http://channeltheory.com | Derek Ryan | Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you are an avid fan of both Channel Theory and Mtv's the Real World you may have noticed another 30 seconds of coexistence during episode 5 of the DC season.  It seems they are in love with 'The Next Version of You' as it is the second placement on ... http://channeltheory.com/another-30-seconds-on-mtv/ New Show Added at the 2010 Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA! http://channeltheory.com/350/ Channel Theory will be featured on the Windows Media Guide Free Download page for the next two weeks. Visit this page to download "A Theater Of My Own" for free! http://channeltheory.com/feature-on-windows-media/ When "These Things" was run through the Hit Song detector software developed by The Music Universe (tm), it won a Platinum Award and several Silver Awards. These awards mean many of the songs on this record have enormous potential to rise to Silver and Platinum sales! http://channeltheory.com/channel-theory-receives-auddy-awards/ Derek Ryan’s second full-length outing “These Things,” which casts the Chicago-based singer/songwriter in an ensemble setting as Channel Theory, showcases the handsome entertainer as sensitive poet, provocative guitarist, master melody-maker and most of all, versatile vocalist. From the tender musings of “I’m Still Here,” in which the troubadour reflects, “I’ve ... http://channeltheory.com/billboard-discoveries-reviews-these-things/ Channel Theory's Figure It Out and I'm Still Here both were semifinalist selections in The Music Universe Songwriting Contest! http://channeltheory.com/good-showing-in-songwriting-contest/ www.hotindienews.com recognizes our accomplishments on E!tv and Mtv.  You can see the post here http://channeltheory.com/hotindienews-com-press-release/ All this distance Puts a strain Covers the sky Reaching out Again Following this Cloud astray Passing by The same sky Reaches out For me Writing a smile Send your way Covers the sky Reaching out Again http://channeltheory.com/paint-the-sky/ What will I be when all that I am Is a framed gleaming smile? A friendly ear to those who need A newborn in a new confused life Or will I be just grass for your feet? What will you be – if my tears flow over Your framed gleaming smile And your scent, it still hangs ... http://channeltheory.com/am-i-goodbye/ Having trouble it seems I’ve been reaching out but grabbing air A rough sketch underneath That not many can bear And these jets of light were on A blankscape that’ll take me there Blanking out all casting doubt You know I’ve thrown my share A loss of words and all sound Hold tight – I’ll be there Getting nearer now That ... http://channeltheory.com/hold-tight/