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artist Ryan Hillier

Moncton, NB, CANADA
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Folk, Space Pop
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biographical info

Ryan Hillier grew up on an island.

His musical history began as a child - his mother's voice singing gospel emanating from the kitchen in the mornings, he would rise, half-awake but still dreaming, pulled by the sweet sounds of song.  Her father played the fiddle in his younger days - she played the guitar and sang in church, and still does to this day.

He was always a fan of music but had no inclination to songwriting until buying a guitar himself and messing about with two strings, then four, then six (it took him a few days to learn how to put strings on without breaking them).

Now, a few years later, he spends his time jotting down his thoughts, strumming a few chords, and putting the words to the melody.

influences

Neil Young
Joni Mitchell
Al Tuck
demos
Label Independent
Released October, 2011
demos

the fall / recording

posted by ryanhillier   
Just finished off a new demo of "Far Away" today with friend and producer Denis Arsenault, a treasure of a man to work with. He is very meticulous and wants to get things right, which is a good balance with my "that's fine, let's go" attitude. All kidding aside, it's been great working with him. Looking forward to recording some more. I might actually have a record by the time we're through, which is surreal to think about. I never thought I'd be sitting here, writing bios and promoting shows. Dreams come true, and boy, it really makes me thankful when I remember where I was at years ago.
posted by ryanhillier   

earlier posts

the fall / recording

posted by ryanhillier on Oct 11, 2011  

lyrics for 'faraway'

posted by ryanhillier on Sep 08, 2010  
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