From the Martin Byrne Live Music sessions. This is my take on the great song, Finnegans Wake.
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February 14, 2012
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February 14, 2012
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Music Album: Martin Byrne, My Ireland
In 2010 Martin Byrne released his debut album titled ‘My Ireland’.
This beautifully crafted album is a collection of Eleven original tracks all written by Martin himself, covering a wide range of topics from the Famine — 61 Days, to the legendary Tommy Makem — The Bard Of Armagh — right up to the rivetting ballad — Haul Away. As the title suggests – they are all songs about the people the place and the history of our great land.
With Acoustic Guitar by Mike Hanrahan (of Stockton’s Wing ), music by David Yeats, Harry Long, Charlie Arkins, Christy Sheridan, Paul Martin, John Gilbride and music and direction from Gerry Simpson, the sound on this album is truly magic.
Within months of it’s release Martin was voted 2010 Best Singer Song Writer of The Year at West Limerick 102 fm Annual Awards. Previous award winners include June Rodgers, Foster and Allen, Caitlin Murtagh, Mike Condon, Eddie Lee, Catriona Michael Collins, The Dreamers and many more.
My Ireland Album ~ available to buy/ download
- All good record stores
- Buy The My Ireland CD signed by Martin Byrne – click here
- also My Ireland by Martin Byrne in iTunes – click here
My Ireland Album Musicians
- Martin Byrne – guitar, vocals
- Mike Hanrahan – accoustic guitars
- Harry Long – whistles
- David Yeates – whistles
- Charlie Arkins – fiddle/ viola
- Gerry Simpson – piano/ sampling/ accordian/ backing vocals
- Christy Sheridan – mandolin/ banjo
- Paul Martin – bass
- Gerry Mulroy – backing vocals
- John Gilbride – Poetry [Ballad of Thomas Ashe]
- Gerry Simpson – Poetry [Flowers on the Water]
My Ireland Album ~ further
- All songs written by Martin Byrne
- All tracks arranged and produced by Gerry Simpson and Martin Byrne
My Ireland Album Track Listing
- Ireland My Ireland
- Home Sweet Home
- The Changing Face of Dublin
- Carry My Love
- Haul Away
- The Bard of Armagh
- Flowers On the Water
- Sixty One Days
- The Ballad of Thomas Ashe
- All the Little Boats
- Lament for Patrick Kavanagh
All enquiries about stocking Martin Byrne Music, instore plays, gigs and appearances – For online/ press/ radio or other – for interviews/ images/ music or promotional copies, please email requests to:
FAO: Johnathan Peters at martin@MartinByrne.ie with the email title – ‘Media Request’ and the following information:
- your music blog/ publication/ radio/ print/ venue or other
- your name and address
- a weblink to your publication [if applicable]
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February 13, 2012
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Buy My Ireland On CD – Signed By Martin Byrne
Fancy owning your very own personally signed copy of the Martin Byrne My Ireland CD ?
€15 Postage Included – To Anywhere In The World
This beautifully crafted album is a collection of Eleven original tracks all written by Martin himself, covering a wide range of topics from the Famine — 61 Days, to the legendary Tommy Makem — The Bard Of Armagh — right up to the rivetting ballad — Haul Away. As the title suggests – they are all songs about the people the place and the history of our great land.
With Acoustic Guitar by Mike Hanrahan (of Stockton’s Wing ), music by David Yeats, Harry Long, Charlie Arkins, Christy Sheridan, Paul Martin, John Gilbride and music and direction from Gerry Simpson, the sound on this album is truly magic.
Within months of it’s release Martin was voted 2010 Best Singer Song Writer of The Year at West Limerick 102 fm Annual Awards. Previous award winners include June Rodgers, Foster and Allen, Caitlin Murtagh, Mike Condon, Eddie Lee, Catriona Michael Collins, The Dreamers and many more.
How do you buy a signed Martin Byrne My Ireland CD…. ?
1. Click the image below
- On the right hand side of your screen – click Buy The Signed CD Now !!
- The screen will change and you should see something like so….. [see step 2]
2. Select number of Signed CD’s
- On the left hand side enter the number of CD’s required.
- Then click the down directional arrow
3. Complete Your Order
- Simply fill in your credit card details
4. Then What Happens Next Martin ?
- I’ll take a lovely new CD from the stores.
- I’ll Personally sign it and I’ll personally post it to you.
- You know of course you can also buy My Ireland by Martin Byrne in iTunes – click here
- Then you enjoy listening to the music. The very reason I recorded the album.
- You can send me a wee note saying you were glad you did 😉
Any queries or question ?
- simply pop me an email: Martin@MartinByrne.ie
- Telephone: 00353 86 863 8568
- Facebook: Facebook.com/MartinByrneMusic
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February 11, 2012
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Behind The [Music] Scenes And Your Feedback
You may have noticed recently that there have been a few changes happening in regard to the online [email, website and what have you] side of things. All for the better I hear you say. And rightly so.
In that regard and in short some of the very simple things were breaking and were sticky tape was solving the issues short term, in reality they really needed to be replaced. So I replaced them.
This is where you [yes YOU !] come in 😉
1. My Email address now works !
Yes, the simplest thing ever! Unfortunately if you did send me an email in the last few months I may not have got it. But it’s all fixed now.
– email Martin@MartinByrne.ie
Your feedback is so important and it is you who makes my song writing so worthwhile. Wouldn’t it be pointless if not one could hear my music ? Love it hate, criticism or feedback – it’s all good and I thank you and ask that you will continue to feed me with your pearls of wisdom.
2. Comments on Martin Byrne Website
Many of you left some really nice comments on the Martin Byrne, About page. Yet again a really great way for you to let me know your thoughts – that, I should add I so very much need, look forward to and sincerely appreciate – the reality was that the page itself became a little untidy [is that the right word to use ? ].
click here – Music and News
Where do you go to comment now ? very simply pick a post on the Music and News page – click the title and leave your comment. More than you might realise, they do help if they are even mildly negative to make the music better for the future and are words of encouragement when you feel I’ve got it just right.
3. Martin Byrne Music on Facebook
For those a little more online I did have a personal page. I’ve now left that. There’s more than just computer reasons behind it – but in short, it’s all about making my music better, for you – you the listener. Where will you find me now ?
click here – Martin Byrne on Facebook
Click the Like Button and where you see a news trinket you can choose to share, link or comment. Once again, for you and for the music that I love so very much – I so live for it, but it would mean nothing without knowing you love it as much as I do.
4. My Ireland – The Album
It never really existed on the site before but you can now buy the My Ireland album on CD or for the more technical of you in iTunes. Simply click a link below
- Buy The My Ireland signed CD – click here
- Or click here to view My Ireland by Martin Byrne in iTunes
5. Subscribe to Martin Byrne Music and News by Email
Straight into your email inbox – it’s a really great way to keep up with all the announcements and updates. This link explain how to do so:
click here – Subscribe to Martin Byrne Music News
Let me know what you think ? And [in advance] thank you, sincerely.
Martin
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February 10, 2012
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Subscribe To Martin Byrne’s Music and News
All the new vids, music gigs and upcoming releases straight to your email inbox…. sounds good, right ? Sounds great Martin, I hear you say.
Yes folks, as the image and the red arrow below directs you to…. over there on the right hand side of the site…….
Over there on the right hand side of the website there’s a wee little box and if you should so kindly pop your email address in there, then you will receive all the latest updates straight into your email inbox. Sounds simple ? It is.
How to Subscribe:
- Pop your email in the wee box over there on the right hand side of the website.
- Then you will get an email asking you to agree to the sign up you just signed up to.
- Click the confirm follow button
And the next time we see each other I’ll dedicate and sing a song especially for and to you. Now, you can’t say fairer than that.
Thanks all and best for now,
Martin
