New Irish band 'GreenBirdFlying' first album release - Available now on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
GreenBirdFlying is the newly formed alt folk trio of Cliodhna Quinlan, Mark Murphy and Mandi Frankham. As a trio, they perform tuneful original songs of poetry set to music that fit around many genres including traditional, old-time and Americana. They have just released their first album 'GreenBirdFlying'. Each song uses the poetry of well-known poets such as Christina Rossetti, Sara Teasdale, Victor Hugo and others for the lyrics.
For the launch the band will perform songs from the album as well as new songs and instrumentals. There will also be a guest appearance by Sligo poet Mary Branley, who collaborates with the band on other projects.
The album contains 11 original songs and one carefully curated cover that range in mood from haunting beautiful to playfully dark. Their songs are rooted in the poetry the lyrics are taken from. These words, from a myriad of poetic sources, are given memorable melodies and rich harmonies by the band. The album also features special guest Rónán Ó'Snodaigh (Kila) on several tracks.
About the Musicians
Cliodhna Quinlan band leader and composer, is an accomplished fiddler, has worked and toured with many artists, such as theatre director Mike Scott for several productions and singer Hazel O'Connor. She arranged and performed strings on the first album by songwriter and percussionist Rónán Ó'Snodaigh, "Tiptoe".
Mark Murphy, co-composer and arranger, is a piano player, multi-instrumentalist and music teacher. He is a long standing music professional having worked with a host of north west based musicians over the years. He is also the pianist with jazz group The Kobe Trio. Their most recent debut album was declared "One of the finds of 2020" on BBC radio Ulster.
Singer Mandi Frankham is the third part of GreenBirdFlying. Her most recent release is 'Frankham and Love', a classic pop and RnB album of original songs featuring some of the finest studio musicians in Ireland. This was named by Tony Clayton-Lea as “one of the best soul albums of the year”.
