Believe me gentlemen, we'll gladly take it! That should hold us over for another month or so until one of you (Michael) delivers your much anticipated single to the radio. Make some appearances and record a few of those so we have videos for the Don't Look Down soundtrack while we're waiting, and that should tide us over until March for the debut album release.
Just the thought of seventeen full tracks of original music on this soundtrack seems too good to be true. And to hear that these huge talents might perform together again, either on tour or at the X-Dance for the X-Games just blows me away. If you've seen the documentary as it aired on ESPN, you already know what portions of the score will sound like. If you haven't heard it, let me offer you a taste of what to expect.
To do that, I'll have to paint the backdrop for the documentary film. Some of you may not know of Shaun White, assuming of course that you've lived your life in a cave. Since 2002, he's won a total of 9 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals snowboarding Slopestyle and Superpipe at the X-Games.
Then in 2006, he gained worldwide fame as we watched him win Olympic Gold in Men's Halfpipe. The film Don't Look Down treks his journey through the year following his Olympic success. What does someone whose won the ultimate prize in snowboarding go after next? I could tell you, but that might spoil the film. In a word, the answer is "More".
This DVD not only takes you to the frigid slopes and halfpipes to see all the action, it's also a behind the scenes look at the heart of a champion. It's a must see film for anyone who has ever aspired to greatness. Snowboard and skateboarders of all ages will be glued to the screen in awe of this unparalleled athlete's accomplishments. The closest most of us will ever come to his sport is playing his video game, but that's another subject for another day.
Now back to the music I promised to tell you about. As if what you see on the screen isn't enough to keep your attention, the music itself will take you through every imaginable emotion. The tracks vary from easy rocking while rolling down the road in his travels, to pulsing heart throbbing anticipation of what aerial maneuver he might try next.
The music flows perfectly and accentuates what you're watching on the film, but it's the songs themselves, seventeen full tracks entirely re-mastered that have captivated my full attention. These incredible musicians delve in from every possible angle. There are no other artists but these who can so quickly capture the ever changing moods of the film more effectively. At least, there are none that I'm aware of.
Article comments
1 - Shreck
Another brilliant article written with your definitive combination of wit and humor, to my immense delight. When you have solid information and facts, as well as a great style of writing, you're on a winner. Keep the articles coming, as I will definitely be coming back here looking to read more.
2 - Ultimat1
Thanks so much for your comments. Writing articles about true talents is my pleasure.
3 - Devlin Miles
Rye Randa is so incredibly talented and I am so thrilled to have had the pleasure of working with him on my Miles To Go EP cd. I really look forward to hearing the tunes on Don't Look Down, his vocals are like buttah!
Devlin Miles
4 - Ultimat1
Thanks so much for your comment Mr. Devlin Miles. It's always a pleasure to have another artist drop in and give us their point of view from a musicians perspective. If you have news you'd like to share with the world regarding your musical ventures, please contact me and let me know. Once again, my sincere thanks for your comments.
5 - Felicia
Great article about a great musician! The thought of them touring together gives me chills! The thought of Michael touring at all gives me chills!
6 - Ultimat1
Well said Felicia. I can't wait to see what else these guys have in store for us. I wasn't able to see the last tour, so I'm looking forward to any tour possibilities in the future.
7 - Lisa
Thanks for the great article, you've done it again Ultimate! You have a fan here in Canada. Oh!! I must say those are 3 of the most beatiful and talented men I have ever seen in one picture, they ALL have STAR quality!!
8 - Ultimat1
Lisa, thank you so much for your continued readership and following the great talents we post here. I'm a fan of all three of the men too and this soundtrack is going to blow their fans away. I must say having the three of them in one photo was purely a stroke of good luck. I happened across the photo while looking at pics on Rye's MySpace. I wrote Rye to ask his permission to use the photo unless he had the soundtrack art. In his gracious reply, he sent the album art and offered his permission to use both. Lucky for all of us!
9 - Sharon
Ulty you're a star in your own right! What a great writer you are. Everything I've read of yours so far has had me totally captivated, and this interview with Rye Randa is no exception.I love these articles so I hope you never stop writing.
10 - Ultimat1
Thank you so much for your kind words. As long as people keep wanting the hear the news, it's my pleasure to keep writing it.
11 - Jenn
Lovely article. They certainly sound and look good together!
12 - Ultimat1
Thank you! I wonder if they'll be in the three video highlight reels on the DVD? I haven't received my copy yet, so I guess I just have to wait to see it.
13 - jas
Once again, you have produced a masterpiece. :D
14 - Ultimat1
Thanks for the compliment! I just received word from Rye Randa that the soundtrack will be released January 20th!!!
15 - aleli
Lovely and intelligently done interview. Rye is also a cutie,ha!
I love reading this article.
16 - ultimat1
Thanks so muc aleli! Rye is a doll in more ways than one. Intelligent humor, musical genius, producer, engineer, songwriter, and artist. And yes, he's a cutie too.