Multiplatinum Writer/Vocalist/Producer Ryan is known for his versatility accross so many genres, extremely proffesional and delivers results instantly
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Interview with Ryan Sewell pka Rion S
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I wrote the 3 x platinum hit for Purple disco machine, was the number 1 airplayed song accross europe for 2022
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Developing new artists, funk and soul project prince street bodega with Grammy winners dom dit it and Grammy nominated multiplatinum crew black caviar, along side this i write and perform vocals for all the major players in the industry
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Rory Hope
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, certain moods and genres work better in each format
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver high quality recordings with a focus on the song always being the best it can be, no shortcuts!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creating moments that live with people for a lifetime!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: When can you deliver? "By end of day"
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Because I deliver things pretty quickly people think it must easy, the truth being I have dedicated so much time to my craft and studied so many successful writers and artist I've found a method that works for me
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Is this song personal to your story? Do you have any references on the sound You are looking for, how creative can I be with
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Think about what your end product should be, are you looking at the right person for the job, do they have the skill set to complete this? What is there success rate like for past works
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Guitar, mac, apollo, my precious u87 baby, midi keyboard
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Nine years, was first signed as writer/vocalist and have developed my skills etc to add producer to this now
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Uniuqe sounding and very versatile
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Chris Stapleton as I think my foundations of soul would work well with him
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always go back and listen with fresh ears before deciding its finished
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Funk, soul, country, pop, dance (house) music
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Writing and vocalist work
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Truth!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Will vary depending g on project, am i producing or just writing and vocalist, so it really is different a lot of the time
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I mac, u87, apollo 3 electric guitars 2 acoustics and midi keyboards
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: John Mayer
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Writing/producing and vocalist work
