Following her performance on the Other Room Stage at Other Voices last weekend, folk artist Niamh Bury shared 5 songs with us that influenced her set:
1. “Slim Slow Slider” – Van Morrison
“Astral Weeks” is one of my all-time favourite albums, and this song is magic – especially the slidey double bass.
2. “Song for our daughter” – Laura Marling
Laura Marling is a big inspiration and I love the production on this song. The piano sound is gorgeous and the big rich strings are like a present towards the end.
3. “1922 Blues” – Charlie Parr
I’m a big fan of Charlie’s finger-style guitar playing. Who Am I To Tell Him? evolved out of messing around with this song.
4. “Bonny Boy” – Shirley and Dolly Collins
I’m very inspired by both Irish and English folk. I adore Shirley’s voice and her sister Dolly’s funky pipe organ sound.
5. “Hey, That’s no way to say Goodbye” – Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen is simply the best at painting little vignettes for the listener to step into. I love the simplicity of his classical guitar and the floaty backing vocals on this one.
One of the most talked about rising acts on the Irish folk scene, over the past six months alone, Niamh Bury has collaborated and shared the stage with acts like Ye Vagabonds, Martin Hayes, Myles O’Reilly and Niamh Regan. Captivating audiences with stirring vocals, adept lyricism, and striking interpretations of old songs; Bury’s anticipated debut album of self-penned material, recorded and produced by Brían Mac Gloinn (Ye Vagabonds), is due for release next year through Ireland’s most iconic record label, Claddagh Records.
Listen to Niamh’s handpicked songs and let them take you back to #OV2023 here:
