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Uaigneas

by Jack O'Rourke

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A poem by Brendan Behan set to music by Jack O’Rourke

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Uaigneas

Blas sméara dubha
tar eís báisti
ar bharr an tsléibhe.

I dtost an phríosúin
feadaíl fhuar an traenach.

Cogar gháire beirt leannán
don aonarán.

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released August 4, 2023
Music composed by Jack O’Rourke
Words from a poem by Brendan Behan

Vocals and piano - Jack O’Rourke
Cello - Aisling Fitzpatrick
Fiddle - Conor Caldwell
Vocal harmonies - Bob Gallagher
Electric Guitar and effects - Hugh Dillon


Recorded by Davie Ryan and Chloe Nagle at Triskel Christchurch

Mixing by Ber Quinn (John Grant, Villagers)

Mastering by Ruairí O Flaherty (Rufus Wainwright, Lana Del Ray and Los Lobos)

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Jack O'Rourke Cork, Ireland

Jack O’Rourke was described by Hotpress as “one of Ireland’s most gifted songwriters” in a review for his 2019 album, Ivory Towers. A Corkonian, Jack certainly references the musicality of Leeside turn of phrase, but his songs explore unique character studies, matters of the heart and are deeply personal, yet universal. This particularly rings true on his upcoming third album, Wild Place ... more

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