The Unearthed project was created during the 2020/2021 lockdowns. Most musicians, including myself, were unable to perform or channel their creative energy into in-person collaborations. The project itself was created during this reflective period in which I decided to focus all my attention into my own compositions and arrangements. Unearthed has a number of meanings to me in relation to this project; unearthing my own solo adventure with the project, unearthing the many unique sounds of the Uilleann Pipes and using them in combination as a percussive element within my own original compositions.
‘Unearthed’ nods to traditions from the past, cast from deep passion and respect, to push boundaries of innovation and creativity whilst never losing sight of the source.
I composed and recorded original contemporary Irish music alongside more common repertoire, and used the authentic and unique sounds of the Irish Uilleann Pipes as programming samples – as percussion and rhythm underneath the melody of the track. The album was created with producer Seán Óg Graham.
- Cape Clear (5:19)
- Unearthed (4:19)
- One Four Four (4:34)
- m’Éireannach Bán (5:48)
- Rise of Macha (4;10)
- Midnight Robbery (4:18)
- Tullycrine (3:20)
- Mist from the Moyle (3:47)
- Lake Banook (4:59)
