RÓNÁN Ó SNODAIGH + MYLES O REILLY
Share new single and video:
‘KING OF THE KINGDOM’ (RÍ A’RÍOCHT)
From their upcoming album
‘THE BEAUTIFUL ROAD’
Out July 28th 2023, via Claddagh Records
‘King of the Kingdom’ official video
Musicians Rónán Ó Snodaigh (Kíla) and Myles O’Reilly have joined forces again to release their second album ‘The Beautiful Road‘, a soulful blend of folk, traditional, and ambient crossover, coming July 28th.
Following on from the first song released last month ‘Níl Aon Easpa Orm’, the duo share an instrumental track, and accompanying video: ‘King of the Kingdom (Rí A’Ríocht)’, in which Rónán emulates the sound of the ocean, to which the song serves as an ode: https://youtu.be/yupGGG536ts
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Rónán speaks of the recording process, saying, “I’ve been collecting rings, earrings, and keyrings that I’ve found in cities around the world, sewing them into leg shakers and belts for a number of years. While recording this album with Myles during four stormy days in West Cork, we could hear the roar of the Atlantic Ocean every time we stepped outside. This inspired me to wear them all at once, and dance to the track. I used my full body to play the rhythm of a heartbeat, the first beat we hear in the womb, mixed with glorious high-frequency patterns that the wind, the sea and waves can create.”
Myles recalls, “It was mesmerizing to watch and listen to Rónán in the studio, wearing a full suit of bells and dancing to the song. I immediately thought we also need to film this! On returning to Dublin, we moved in to D-Light Studios for the day. A blank and neutral space where Rónán could dance, be super playful, pay homage to and emulate the ocean with his remarkable suit of bells. Just as he had done for the recording. He wore blue clothing to represent the colour of the sea and painted his face white to mirror the white tips of breaking waves. The video was filmed by my close friend and cinematographer Steve O’Connor”.
ABOUT THE ALBUM ‘The Beautiful Road’:
Following the success of Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly’s debut album Tá Go Maith, which was warmly received by audiences after its release in May 2020, Rónán and Myles have been playing numerous shows at home and abroad, showcasing their unique sound to an ever-growing fanbase.
Having written and developed new songs while touring, the duo decamped to a log cabin in Roscommon and a farmhouse in remote West Cork to work on ‘The Beautiful Road’. Recording one song every day, surrounded by countryside and inspired by nature the pair set out to create a soothing listening experience by focusing on higher frequencies, inspired by the calming effects of bird song, wind, rain, and sea. They also sought to counter the increased levels of intrusive ambient “white noise” caused by traffic, machinery, and other unpredictable sounds arising from the worlds post pandemic return to frenzied norms. Noises that so often overwhelm our ears and inner filters. The result is a collection of songs that experiment with a variety of comforting sonic elements, including bells, breaths, brush-stroked rhythms, halftime beats, and ambient melodies, to create a sonic massage that relaxes the ears and settles the soul.
To accompany different moods and settings, Rónán and Myles carefully selected times and frequencies for each song, considering not only the tune but also the listener’s potential physical posture. From head-nodding paces and cheek-to-cheek melodies for seated listeners, to enough swing to keep dancers on the floor and enough room to drift off for those who prefer to unwind by walking or lying down, this album offers a range of sonic experiences for everyone. A musical refuge from the stresses of everyday life.
‘The Beautiful Road’ by Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly will be released July 28th via Claddagh Records. Pre-order at: https://claddaghrecords.com/collections/the-beautiful-road
TRACKLISTING:
- King of The Kingdom (Rí A’ Ríocht) (3:36)
- Níl Aon Easpa Orm (6:12) (VIDEO: https://youtu.be/bSV3iA0yGR8 )
- The Beautiful Road (6:02)
- Sí Liom (Uaireanta) (6:17)
- Calling All Angels (5:10)
- An Ghlas Ar An Domhain (4:14)
- Sin Sin (4:19)
- Análl Mór Doimhin (2:35)
- Bacon, Eggs, Blood and Bread (3.45)
LIVE DATES:
Sat Sept 2nd – Electric Picnic
Sat Sept 23rd – Waterville, Kerry: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/663590425827
Sun Sept 24th – Connolly’s, West Cork: https://connollysofleap.com/ticket/ronan-o-snodaigh-myles-oreilly-sunday-sept-24th/
Wed Sept 27th – Whelan’s, Dublin
Friday Oct 20th – Culdaff, Donegal
+ More to be announced
RÓNÁN Ó SNODAIGH
https://www.ronanosnodaigh.ie/
Bandcamp – Spotify – Facebook – Twitter / @ronanosnodaigh – Instagram
BIO: https://www.ronanosnodaigh.ie/info
MYLES O’REILLY
Youtube – Facebook – Instagram – Spotify – Bandcamp – Patreon – Twitter
