This is just a little piece I composed during a bit of free time I had this week. It's played on a John Sindt in D (the finest whistle ever made IMO). The low whistle in the second verse s a Jerry Optima in D. Nice whistle for the money.

As for the plugins I used, this piece features samples from Hollywood Strings and Brass Diamond, LA Scoring Strings 2.5, Heavyocity Damage, and East West Symphonic Orchestra.

The sharp of hearing may notice that this piece was inspired by an English folk tune that has been adapted in many American spiritual songs. The chords and melody are my own, but it is certainly inspired.

Celtic Hymn

The Spirit of Christmas-Official East West Demo

I'm so excited to be able to share this track with you. I really am. "Celtic Fantasy" is a collaboration between myself and one of the most talented composers and producers I've ever had the pleasure of working with, Joshua Frerichs.

This piece was written, recorded, and produced all on Saint Patrick's Day almost 3 years ago, but there were still some improvements to be made on it. Josh and I finally took the time to sit down and replace samples, remix the track, and alter some parts and are pleased to be finally be able to release it. Merry Christmas, and may the peace and joy of Christ be with you in this beautiful season of magic, mystery, and hope.

Celtic Fantasy (Co-Composer Josh Frerichs)

"Celtic Winter" was written as if for a film. Far from static, it has various movements, all centered around a main theme that runs throughout. It is a fusion of Celtic and Western instrumentation and composition.

From the delicate textures afforded by the versatile and unique Wrenchenspiel to the huge soundscape that is Majestica--the heart and soul of the piece--this track is driven from beginning to end by 8dio sounds. Both epic and intimate, "Celtic Winter" should inspire feelings of awe, mystery, and the magic of the season.

"Celtic Winter" features a variety of 8dio instruments, including:

Requiem
Lacrimosa
Liberis
Wrenchenspiel
Majestica
1969 Steinway Legacy Piano
Epic Taiko Ensemble
Epic Frame

There are several live elements as well, including Irish whistle and oboe, played by yours truly. Enjoy!

Celtic Winter

Unholy Crusaders

A Hero Will Rise

This playlist contains cues written for the many films I have had the privilege of scoring over the years. They have ranged from family oriented cartoons to live action epic fantasy and everything in between.

The Chase

The Beginning Of Adventure

Memories Of Wonder

Friendly Competition

This is my own arrangement of Julie Fowlis' "The Mo Ghaol Air Aird a' Chuan" featuring myself on whistle.

Tha Mo Ghaol Air Aird a'Chuan

This piece was selected by East West as an official Hollywood Choirs product demo. It features only instruments from East West.

Dragons and Fairies--East West "Hollywood Choirs" Official Product Demo

Pirates!

The Weight Of Truth

This playlist is a sampling of work that has been completed for various television shows.

End of All Things

The Jester

Battlegrounds

Through The Darkwood--East West "Voices of Opera" Official Product Demo

Celtic Christmas Celebration

Festival Of The Moon

Fireflies (Feat. Bow Tie Orchestra)

Monster Killer 3 Opening Credits (Feat. Beijing String Orchestra)

Of The World Before

The Cavern (Feat. Bow Tie Orchestra)

Underworld Opening Suite (Feat. Bow Tie Orchestra)

Story Of The Stones (Feat. Bow Tie Orchestra)

Attack of the Horde

The Witch's Hut

In the Dark

Death of the Fairy Guardian

Ryan Thomas is a full time composer for film, TV, and video games, formally trained in both classical and modern music styles. He currently writes under multiple Hong Kong Film Award winner Raymond (Ying-Wah) Wong, who composed the soundtracks to internationally acclaimed hits Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle.

Ryan's works have been featured in several record-breaking films, including The Mermaid (2016), which has become the highest grossing Chinese film of all time and was nominated for several awards both in China and in the US. Most recently, he completed portions of the soundtrack to Chinese mega-blockbuster Journey to the West 2: Demon Chapter, which broke weekend box office records in China.

If you would like to contact Ryan about a job, feel free to do so via any of the links listed below.

Ryan Thomas Productions

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