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Ryan Whyman - A Taste
Welcome! While not comprehensive, the music you hear on this page highlights both my musical personality and my versatility as a composer.
Some favorite composers whose influence may or may not be heard in my music: Jon Brion, Mark Mothersbaugh, Alexandre Desplat, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Ennio Morricone.
If you would like to hear more, check out the more comprehensive Whymanthology, separated by genre.
Ljuska (electronic, synth heavy, cinematic)
0:52
Along (folk, guitar-driven)
4:05
Sprockets & Clanks (mysterious, lots of cool metallic textures)
1:16
Good morning (mellow and cheerful, piano & strings)
1:01
Twilight Masquerade (upbeat quirky, halloween vibes)
1:01
Flowers by the Windmill (piano & plucked strings)
1:42
It's Presence (horror, dissonant, drone)
1:27
It's Presence Between Us
Throughout the film, Brendan has been dealing with increasingly debilitating intrusive anxiety and intrusive thoughts. In this scene, this is all coming to a head during his girlfriend's art show as he chats with a group of her friends.
A build-up of dissonant strings and distorted electronics convey Brendan's inner turmoil that continues to build like a ticking time bomb ready to blow.
Scene from Westworld - Rescore
Pretty classic car chase action scene. This was my submission for a film scoring contest by Spitfire. Hybrid electronic/ full orchestra.
RAT
This is a short film featuring Jonothan Lyons, who made a name for himself wandering around NYC dressed as a giant rat.
Old Hollywood jazz vibes - an old upright piano is joined by a mournful trumpet at 0:48, light rhythm section and string orchestra at 2:05. Big flourish at 2:38 into a climax with soaring strings and
Acknowledgment of Services - End Credits
Directed by Kelton White. In this scene, the main character finally breaks down and cries for the first time, releasing what had been building up for the entire film. The music here underscores both the deep sadness that he carries, and a sense of relief and hope for the future.
Instrumentation - cello, violin and viola played sul tasto, felted upright piano, acoustic guitar
Waiting for the End - Opening Scene
The backdrop of this film is the plight of the Uyghur people, who have been the victim of serious persecution by the Chinese Communist Party. In this scene, director Memetjan Semet wanted music that brings out the constant fear, anxiety, and grief Shirzat is carrying as he tries to move on with ordinary life, unsure of his family's safety back home in mainland China.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps - Rescore
From a cutscene in this popular video game, my re-score featuring full orchestra and choir that matches the beauty of these epic surroundings and the thrall of adventure as Ori flies atop Ku, the owl.
Biography
Ryan Whyman was born at the tender age of 3 to parents who make occasional references to the "real parents in a different solar system."
Those parents put Ryan in classical piano lessons at age 6, and he quickly discovered a gift for composition and improvisation.
Being the curious and well-rounded musician he is, Ryan has toured with metal bands, performed with orchestras at the Hollywood Bowl, MD'd for musical theater productions, played accordion for Oktoberfest celebrations, and more. On the composition front, he has written works for collaborative dance performances, composed for film/ TV/ video games, received commissions for sacred choral and orchestral music, and released albums of art music under his own name.
This wealth of experience has made Ryan an invaluable creative asset in every project he is a part of.
Ryan is also father to his 1025 day old son Julian, who is currently yelling while he should be napping. Julian particularly enjoys his toy piano and looks forward to a career as a composer as well. Or an astrophysicist.