Jeremy Ryan is a Modern Rock solo artist who began forming in Odessa, Texas back in 2008. The project has been a slow process due in part to periods of long work hours and raising a family. Jeremy was inspired to play music at an early age after being exposed to Elvis Presley. A few years later, he picked up the guitar and began taking lessons and developing his vocals while singing along with his favorite Heavy Metal and Punk bands. Jeremy cut his teeth as an artist in high school by fronting and playing guitar for various Punk and Metal bands. At the age of 17 during a christian Rock concert, Jeremy put his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ which greatly affected his musical direction. Jeremy had a new desire and interest to play music for the Lord and began leading worship at a local church. Today, his desire to serve the lord has gone beyond the four walls of his church and has carried over to his solo career with a desire to reach the world.
In 2018 Jeremy Ryan released his independent 5-track EP solo project titled 'Into The Light: Songs of Redemption and Hope in the Midst of Despair'. This release was recorded in the home studio of Moses Chaisouang and his brother Chad Chaisouang. Moses Chaisouang was the engineer behind the recording of 'Into The Light' and Distribution was managed by cdbaby.
The music style on this project can best be described as AOR Rock with infusions of modern elements creating a full sophisticated Rock sound within the arrangements. whether it's the solid vocals work of frontman-Jeremy Ryan or his crunchy guitars, or the monstrous bass lines, or Rodriguez's relentless drum lines - this release quickly draws the listener in taking them on a journey while rock'n them along the way.
Jeremy Ryan had the following to say about the meaning behind the title of this release: 'Into The Light' is based on the theme of Track 1, Out of the Darkness. It’s about being brought out of the darkness and into God’s salvation. The themes throughout the songs are either dealing with salvation, redemption, worship, or being brought through depression and hopelessness, which is exactly what the Father has done and continues to do for me. I also wrote these songs in hopes of inspiring others who deal with the same things.
To be honest, track-1 "Out Of The Darkness" is the very track that caught this listener off guard and pleasantly surprised me. With this being more or less a straight forward Rock project I wasn't expecting to find anything out of the ordinary - just straight forward Rock. However, there are some touches of Doom tastefully added which spices things up a notch and helps carry the track to a different level.
The music style on this project can best be described as AOR Rock with infusions of modern elements creating a full sophisticated Rock sound within the arrangements. whether it's the solid vocals work of frontman-Jeremy Ryan or his crunchy guitars, or the monstrous bass lines, or Rodriguez's relentless drum lines - this release quickly draws the listener in taking them on a journey while rock'n them along the way.
Jeremy Ryan had the following to say about the meaning behind the title of this release: 'Into The Light' is based on the theme of Track 1, Out of the Darkness. It’s about being brought out of the darkness and into God’s salvation. The themes throughout the songs are either dealing with salvation, redemption, worship, or being brought through depression and hopelessness, which is exactly what the Father has done and continues to do for me. I also wrote these songs in hopes of inspiring others who deal with the same things.
To be honest, track-1 "Out Of The Darkness" is the very track that caught this listener off guard and pleasantly surprised me. With this being more or less a straight forward Rock project I wasn't expecting to find anything out of the ordinary - just straight forward Rock. However, there are some touches of Doom tastefully added which spices things up a notch and helps carry the track to a different level.
Another interesting detail worth noting is that three out of the five tracks are actually Rock praise songs including track-1 "Out Of The Darkness", track-2 "Beautiful Thing", and track-4 "Resurrecting".
Lyrics are overtly Christ centered as one can see in the following excerpts:
"Out Of The Darkness"
When my soul was in danger
You gave me new life
Lifted me from the grave
Now forever I'm saved
By Your love
When my soul was in danger
You gave me new life
Washed me clean
Made me new
Now my praise is to You
Abba, Father
HalleluYah
(CHORUS)
For You are lovely
And the world needs to know
Now more than ever
Let Your Holy Spirit flow
"Resurrecting"
Take this life, I lay it down
Before Your throne, I cast my crown...
(Chorus)
Yeshua,
It was You that paid the price for me
Sweet Salvation
Your Love is resurrecting me
Yeshua
It was You that gave Your life for me
Sweet Salvation
Your Love is resurrecting me
"This World Is Not Your Home"
He hears you crying in the night
And He waits upon your call
He knows your heart is filled with misery
And you've had enough of it all
I know the days can make you hurt inside
Some are better, some are worse
Painful memories and tears you've cried
And it feels like you're trapped in a curse
(Chorus)
But this world is not your home
And the pain will soon be gone
There will be times when you feel
lost and alone
But this world is not your home
"No Other Way"
Oh, you know that there's a God in Heaven
Watching over you
Don't you wait until your heart is broken, torn apart and blue
Before you choose to call upon Him
To save you from your pain
Have no fear
He's always right here waiting
For your heart to say...
When my soul was in danger
You gave me new life
Lifted me from the grave
Now forever I'm saved
By Your love
When my soul was in danger
You gave me new life
Washed me clean
Made me new
Now my praise is to You
Abba, Father
HalleluYah
(CHORUS)
For You are lovely
And the world needs to know
Now more than ever
Let Your Holy Spirit flow
"Resurrecting"
Take this life, I lay it down
Before Your throne, I cast my crown...
(Chorus)
Yeshua,
It was You that paid the price for me
Sweet Salvation
Your Love is resurrecting me
Yeshua
It was You that gave Your life for me
Sweet Salvation
Your Love is resurrecting me
"This World Is Not Your Home"
He hears you crying in the night
And He waits upon your call
He knows your heart is filled with misery
And you've had enough of it all
I know the days can make you hurt inside
Some are better, some are worse
Painful memories and tears you've cried
And it feels like you're trapped in a curse
(Chorus)
But this world is not your home
And the pain will soon be gone
There will be times when you feel
lost and alone
But this world is not your home
"No Other Way"
Oh, you know that there's a God in Heaven
Watching over you
Don't you wait until your heart is broken, torn apart and blue
Before you choose to call upon Him
To save you from your pain
Have no fear
He's always right here waiting
For your heart to say...
If you are into bands like Dommin, Kutless, or Seventh Day Slumber then you are going to love what Jeremy Ryan has delivered up with 'Into The Light'. This is a solid recording so lets help support the band by picking up a copy of their debut release.
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Musicians:
Jeremy Ryan - Vocals, Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, & Bass
Additional Musicians:
Moses Chaisouang - Additional Guitars on tracks 2 & 3, Synth programming assistance
Studio Musicians:
Andres “Nemo” Rodriguez - Studio Drums
Jeremy Ryan - Vocals, Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, & Bass
Additional Musicians:
Moses Chaisouang - Additional Guitars on tracks 2 & 3, Synth programming assistance
Studio Musicians:
Andres “Nemo” Rodriguez - Studio Drums