I use this soundcloud more for putting up new tracks and experiments since I don't know how to rearrange the order of tracks here. For finished stuff and downloadable albums, check out my Free Music Archive profile http://freemusicarchive.org/music/junior85/

I'm a musician and composer from Galway, Ireland. I have also played drums for Grand Pocket Orchestra, Dott, Milan Jay, So Cow, Meljoann, Damo Suzuki, Vince Mack Mahon, Seamus Fogarty, Local Living
Guy, Laura Sheeran, Viking Moses, Imogen Gunner. 




Its not trad but its not folk either, a mix of rip-roaring delicately played instrumental compositions taking inspiration from all over Europe, together with  spectacular vocals. The Silken Same's music has its roots in the folk and traditional realms for sure, but has the scope to reach a wider audience.
 
Stating off life under Mossy Nolan's own name, the duo released an album first in 2012 and an EP in 2016. The album received lavish praise from well-respected corners of the musicpress, and topped album of 2012 polls. It comprised of elegantly crafted songs and tunes both original and traditional played on Bouzouki and Mandolin. Colm's edgy style of guitar playing, both acoustic and electronic, adds a dynamic characteristic throughout the record and compliments the material beautifully.

Their first release as The Silken Same was traditional song Jennifer Gentle. 


"If we’re talking about being firmly rooted between the traditional and the modern, then no-one embodies that more perfectly"  Nialler9

"bursting with both charm and integrity"  2UIBestow

"this is an excellent debut album by Mossy Nolan, with a fine mixture of songs and tunes both old and new, played and sung with great skill and passion" Peter Crowley (FATEA)


 

MUSIC PAGES AND VIDEO LINKS:
 
http://mossynolanmusic.bandcamp.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwl3uGOs_0I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAcPeh3tiw

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