This is most true for Ryan Koriya, soul friend and fabulous independent solo artist. He was one of the first musicians I interviewed in London many years ago, and also the first person to tell me about Facebook.
Ryan has always been an early adopter of technology and someone who masters whatever he puts his mind to. This goes for musical instruments, software and people. He is a rare soul who rarely says no. He is the ultimate yes man, following opportunities where ever they lead him.
As his birthday arrived on the 3 February, it was a day later that Facebook was launched 10 years ago. Happy birthday to you both!
With this hindsight, the irony is not lost on me. In fact, this is a clear example of fate. A gift born unto the hard workers of the world, the artists who will stop at nothing to send their gifts out into the world - the likes of Ryan Koriya. For them, Facebook is a true gift with which to spread and share magic!
On his birthday, Ryan's gift to the world was a most gorgeous new song called Ghostrider. Complete with a stunningly shot video and cleverly so, the lyrics to this new tune. Only due for release on 30 March, this will be one of those songs that sticks in your head after the first listen, and which you put on repeat for at least another eight more. It makes me think of road tripping and series watching. Some one is gonna snap this up. Some one should. Its a love song to me, of Notebook worthy emotive appeal.
Facebook's gift to the world on its birthday was an ingenious piece of software that summarises your 'Facebook' life, your very own 'Facebook Movie' with the date you joined and most popular photos and posts. Very cute Facebook.
In honour of Ryan introducing me to Facebook, I want to acknowledge him for some of our memories, from long phone conversations filled with internet insights, music video discussions and lessons in life and love, to some of his very own solo career highlights: the very first house concert Ryan did in our flat in Fulham in 2008 and what I think was his first iTunes EP offering with London's Burning in 2012, with our trip to Istanbul in between and so many other chapters I've only caught glimpses of through emails and images - mostly, courtesy of Facebook.
The world is a big place sometimes, but with Facebook - it is made to be surprisingly small after all. And so as we each live our very own Real Life Movie, I am grateful that the soundtrack to mine has been filled with so many wonderful Ryan Koriya moments.
Ghostrider is the perfect end to my day now as I head towards my drive home with my head filled with this catchy chorus. And I feel this song will be a very big driving force behind Ryan's next chapter, where ever in the world it may take him!
Ghostrider is the perfect end to my day now as I head towards my drive home with my head filled with this catchy chorus. And I feel this song will be a very big driving force behind Ryan's next chapter, where ever in the world it may take him!
Rock on Ryax,
x
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