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Seamus Ó Muíneacháin
Jimmy Monaghan (Irish: Seamus Ó Muíneacháin) is an Irish musician from Belmullet, Ireland. He has released music as a solo artist, and as a member of the anti-folk band Music for Dead Birds. Music In 2007, he formed Music for Dead Birds with drummer Dónal Walsh in Galway city. One of the band's first gigs was a live performance on Anocht FM from the Roisin Dubh in August 2007. Their debut album, '' And then it rained for seven days'', was released in 2009 by the Irish record label Rusted Rail. This was followed by the independently released '' The Pope's Sister'', a concept album about the influence of the Catholic church in Ireland, in 2011, ''Vitamins'' in 2014, and ''Pagan Blessings'' in 2018. He began releasing ambient instrumental music in 2011, with ''The Connacht Tribune'' writing in 2022 that; "Through five albums he has approached ambient, instrumental soundscapes with piano melodies, gentle guitar, percussion and field recordings – using his music to refle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanoi
Hanoi ( ; ; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Vietnam, second-most populous city of Vietnam. The name "Hanoi" translates to "inside the river" (Hanoi is bordered by the Red River (Asia), Red and Black River (Asia), Black Rivers). As a Municipalities of Vietnam, municipality, Hanoi consists of 12 List of urban districts of Vietnam, urban districts, 17 Huyện, rural districts, and 1 District-level town (Vietnam), district-level town. The city encompasses an area of . and as of 2024 has a population of 8,718,000. Hanoi had the second-highest gross regional domestic product of all Vietnamese provinces and municipalities at US$51.4 billion in 2022, behind only Ho Chi Minh City. In the third century BCE, the Cổ Loa Citadel, Cổ Loa Capital Citadel of Âu Lạc was constructed in what is now Hanoi. Âu Lạc then Vietnam under Chinese rule, fell under Chinese rule for a thousand years. In 1010, under the Lý dynasty, Vietnamese emperor Lý Thái Tổ established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitamins (album)
''Vitamins'' is the third studio album by Irish anti-folk band Music for Dead Birds. Background and release The album was recorded in one weekend at Data Studios, County Kerry, with recording engineer Tadgh Healy. The album was released on 17 April 2014 as both a Pay what you want digital download and a limited edition CD run of 100 copies. Lead track ''The Farmer's Corn'' was broadcast by RTÉ 2fm in Ireland and 2SER in Australia. A music video was produced for the track ''Magic Witch'' which received national media attention for its dark content. Reception Writing for ''Ptolemaic Terrascope'', Simon Lewis said that "The sudden stop/starts, so beloved of Seattle residents, do sometimes get a little wearing, but it's never less than intriguing listening, and the good songs have their own chutzpah." In a review for '' GoldenPlec'', Danny Kilmartin opined "“Vitamins” does have its moments. Its major flaw, however, is its inconsistency and lack of cohesion." Track listin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Moon Set
''Blue Moon Set'' is the fourth solo album by Irish ambient musician Seamus Ó Muíneacháin. The album was broadcast on several major radio stations, including BBC Radio 6, RTÉ, KEXP, and WFMU, and received a positive critical reception. Background and release The album was recorded in O'Muineachain's hometown of Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, from January to March 2020, and was subsequently released during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland. The album had its premier on KDHX on 17 March 2020, and was released three days later, both digitally and as a limited edition blue cassette tape The Compact Cassette, also commonly called a cassette tape, audio cassette, or simply tape or cassette, is an analog audio, analog magnetic tape recording format for Sound recording and reproduction, audio recording and playback. Invented by L ..., on March 20. Several music videos were created for the album, including a video for 'Slow Closing Day' by Ir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KEXP
KEXP-FM (90.3 FM broadcasting, FM) is a non-commercial Radio broadcasting, radio station in Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States, specializing in indie music programmed by its disc jockeys. KEXP's studios are located at the Seattle Center, and the transmitter is in the city's Capitol Hill, Seattle, Capitol Hill neighborhood. The station is operated by the 501(c)(3) organization, non-profit entity Friends of KEXP, an affiliate of the University of Washington. Since March 19, 2024, KEXP-FM's programming has been rebroadcast over Alameda, California–licensed KEXC, which serves the San Francisco Bay Area. As well as daily Variety (radio), variety mix shows featuring mostly alternative rock music, KEXP hosts weekly programs dedicated to other musical genres, such as hip hop music, hip hop, Afrobeat, punk rock, punk, Ambient music, ambient, alternative country, Latin music, and world music. The station also regularly hosts live, in-studio performances by artists. Alongside i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi ( ; ; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Vietnam, second-most populous city of Vietnam. The name "Hanoi" translates to "inside the river" (Hanoi is bordered by the Red River (Asia), Red and Black River (Asia), Black Rivers). As a Municipalities of Vietnam, municipality, Hanoi consists of 12 List of urban districts of Vietnam, urban districts, 17 Huyện, rural districts, and 1 District-level town (Vietnam), district-level town. The city encompasses an area of . and as of 2024 has a population of 8,718,000. Hanoi had the second-highest gross regional domestic product of all Vietnamese provinces and municipalities at US$51.4 billion in 2022, behind only Ho Chi Minh City. In the third century BCE, the Cổ Loa Citadel, Cổ Loa Capital Citadel of Âu Lạc was constructed in what is now Hanoi. Âu Lạc then Vietnam under Chinese rule, fell under Chinese rule for a thousand years. In 1010, under the Lý dynasty, Vietnamese emperor Lý Thái Tổ established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of Lakes (album)
''City of Lakes'' is the third studio album by Irish ambient musician Seamus Ó Muíneacháin. Background and release O'Muineachain produced the album while living in Hanoi, Vietnam. The album was released on 28 June 2017. Lead single ''Under the Overpass'' received national radio play on RTÉ. The album found a following in the yoga community, with the yoga instructor Timothy Burgin, reviewing it for Yoga Basics, saying ''"These beautiful, elaborate, yet introspective neoclassical-ambient instrumental compositions work great played during a gentle yoga practice."'' It was listed as a "Significant release of 2019" by Star's End :''Star's End is also a 1974 album by British composer David Bedford and a 1982 novel by Glen Cook.'' ''Star's End'' is a weekly, five-hour-long new-age music radio show broadcast by 88.5 WXPN, the University of Pennsylvania's radio station, i .... Track listing # Caring - 4:27 # Bridges - 2:42 # Us in the Green - 3:13 # Sands - 3:03 # Under the Ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloves (album)
''Cloves'' is the second studio album by Irish ambient musician Seamus Ó Muíneacháin. Background and release O'Muineachain produced the album while living, "a 'boring' life, alone in a small town." The album was released on 28 June 2017 and was broadcast on radio stations including RTÉ, and Star's End, and received a positive critical reception, with PureMzine writing "''‘Cloves’ genuinely moves the soul''", and The Irish Times ''The Irish Times'' is an Irish daily broadsheet newspaper and online digital publication. It was launched on 29 March 1859. The editor is Ruadhán Mac Cormaic. It is published every day except Sundays. ''The Irish Times'' is Ireland's leading n ... naming it their ''Release of the week'' on 10 August 2017. Track listing # "Dusks" – 2:36 # "Sometimes We Fly" – 3:24 # "Gom" – 4:08 # "Interval for Avril" – 1:45 # "The City from Her Bedroom" – 3:18 # "Forest Frost" – 3:35 # "Moonfire" – 2:28 # "Radaitheora" – 3:05 # "Nightdreamin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Taobh Tuathail
''An Taobh Tuathail'' is an Irish language alternative music program broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. It has been produced and presented by Cian Ó Cíobháin since its inception in 1999. History Ó Cíobháin, originally from Country Kerry, started broadcasting ''An Taobh Tuathail'' from ''RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta'' headquarters in Casla in 1999. The name ''An Taobh Tuathail'' translates to English as 'The Other Side', and Ó Cíobháin, who had worked as a music journalist for the publication ''Fionse'', often used this term when describing B-sides. RTE Rnag previously only allowed Irish language and instrumental music on the station, but that rule was changed in 2005 thanks to the then Minister for the Arts Culture and The Gaeltacht Michael D Higgins, allowing ''An Taobh Tuathail'' to broadcast songs sung in other languages. Cian Ó Cíobháin has released several compilation albums of music featured on the show. It won a bronze accolade at the 2014 IMRO Radio Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whelan's (music Venue)
Whelan's is a pub and music venue in Dublin, Ireland. Profile Numerous international artists have played at the venue, including Jeff Buckley, Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Kate Nash, Townes Van Zandt, Damien Rice and Allen Toussaint. The pub was also the location for scenes of the movie '' P.S. I Love You'' in which the characters take a trip to Ireland. The pub is quoted in the film as follows: "''Denise, take Holly to Whelan's, my favourite pub. There's beautiful music to be heard, beautiful people to be around'' ". Notable acts Many Irish and international acts have performed at Whelan's, including: * Airbourne * Andy Irvine & Dick Gaughan * Arctic Monkeys * Bloc Party * Brave Giant * Christy Moore * Damien Rice * David Kitt * Dum Dum Girls * Ed Sheeran * Fight Like Apes * Hozier * Josh Ritter * Kate Nash * Mumford & Sons * Nick Cave * Paddy Casey * Shed Seven * Something Happens * The Academic The Academic are an Irish indie rock band fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic is an annual arts-and-music festival which has been staged since 2004 at Stradbally Hall in Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland. Overview It is organised by Pod Concerts and Festival Republic, who purchased the majority shareholding in 2009. It was voted Best Medium-Sized European Festival at the 2010 European Festival Awards, and has been voted Best Big Festival at each of the last four Irish Festival Awards since they began in 2007. The Electric Picnic won eight awards in Hot Press's 2011 Festival Awards, including 'Best Large Festival'. In 2023, it was awarded 'Festival of the Year' in the Ticketmaster Awards. The Picnic has been described as "Ireland's version of Glastonbury" and "a great inspiration to Latitude" by one of its business partners, Laois. In 2006 US magazine ''Billboard'' called it "a magnificent rock n roll circus, a textbook example of everything a festival should be" and ''Rolling Stone'' described it as "one of the best festivals we've ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
