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American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer known for his introspective indie folk-pop project Sleeping at Last. Sleeping at Last began in 1999 as a band featuring Ryan O'Neal, Dan Perdue, and Chad O'Neal in Wheaton, Illinois. They released several albums independently and signed with Interscope Records. After Chad O'Neal left in 2009 and Perdue departed in 2010, Ryan O'Neal transformed Sleeping at Last into his solo project. He gained significant recognition for contributing songs to the 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' soundtrack ('Turning Page') and later embarked on the ambitious 'Atlas' project, releasing thematic EPs exploring topics like space, the human body, and emotions. He is also known for composing music for numerous TV shows and films.

• The band nearly broke up in 2009 after Chad O'Neal's departure; Ryan O'Neal decided to continue alone, marking a significant creative pivot.
• The inclusion of 'Turning Page' in the 'Twilight' soundtrack (2012) provided a major career boost and introduced Sleeping at Last to a vast international audience.
• The 'Atlas' project (2013-2016) was a massive undertaking, resulting in over 30 songs released across multiple EPs, each exploring grand themes like space, light, darkness, and the senses.
• O'Neal is known for his meticulous and deeply personal songwriting process, often creating intricate arrangements playing nearly all instruments himself in his home studio.
• He composed the theme song 'Touch' for the Disney+ series 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (2023), continuing his successful work in film and TV scoring.