Wexford is a small town on the South East coast of Ireland - founded by the Vikings around 800AD. So Very apt then that is should count amongst its 20,000 populace a man whose music is steeped in mystery and world history — with a guitar style that nods not just to rock and folk, but heralds the strangest marriage of MEXICAN, FLEMENCO... and CELTIC influences!
RONAN FURLONG has forged a reputation as one of the most original ''singer-songwriters'' to be found anywhere on the planet! His first guitar teacher was Wexford author and musician Billy Roche, then came lessons from Mexican guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriella!
“I was so fortunate to encounter them and gain an insight into their style’’, says Ronan, ‘’I’ve now fused it with my celtic and rock roots, and I write in open tunings which allows the guitar to breath and express itself’’.
The result can be heard here on ‘’Mystic Mountain’’ – a vivacious cocktail tearing along apace ... a one man guitar orchestra that defies belief and challenges the senses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFdkoh6S5s8
But of course its ALL about the song, and from the wilder to a milder side - Ronan's new single ''REDEEMER'' is a delightful foray into the more established pop/folk genre -with a charm and innocence that engages and endears.
’This is a song dear to my heart’’, he says, ‘’It’s designed to sooth the soul and lift the spirit in these troubled times. It also has that ''ear-worm' factor normally confined to faceless pop’’.
RONAN is a fascinating character - a true ''one-off'' and a ''Pandoras Box'' of styles, roots and worldly treasures.
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