Archive for August 2019
Ryan Lindsay – “Bukowski”
It is the final day of Project Wild bootcamp. Has it ever flown by. It was such a great opportunity to take a step back and take this program in; to hone in, refine, and grow as an artist. The guest speakers here have challenged me to think beyond the fringes of who I am,…
Read MoreThe Gift
We drove away from camp for a few miles to this spot the camera crew had lined up for my acoustic session. I told them my song was about an old cowboy and this is what they came up with! Sean, Cody, Zai, Jarret, Nathan and the crew have been amazing to work with! I…
Read More…. And that’s a wrap!
…And that’s a wrap! @ProjectWildAB Boot Camp is officially over! What a week. Words really can’t describe how amazing that experience was. Made some new friends, learned so much valuable information, and have some pretty awesome memories I will never forget. Congrats to the entire Top 12. Keep being rad, and we’ll see ya soon! ???…
Read MoreRyan Lindsay – “Collab With The Outdoors”
It’s DAY 4 here at bootcamp! Recording is well under way for the songwriting challenge. Lyndsay Butler and I are recording a song titled “That’s The Way Things Go,” based on the theme calling me back again. Recording that song throughout bootcamp has been a really fun process, and has also served as a reflective…
Read MoreBootcamped Out in my Heart 4 Eva
The Great Parts of Boot Camp (it was all great) And so in the blink of an eye we find ourselves on the last day of bootcamp. This is the definition of a bittersweet moment for me as I was looking forward to this week all summer long. It came and went before I had…
Read MoreWound up
Sleep when you’re dead. Make cool things with cool people when you have the opportunity. The film crew here at the project is unbelievable. Sean, Cody, Nathan, and Jarrett have approached this week with the same creativity as the artists and producers and have worked with everyone to come up with 12 really…
Read MoreFlamingo Studios
Welcome to Flamingo Studios! Producer: Matty McKay Nimbus Student: Adam Stafa Artists: Lyndsay Butler & Ryan Lindsay Songwriters: Team Ly(i)ndsay aka Lyndsay and Ryan Our Nimbus student (or as we lovingly have nicknamed them, Nimbits) Adam, decorated our studio with some excellent style pieces. The neon flamingo was a hit with us all as soon…
Read MoreInspired Once Again
I knew coming into this bootcamp that I would learn a lot of valuable things to help me in my career. However, I also had hopes that had been fulfilled. Those hopes were to find inspiration for songwriting again. For the majority of the summer, I was doubting my songwriting ability. Partially because I was…
Read MoreThe Room
The Room August 24, 2019 To give you some preface on what us artists get to do while we are here…we basically are constantly learning from industry professionals, working on our craft, creating music, and working with some awesome producers. Introducing my next new buddies, Ben Chase and Elisa Pangsaeng. Ben and…
Read MoreThe Creature In The Wall
There is a creature that lives in the walls of my house. She creeps out at night and whispers words and melodies in my ears, so quietly that sometimes I can barely hear them. If I don’t capture them the moment I hear them, my little muse disappears into the night and sends her ideas…
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