In this episode, Chrvns sits down with composer and sound designer Ryan Eston Paul to explore his deeply personal and inspiring journey. From a traumatic upbringing that left him nearly silent until the age of five, Ryan found his voice through music. He shares his path from discovering composition as an outlet to moving to Vancouver, BC, where he broke into the world of film scoring. Ryan walks us through his evolution from composing for TV, film, and video games to his transition into sound design—unpacking what video game sound design truly entails.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about resilience, creativity, and the power of sound.

Ryan Eston Paul grew up in Portland, OR, playing in metal and rock bands before discovering a passion for composition. After moving to Vancouver, BC, he left his Psychology degree behind to score student films at Vancouver Film School. By 2006, he settled in Bellingham, performing with Cat Delicious before shifting to film and TV composition, working on Pranked, Alone, Amish Haunting, and The Daily Show. A lifelong gamer, he expanded into video game sound design in 2010. Today, he composes, designs sound, and mixes audio for Children of the Setting Sun Productions while contracting for game developers.

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