An Open Sky secured a place on Billboard's Top Ten new age albums chart within a few days of its debut and maintained its position for 56 weeks. Ryan's music on this album is infused with passion, emotion, and sincerity. The exquisite fingerstyle guitar playing blends seamlessly with the soaring cello melodies, resulting in a distinctive and unparalleled sound. Ryan's source of inspiration stems from his music therapy work with a young girl suffering from brain cancer. These compositions and performances emanate the emotions of joy, sorrow, and heartbreak he experienced during this period.
