In a world where the echoes of poetry and the pulse of music intertwine, Pearse McGloughlin emerges with The Falls, a five-track EP that invites listeners into a realm where the ethereal meets the tangible. Set to be released through Urchin Music & Bluestack Records, this latest offering is not merely an album; it is a meditation, a sonic tapestry woven from the threads of McGloughlin’s contributions to the 2023 stage production Ireland Is, a collaboration with a constellation of voices—Danez Smith, Hollie McNish, Colm Keegan, Felicia Olusanya, and Erin Fornoff—each reflecting the complexities of contemporary Ireland.
The title, The Falls, draws its essence from Smith’s poem, Sioux Falls, a piece that resonates with the weight of place and the fluidity of memory. It is a reminder that transformation is not just a theme but a lived experience, a current that runs through the very fabric of our existence.
A Sonic Journey Through the Poetic Landscape
With this EP, McGloughlin crafts five compositions that are at once delicate and profound, each track a portal into its own meditative soundscape. The music unfolds like a whispered secret, blending ambient textures with reflective songwriting, creating an experience that lingers after the last note fades.
Track Listing:
- The Falls
- A Summer
- An tÓir
- A Spring
- You Always Tried (In Search of Home)
A Collaborative Vision
The Falls is a testament to creative synergy, performed and mixed by McGloughlin himself, with the mastering touch of the esteemed Seán Mac Erlaine. The artwork, crafted by Niall Stafford, serves as a visual echo of the EP’s contemplative spirit, inviting listeners to engage not just with sound, but with sight and thought.
Release Details and Availability
The Falls available digitally through Bluestack Records and across all streaming platforms now.