Sounds
of this website
While
you have been browsing this website you have been listening to some of my favourite
Irish music.
this page I would like to thank all those who have given their
kind permission to use their music online.
Ronan Hardiman
Many of the pages are enhanced by the beautiful original compositions of Ronan Hardiman.
| My sincere thanks to Ronan for his kind permission to use his music on my website. Ronan Hardiman is one of Ireland's foremost composers, known at home for his many television and film scores, including the award-winning TV series 'Waterways', and famous worldwide for his incredible original scores for Michael Flatley's 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Feet of Flames'. These shows have become the most successful dance shows of all time, with Ronan's music a major factor in their success. |
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Now, he is also widely acclaimed for his wonderful solo albums, 'Solas' and 'Anthem'. If you would like to learn more about the man and his music, visit his official website at:
and read the exclusive interview I had the honor of conducting with him for CelticCafe, the online magazine of Celtic culture:
My
Exclusive Ronan Hardiman Interview
Included
there is Ronan's own tale of the creation of the 'Silver Swans' music!
My review of Ronan Hardiman's new album, "Anthem"
The
music accompanying this page is an early arrangement
(pre-Lord of theDance)
by Ronan Hardiman
of the tradional air 'Carrickfergus'.
Olive Hurley
On the Sna Si (Fairy Threads) pages of this website you will hear samples of traditional Irish dance music arranged and produced by Olive Hurley. Olive's School of Irish Dance in Dublin has trained some of the world's top Irish dancers, including many World Champions and stars of shows such as Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames. Olive is renouned worldwide for her Step by Step teach-yourself Irish Dance videos, as well as her collection of dance music CDs.
Since I met Olive through interviewing her for Celtic Cafe online I have designed lace for her class costumes, a project that has enabled me to start on a new adventure applying handmade lace to the modern world.
To see my interview with Olive CLICK HERE
Please visit Olive's website at http://www.olivehurley.com
Liza Callahan
Also featured on my website is music from Chicago born Irish American singer and composer Liza Callahan. Her debut album, 'Stalling from Fear' is a true 'follow your dream' project. A friend introduced me to Liza's songs on the telephone from the US (!) and I had to hear more, so ordered her CD. Then I had the pleasure of working on an email interview with Liza and reviewing her CD for Celtic Cafe. online, and she kindly consented to my using a favourite track on my latest web page.
To see my interview with Liza at Celtic Cafe, please CLICK HERE To see my review of Liza's CD "Stalling from Fear" CLICK HERE To see "Ireland in Pictures" (with music by Liza) CLICK HERE Please
visit Liza's own website at http://www.lizacallahan.com |  |