Sleeping at Last Returns Home with Chicago Philharmonic for Holiday Performance
For his first live show in over a decade, multi-instrumentalist Ryan O'Neal is putting aside his nerves and embracing his passion for music. As the leader of the Illinois-based Sleeping at Last, O'Neal will take to the stage alongside the renowned Chicago Philharmonic orchestra for a one-night holiday performance.
The event marks a triumphant return to live performing after a nearly decade-long hiatus. O'Neal credits his perfectionism and nervous nature as reasons he stepped away from touring. However, he's reevaluated that decision and is now excited to share his music with audiences once again.
Sleeping at Last rose to fame in 2011 when its original song "Turning Page" was featured on the soundtrack of the 'Twilight' film "Breaking Dawn – Part 1." The song has since become an RIAA Platinum hit, boasting over 300 million streams on Spotify. O'Neal wrote the song for his wife and drew inspiration from the franchise's love story.
For this special holiday show, Sleeping at Last will perform a selection of original songs and holiday covers. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience with the Chicago Philharmonic's full orchestra. Fans can expect to hear some festive favorites, including "O Holy Night," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," and O'Neal's own original composition "Snow."
The night will also serve as a showcase for O'Neal's music series, which includes works inspired by astronomical events ("Astronomy"), tiny pieces of music reflecting natural beauty ("Atoms"), and stories of human experience ("Atlas"). Visuals play a significant role in his work, with painter Elicia Edijanto creating watercolor paintings to accompany each song in the "Atlas" project.
As O'Neal prepares for this performance, he reflects on how his life has come full circle. Born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois, O'Neal found solace in music at a young age and went on to create music that would resonate with audiences worldwide. With Sleeping at Last's return to live performing, fans can expect an unforgettable night of music, emotion, and connection.
For his first live show in over a decade, multi-instrumentalist Ryan O'Neal is putting aside his nerves and embracing his passion for music. As the leader of the Illinois-based Sleeping at Last, O'Neal will take to the stage alongside the renowned Chicago Philharmonic orchestra for a one-night holiday performance.
The event marks a triumphant return to live performing after a nearly decade-long hiatus. O'Neal credits his perfectionism and nervous nature as reasons he stepped away from touring. However, he's reevaluated that decision and is now excited to share his music with audiences once again.
Sleeping at Last rose to fame in 2011 when its original song "Turning Page" was featured on the soundtrack of the 'Twilight' film "Breaking Dawn – Part 1." The song has since become an RIAA Platinum hit, boasting over 300 million streams on Spotify. O'Neal wrote the song for his wife and drew inspiration from the franchise's love story.
For this special holiday show, Sleeping at Last will perform a selection of original songs and holiday covers. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience with the Chicago Philharmonic's full orchestra. Fans can expect to hear some festive favorites, including "O Holy Night," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," and O'Neal's own original composition "Snow."
The night will also serve as a showcase for O'Neal's music series, which includes works inspired by astronomical events ("Astronomy"), tiny pieces of music reflecting natural beauty ("Atoms"), and stories of human experience ("Atlas"). Visuals play a significant role in his work, with painter Elicia Edijanto creating watercolor paintings to accompany each song in the "Atlas" project.
As O'Neal prepares for this performance, he reflects on how his life has come full circle. Born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois, O'Neal found solace in music at a young age and went on to create music that would resonate with audiences worldwide. With Sleeping at Last's return to live performing, fans can expect an unforgettable night of music, emotion, and connection.
I'm so stoked for Ryan O'Neal aka the leader of Sleeping at Last 
he's back on stage with the Chicago Philharmonic after a decade hiatus!!! 
I mean, can you believe it?! The guy was perfectionist to death & nervous like crazy 
which is why he took a break from touring, but now he's reevaluating his decisions & sharing his passion for music with us all again 
?! They're gonna bring out some festive faves like "O Holy Night" & a new original song called "Snow" 
which I'm def adding to my holiday playlist ASAP!
. Their music is just so emotive and soothing, you know? It's like a warm hug on stage 
. And can you believe they're partnering up with the Chicago Philharmonic orchestra for this show? That's gonna be lit 
! I've always loved how O'Neal weaves storytelling into his songs, it's like he's taking us on a journey through his emotions and experiences. The fact that he's drawing from his own life and love story is just so beautiful 
. And let's not forget those visuals – Elicia Edijanto's watercolor paintings are stunning 
! I'm pretty sure this show is gonna be an unforgettable night, with all the feels and magic rolled into one 
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I'm beyond stoked for Ryan O'Neal's comeback show with the Chicago Philharmonic! It's been ages since we've seen him live on stage and his music is still giving me all the feels 
. This is definitely a night not to miss for any music lover, especially during the holidays 
but 300 million streams on Spotify? That's crazy! And him writin a song for his wife and it bein featured in Twilight? That's so romantic 
But what's w/ all these music series he's got goin on? "Atoms" and "Astronomy"? Sounds like a bunch of fancy sciencey stuff 
. I mean, I love a good tune as much as the next person, but sometimes less is more, you know? Just keep it simple and make us wanna sing along 
. I remember when "Turning Page" came out in 2011, it was a banger and still is to this day, 300 million streams on Spotify? that's wild!