Where It All Started
The earliest songs on this album were born under wild skies, in far-off places, on muddy trails, and sometimes in the company of birds and lions. There were many moments when music said more than words ever could.
One night in Tanzania, a bird started singing each time I strummed my guitar. When I stopped, it stopped. When I walked away, it followed me.
Moments like that stayed with me. On many trips, music became a friend-maker and conversation-starter. It reminds me that music is a universal language—something that connects us across species, cultures, and continents.
That spirit shaped the album.
The first song, Sing, is streaming now. It’s a call to create, a call for connection, and a small glimpse of what’s waiting inside the upcoming release of our handheld audio-player the "Mt. Magic Music Box". A call to you out in the world—and to that bird.
Lyrics
Sing
by Ryan Kirkpatrick (The 14ers)
info@The14ersMusic.com
www.AdventureInspiredMusic.com
There aren't many things that I bring
But I sure love to sing
And the vibrations of these strings
Wring out what's wrong
You can tell me what's wrong
Can I hide under your wing?
I've got bruises, bites, and stings
We can all learn a lot
With a little more listening
Scan the stations of your dreams
We belong in a song
We belong in a song
If you want to sing
Let it ring
I can see you in the light
You're glistening
I want to sing
So that's what I'm gonna do
Do you want to sing?
Cause I'd sure love it if you joined in too!
This whole life's just a fling
Let's go, here's the thing
If together we sing
Like spring we'll renew
And we can just shrug off
Any trouble we run into
Here we are together
And it's long overdue
I've let go of some dreams
But please let this one come true
I want to sing with you
Let's sing
I want to sing with you
Credits for “Sing”:
Ryan Kirkpatrick – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, keys
Stu Cruden – bass, vocals
Paul Martin – electric guitar
Jacob Anderson – mellotron, melodica
Miranda Fling – guest vocals
Russick Smith – cello
Barry Bates – drums, backing vocals
Shane Zweygardt – additional drums
Wes Kirkpatrick – backing vocals
Andrew Berlin – percussion, tracking and mix engineer
Jason Livermore – mastering engineer
Recorded at The Blasting Room and The Music District, plus Ryan’s home studio (Fort Collins, CO)