Dublin based Songwriter / Composer / Singer / Guitarist Hugh Doolan has performed and recorded all over Europe; most recently though, particularly through the interactivity of Soundcloud, and with some notable film work under the belt, his musical output has exploded! A number of albums are already available on iTunes and Bandcamp and many more new tracks get their first airing on Soundcloud where there’s a strong and fast growing following that are presently lapping up anything to come out of his studio.
Styles vary from acoustic songs to soundscapes to electronic remixes and film soundtrack material. Everything is self-produced and includes collaborations with a host of other musicians around the planet; think earthy & atmospheric guitars fused with assorted live and sampled instruments. A distinctive voice tinged with folk soul velvetness and sharp everyday-poetic lyrics.
Due to the huge popularity of Maiden …. Speech on Soundcloud (over 11k listens), no doubt because of its dedication to Aung San Suu Kyi, Hugh has released this rich-textured instrumental single to iTunes, – available here. Its blend of free expression and east-meets-west world music vibe aptly evokes the courage, determination, desire for freedom and grace, shown by Daw Aung.
For his film work that followed the huge success of the IFTA award winning documentary Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey Hugh’s next musical project would also be about strong determined women; in this case female boxers in Ireland in the feature documentary Gloves and Glory which will be premiered at the Underground Cinema Festival September 13th in Dun Laoghaire.
Tracks that feature in the film can be heard here. The ‘Bernadette..’ soundtrack album is available here
Hugh is an active contributor to Soundcloud where he has forged some great musical partnerships.
Check out a very special soundscape by Máistrí called Melodure, which features Hugh’s ambient electric guitar playing, or “Dont Go” (KiwiFly Remix) which showcases Hugh’s production skills and is a bopping remix of the hugely popular American singer artist Zefora‘s compelling original. In the last year alone he has clocked up multi-genre collaborations with artists from as far away as Jamaica, California, Portugal, London and, eh.. Dublin :) see soundcloud homepage for full list
Hugh is performing at Raff’s OPEN MIC night in Skerries, Friday September 7th
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