A Primitive Delight

A Primitive Place (alt.version)

Emotional Damage

Heavy Heat

A gorgeous, melodic composition that skillfully employs minimal sounds and beats to enhance the experimental vocals/phrases, whispers, chants, lullabies, elvish murmurs, and fundamental sustained notes.

Like No Other (Ki La Be)

Like No Other - (Ki La Be)

This song is bursting with vibrancy and edge, delivering a powerful impact infused with touches of vintage synths and techniques! It straddles the realms of synth-pop, new wave, and industrial, blending elements from each.

Collected MC Exit

This song delivers a powerful impact with touches of vintage synths and techniques! If you like synth-pop, new wave, or/and industrial, you will love this.

Killing it Softly (OK Stop Listen)

Killing it Softly

Step into a world cloaked in shadows and whispers, where the ethereal meets the ominous. "Eclipse of Echoes" takes you on a hauntingly beautiful journey through a sonic realm crafted for an imaginary film's enigmatic landscape.

Drenched in darkness, each track is a canvas painted with layers of soundscapes that dance between the echoes of forgotten memories and the pulsating beats of an uncertain future. The album's cinematic concepts immerse the listener in a vivid, otherworldly atmosphere, conjuring images of vast, desolate landscapes where the unknown lurks in every shadow.

Electronic pulses intertwine with ethereal melodies, creating an intricate web of emotions that range from melancholic introspection to spine-tingling suspense. The absence of lyrics allows the music to speak a universal language, inviting the listener to interpret the story through their imagination.

From the eerie whispers of distant voices to the deep, resonating hums that echo through the subconscious, each track serves as a portal into a different facet of this enigmatic universe. The album is a mosaic of moods, seamlessly transitioning between moments of brooding intensity and serene introspection.

As the haunting soundscapes unfold, a sense of anticipation lingers in the air, building a crescendo of tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a sonic journey that traverses the uncharted territories of the mind, evoking a visceral response that lingers long after the final notes fade away.

"Eclipse of Echoes" is not merely an album; it's a sonic odyssey that invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where the absence of light births an intense beauty, where the silence between notes speaks volumes, and where the imagination takes flight amidst the dark, ambient, and electronic symphony.

Unlimited Time

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A song called 'YOU ARE . . . ' is the demo version and the final track will be finished soon. I wanted to share this with you all in its early stages.

You Are

Dive into the spellbinding universe of "MINIMA," a mesmerizing piano-driven composition that transcends the boundaries between elegance and enigma. At its core, a solitary piano weaves a haunting melody, each note echoing with the weight of untold stories. The piano becomes a narrator, guiding the listener through a dreamscape painted with nocturnal hues.

As the keys delicately dance, ethereal layers of ambient sounds emerge, casting a mysterious aura over the composition. These subtle textures, reminiscent of distant echoes and fleeting whispers, envelop the listener, inviting them to explore the twilight realms of imagination. The symbiotic relationship between the piano and ambient layers creates a sonic tapestry, rich in depth and emotional resonance.

In the latter part of the journey, "MINIMA" takes an unexpected turn as a synth takes center stage, a nod to the iconic soundscapes that Vince Clarke has masterfully woven into electronic music history. The synth sweeps in like a gust of wind, carrying the listener to new heights with its futuristic resonance. It's a crescendo that builds upon the established piano foundation, adding a contemporary edge to the timeless elegance of the composition.

Vince Clarke's influence is palpable in the intricate synth arrangements, creating a climactic finale that feels both nostalgic and groundbreaking. The amalgamation of classic piano, ambient layers, and the modern synth outro culminates in a musical experience that pays homage to the past while pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration.

"MINIMA" is more than a song; it's a journey through the landscapes of emotion, where the piano serves as the guide, ambient layers as the atmosphere, and the synth as the celestial culmination. It's a testament to the power of musical storytelling, weaving a narrative that unfolds like a vivid dream, leaving an indelible imprint on the listener's soul.

In the tapestry of "MINIMA," the timeless elegance of a piano meets the cutting-edge allure of synthesizers, creating a harmonious blend that transcends eras and genres, offering a glimpse into a world where the past and the future converge in a mesmerizing dance of sound and emotion.

Minima

Ciaran overcame a stutter and is now helping others.
LUNCHTIME WITH MUIREANN
WRITTEN BY: TODAY FM DATE: 10 MAR 2016

Oscar-winning film raising awareness of stutters and stammers
With the recent Oscar success of the Irish short film 'Stutterer', listener Ciaran McGonagle got in touch in the hope that people who have a stutter know there is help available.

He dropped into the studio to talk to Anton about overcoming his stutter and how he is now helping others overcome theirs.

After we featured a couple of interviews with Oscar-winning Irish film-maker Benjamin Cleary about his short film 'Stutterer', Ciaran sent us an email:

“Hi Anton, I began to stutter at around the age of 4. I was quite 'overt', meaning it was quite pronounced up until my teenage years when I started to try to cover up my stutter. I learned tricks and techniques that aided me in hiding who I really was. 

These techniques, however, only really worked in certain situations and when the pressure was on my speech would fall apart and my confidence would take a severe blow. 

I continued to hide my stutter from everyone, including myself, until my early twenties when I realized that I really had to address the problem.  It was causing huge frustrations in my career and personal life.”

Ciaran went on to describe how he overcame his stutter…

He tells Anton how he grew up in Donegal and for as long as he can remember he’s had a stutter. He was what you’d call ‘OVERT’ – it was obvious for all to hear. He remained OVERT until his teenage years – when he became self-conscious of his stutter, becoming COVERT, using techniques to hide his stutter. He tells Anton having a stutter was like an ice-berg – 10% of the problem is the physical stutter – 90% is an emotional struggle.

In 2006, aged 26, he rang Joe O’Donnell in The McGuire Programme but it took two years to pluck up the courage to attend his first class.  

It worked, and Ciaran now helps others to overcome their stutters.

He reveals that 90% of stutterers can’t say their own name and the cause of a stutter is unknown – it could be a traumatic experience or illness. The McGuire Programme has around 9,000 members worldwide and 1,500 in Ireland alone. 

You can contact the McGuire Programme through stammering.ie

Today FM - Ciaran Overcame A Stutter And Is Now Helping Others

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