John Hegarty releases his new album Daydreaming this Friday and plays Whelan's of Dublin accompanied by Mary Barnecutt on cello and Kenneth Rice on violin on 22 September. We asked John the BIG questions . . .
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Daydreaming follows previous albums Twilight and Into The Great Unknown and reprieves his trademark classic songwriting style with a rich tapestry of pastoral landscapes, hazy summer days and happy-sad memories.
John plays a mini-grand piano accompanied by a string quartet comprising the talents of violinists Rice and Maria Ryan, viola player Gawain Usher and cellist Orlaith Ni Challanain.
Daydreaming is Kilkenny-based Rollercoaster Records newest release.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am a songwriter and instrumentalist with a number of solo albums like Twilight and Into The Great Unknown. I featured on the very first Other Voices TV show and album. Glen Hansard covers one of my songs, Limerick, and has played it in venues around the globe.
How would you describe your music?
Acoustic, singer-songwriter reflections with a hint of 70s’ analogue.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Nick Drake, Scott Walker and Joni Mitchell.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
The Pogues in Horan's in Tralee many moons ago. One of the most exciting shows I have ever seen.
What was the first record you ever bought?
London Calling by The Clash.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Laundry Song by Mary and the Pigeons. So good I wish I'd wrote it.
Favourite lyric of all time?
]"And now we rise, And we are everywhere, And now we rise from the ground" - From The Morning by Nick Drake.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Madame George by Van Morrison.
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Where can people find your music/more information?
My website.
Alan Corr
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