Search - Shawn Ryan :: Blue Skies

Fantastic new talent

Roy Wayne Shiflet | Laurel, Md USA | 09/05/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This guy is an unbelievable new talent. I only first heard of him through a small ad in OUT magazine. I ordered this CD from Amazon and loved it. The jazz orchestrations are teriffic and reminiscent of some older Rosemary Clooney jazz albums. This guy needs more exposure, perhaps on the Today Show.

His first album is even better. I found it at his web site. The price was resonable, and he even autographed it! I ordered it on a Thursday and received it on the following Saturday.

"Somewhere Along the Way" is especially good and "Lullaby of Birdland" is swinging.

I highly reccomend both of these albums.

He is talented, goodlooking, and gay, "who could ask for anything more""

"Shawn Ryan IS True Bliss"....

Maureen Mahoney | Montgomery Village, MD | 10/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Record -(Definition)...an attested top performance.....Well you read it here first...this record is true to it's definition and may as well define the incomparable Shawn Ryan!



After the first spin of the title track "Blue Skies", there is no turning this CD off....in fact, you will probably hit play a second and third time....It is that delicious!



Shawn Ryan has a face of such sweet innocence, yet listening to his vocals, you almost wonder how he sings with an undescribable level of maturity that other artists can only hope to aspire too!



"Blue Skies" is a "feel good wonderful release".....Shawn's voice is at times mesmerizing, astounding and extraordinary! You will hear Shawn singing with a passion he pulls from his very soul, the ease in which these lyrics roll off his lips and settle into your heart will leave you with palpitations! You may want to slip into the most comfortable of chairs and enjoy this musical experience along with Shawn!!



He makes each and every song effortless in presentation, yet the range he sings with may have you wonder how someone can be so gifted with this level of talent!! His choice in material make this a wonderous adventure...I couldn't possibly critique each song, (or this review would be pages long), but "Blue Skies" is a perfect choice to begin the ride...This is the song to launch you into a timeless journey of love, happiness and sweet joy!



"I'm Checkin Out" - you will get up and dance, tap your toes and feel the music. Amazing Job!!



Listen to the words of "Baby It's Cold Outside" and hear the emotion of honesty and pride Shawn conveys. This duet with Kim Nalley is gorgeous, fun-loving and free...I applaud Shawn for keeping this real! He is someone I would be proud to know and call my friend. ...."I Love You....



"My Simple Christmas Wish" is so much fun, he has me laughing each and every time I hear the song....If you like to smile, trust me on this one, it will last throughout the whole song....oh to have been in the audience on this number!



Let's go back in time with "Goin To The Dance With You"....you cannot help but imagine the Victrola being cranked up for this nostalgic moment...That was pure genius...!



"The Very Thought Of You" - is beautifully done, the piano playing is gorgeous....



By the time you reach the end of this CD and listen to "Feelin Good".....well., the man ended this CD as he started it....with the most perfect song choices...and you will be Feelin Good...OH SO GOOD!



I'm just sorry we could only rate this CD at 5 stars.....the selection of songs by Shawn and his amazing voice alone should rate at least 10 stars....if not more!



Blue Skies is a CD you need to add to your collection of the great ones....



Shawn Ryan WILL BE the name you hear over and over again, but don't stop there....buy the CD...listen to this man sing....it could be the best $20 you spend this year!



I would also like to applaud the record label, LML Music along with Executive Producer Lee Lessack - another genius for adding this amazing talent to the ever growing roster of artists! You truly have picked another winner!!!!!!!!!!!!



And to Shawn on a personal note....you make me proud and happy! You have a god given gift and I applaud you for your talent, genius and beautiful voice....I ADORE YOU! Keep reaching for the stars...they are soooooo within your reach!



Love, Maureen"

Let the Ryan Fall

MarkeN | Portland, Oregon United States | 06/23/2006

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I'm so very, very sorry. I really wanted to like this guy. Marvelous, unique, song choices. Simple, subtle arrangements. And oh, so nice on the eyes. But, that voice is just awful. Who ever told him he had the chops? The title song starts off nice enough, but once the saxophone solo shows up he has lost the show. Likewise I wanted so very much to enjoy "I'm Checking Out," which introduced us to the fact that Meryl Streep could carry a tune, but he just massacres it. The song I most wanted to enjoy was "My Simple Christmas Wish," but what an embarrassment that was; comparing himself to, or even half believing that he could best Streisand, well, even if she lost her voice, she'd still sound worlds better. I understand he is over six feet tall, and still quite young...maybe there is a future for him in modeling, because there certainly isn't one in singing."