales chart. {{cn|date=May 2025}}

==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Notes |- |2004 |''Beautiful'' | |- |2005 |''From the Sky'' | |- |2006 |''Everlasting'' | |- |2008 |''Wonderfall'' | |- |2009 |''Beautiful (Deluxe Version)'' ''From the Sky (Deluxe Version)'' ''Everlasting (Deluxe Version)'' ''Spirit (A Ryan Farish Christmas) – EP'' ''Movement in Light'' | |- |2010 |''Bloom'' ''Opus'' | |- |2011 |''Opus Reloaded'' ''Upon a Dream'' ''Transcontinental'' EP with Paul Hardcastle | |- |2012 |''Main Room Architecture'' ''Life in Stereo'' | |- |2013 |''Destiny'' | |- |2015 |''Spectrum'' | |- |2017 |''United'' ''Primary Colors'' | |- |2018 |''Wilderness'' | |- |2019 |''Wonder'' ''Art for Life'' | |- |2020 |''Land of the Sky'' | |- |2021 |''Halcyon'' ''Rhythm of the Seasons'' | |- |2022 |''Solstice'' | |- |2023 |''Embers and Light'' ''Big Sky'' | |- |2024 |''Sky Dweller'' | |- |2025 |''Under the Stars'' | |- |2026 |''Heirloom - EP'' | |- |}

===Singles=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Notes |- |2008 |"Believe" "Pacific Wind – Sunday Morning Mix" "In This Moment" | |- |2009 |"Clouds of Heaven" "Love Song" "L.A. Nights" "Storm Chaser" | |- |2010 |"Iceland" "Come Into My World" "Perfect Clarity" "Reflections" "Depth of Love" "Sunset Sky" | |- |2012 |"Light" | |- |2013 |"Then Came the Sun" | |- |2014 |"Love in the Air" "Home" "Distance (feat. Coury Palermo)" | |- |2016 |"Skyline" "Stories in Motion" "Stories in Motion (Sied van Riel Away to the Past Remix)" "Stories in Motion (Sunny Lax Remix)" | |- |2017 |"Stars Collide" "Stars Collide (Extended Mix)" | |- |2018 |"Find You (Daniel Kandi Remix)" | |- |2022 |"Warmth of the Sun" "Sea the Sky" "Breathe in This Moment" "Reverie" | |- |2023 |"Skylight" "Here for You" | |- |2024 |"Lose Myself" | |}

===Remixes=== *2017 – ''Amnesia [Ryan Farish Remix]'' by Paul Oakenfold & Jordan Suckley on Perfecto Records Dreamstate, Vol. One (Bonus Track Version)

===Live albums=== *2009 – ''Live at the National''

===Compilations=== *2002 – ''Selected Works'' *2003 – ''Selected Works Xpanded'' *2008 – ''Spa Relaxation'' *2009 – ''Rare & Remastered (2000–2002 Sessions)'' *2010 – ''Legacy (Greatest Hits 2000–2010)'' *2017 – ''Legacy: Greatest Hits, Vol.2''

===Independent albums=== *2000 – ''In the Day'' *2002 – ''Daydreamer''

== See also == *List of ambient music artists

==References== {{reflist|33em}}

==External links== *[http://www.di.fm/chilloutdreams DI.FM Chillout Dreams channel] *[http://www.positivechillout.com Positive Chillout with Ryan Farish] *[http://www.grammy365.com/chapters/washington-dc-chapter The Recording Company Washington D.C. Chapter] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608000610/http://www.grammy365.com/chapters/washington-dc-chapter |date=2010-06-08 }} *[http://www.yamaha.com/artists/ryanfarish.html Ryan Farish Yamaha Artist Page] *[http://www.ryanfarish.com/ryanfarish.com/Discography.html Ryan Farish Discography] *[http://www.ryanfarish.com Official Site of Ryan Farish] *[https://www.youtube.com/ryanfarish Official Ryan Farish YouTube Channel] *[https://www.myspace.com/ryanfarish Ryan Farish's Myspace Page] * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p437724|label=Ryan Farish}}

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