In the age of self-reflection and individualism, tools used as descriptions for identity are rising in popularity. So far, types One through Three have been given a sound.The Enneagram is a model of the human psyche as a typology of nine interconnected personality types. Among them is the Enneagram, a deeply rooted navigation into nine different types that describe the essence of all persons.Sleeping at Last, the name artist Ryan O’Neal coined for his music, is on a courageous endeavor to capture the substance of each Enneagram type into three-to five-minute pieces. Overall, from his use of only stringed instruments to the “fingerprints” of ocean waves, the thought-out lyricsand the soft sound of sheets laid on a bed, I still do reach the conclusion that he did the type justice.The six remaining types will be released throughout the rest of this year. Why is that strange? According to the Enneagram Institute, the nine types help us “to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our path to self-knowledge.” Chris Huertz writes in his book “The Sacred Enneagram” that “the Enneagram is a sacred map to the soul.”Sleeping at Last is giving justice to this map and marking the journey into self with powerful lyrics and melodies, furthering his ability to create an experience rather than just something to listen to.Another recent project of O’Neal’s is his recent debut in podcasting. The album is called “Atlas: Enneagram” and the songs are simply titled “One” through “Nine.”
Ryan O'Neal. Huge Love, Ryan - Sleeping At Last. From the first note to the end, I felt it a journey into who I am. Sleeping at Last is a folk-indie band with soothing vocals and haunting melodies, and they impressed me with this album. Within this test, there are nine dominant personality types — most people identify strongly with one, but after completing the online test, it lists which types you had the highest percentage in. See ya on the flipside ∠(￣^￣) Taurus 4/20-5/20 What do you get when you Cora McClain | Editor-in-Chief It’s strange, Western, I’m sitting at my desk at 11:58 p.m. and all is peaceful and quiet.
The test itself is fun and eye-opening, but the band Sleeping at Last compiled an album where each song is sung through the perspective of each personality type, creating powerful tunes. The Western Howl @ WOU's Student Media Center - Western Oregon UniversityAries 3/21-4/19 Time to start my year-long backpacking adventure across the wilds of New Mexico! Late this summer, I found out that "Sleeping At Last" is going to start a new project where he's going to write songs from the perspective of each enneagram type! If you're curious as to how "One" was made, Episode 4 of my new podcast is out TODAY and is allll about the making of "One" - Over an our long episode, pulling apart the elements of the song to show you what/why/how these sounds and ideas became a song, AND I talk about what the Enneagram is, why I chose to write songs inspired by it, etc.
I already knew I was going to love it, and I couldn't wait! Sleeping at Last has gained quite a following from Lee University students.In the age of self-reflection and individualism, tools used as descriptions for identity are rising in popularity. Each song perfectly captures how each type feels in a surprisingly emotional way.The Enneagram test is, of course, flawed just like any personality test, but for those who are interested in learning their types and crying to their song, the test can be taken at I made my closest friends and family take the test and listening to their songs I was touched and so were they. My upcoming Enneagram songs are coming right around the corner!