In Conversation with Shane O Fearghaill
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Shane \\xd3 FearghailShane is an Irish Singer-songwriter living in Vienna. From Dublin, his musical style fits neatly into the Irish Indie Folk box. Likened to REM, Crowded House, Rufus Wainright III, Glen Hansard and Ron Sexsmith, it is easy to see where his songwriting loyalties lie. Irish music however, is his first love. Strange times indeed. From social distancing to lockdowns. Hopefully we are on the other side and things are beginning to open up.
Born From Tradition \\u2013 Volume 1This is an Irish folk album. In mirth and measure. It is an album that comes back to the idea of home. I suppose it\\u2019s me holding my hands up to say, this is who I am and where I come from. No excuses and no compromises. No apologies. Working on this album has helped me understand what connection really means. And with that information, comes a new found admiration.
Containing ten ballads, Born From Tradition (my fourth album), was recorded in Dublin and Vienna. The first sessions of vocal and guitar where put down at AP Studios Dublin before lockdown. The remainder was recorded and produced in Vienna with the help of friends and great musicians. Five tracks are self penned, two of which are in the Irish language (written by myslef and R\\xf3is\\xedn N\\xed Bhriain). The remaining four songs are ballads that have had an impact on my writing and singing since I was a child. They help tell the story. And that\\u2019s what this album is all about.
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