Robb Murphy releases ‘My Joy’  https://youtu.be/P50rxLojLmA

‘My Joy’ is a delicate yet upbeat love song narrating how love grows from young to old.  This single is the first release from an album that will be released at the end of April.

The song was recorded during 2021 with support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media via The Music Industry Stimulus Package.  It features two members of the Ulster Orchestra, Danny McCann-Williams performing violin, and Sian Evans performing cello.  Danny also arranged the strings.

Accompanying the song is a stunning video filmed by David McGarvey showcasing the picturesque Mourne Mountains and the east coast of Northern Ireland.  This video project was funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Creative Individuals Recovery Program.

‘My Joy’ will be available on Bandcamp, iTunes, iTunes Music Player, Google Play Music, Amazon and other online music stores from the 19th of March 2022.

PRESS/MEDIA
“ … really cool! I like it a lot - lovely production too!” Sharon Corr on ’Never Letting You Go’

“…it’s a nifty little tune, and the video is cute as anything! … A beaut of a song (and a really cute animated video)…” Tony Clayton – Irish Times on ‘Italian Dreams’

"In Robb Murphy you have a singer that expresses his thoughts through song in a way that many try but come up short of the mark. Strong melodies backed by assured lyrics give Robb a fighting chance of survival is a tough industry” Roddie Cleere – KCLR 96 FM 
 
SONG CREDITS

Drums - Kevin Carlisle
Bass - David Bennington
Electric guitar – Rick McKee
String arrangement & Violin – Danny McCann-Williams
Cello – Sian Evans
Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano - Robb Murphy

Produced & recorded by Robb Murphy at Mill Valley Studios, Dromore.
Mixed at Camden Recording Studios, Dublin.
Mastered by Pete Maher, London.
℗ & © 2022 MVS

COVER ART - Ronan Reid

My Joy

Robb Murphy - My Joy

Christmas Eve

‘Next To Me’ sings of being appreciative of what we have and Robb also refers to his two young daughters with the lyric, ‘Let’s not rush this little mind’

Next To Me

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas with Luna Keller

The story behind the song ...

Mum and dad where very close and in their later years lived in their own world.  When mum passed unexpectedly dad was lost, so much that he just wanted to be with her.  Unknown to us he stopped taking all his medication thinking that very soon he would join her, but his body was much stronger than he expected and he was surprised to find he was still alive and physically fit.  After some challenging times he accepted it wasn’t his time to go and started to rediscover himself with his tattoos, colourful clothes, coffee, travelling, gardening and music.

This song sings from his perspective ‘See You Soon’.

See You Soon DEMO

This song is about the experience of being a new parent and to remind myself to think of the bigger picture during challenges.  We will look back and these times will have went so fast so be thankful in this moment for the miracle of life

How Far We've Come (Demo)


Slide guitar by Percy Robinson, and vocals from Amanda Agnew 

Recorded & Produced by Robb Murphy
Mastered by Roger Seibel
Artwork by Ro Reid

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A Good Place For Us

pre order the new album via robbmurphy.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-tonight get instant download of 4 tracks and other bonus material

Featuring Percy Robinson on slide guitar

Recorded & Produced by Robb Murphy
Featuring the Ulster String Quartet
Mastered by Roger Seibel
Artwork by Ro Reid

The Best Decision

Releases on April 1st 2016

‘To Be A Fool’ is the new single from the album Sleep Tonight, by Belfast singer-songwriter Robb Murphy.

Robb Murphy, one of Belfast’s finest singer-songwriters, is set to release ‘To Be A Fool’, a remix of the original track from his critically acclaimed album ‘Sleep Tonight’, featuring The Ulster String Quartet. The single will be released on April Fools Day with a music video filled with photos and video snippets of the band and fans from around the world showcasing the silliness that life brings!

To Be A Fool proves once again, Robb Murphy’s inimitable style and unique ability to capture the hearts of listeners through his music. The single will be available on Bandcamp, iTunes, iTunes Music Player, Google Play Music, Amazon and other online music stores from Friday, the 1st of April 2016.

Ralph McLean - BBC Radio Ulster: "Robb Murphy is a real talent. His songs are melodic and magical. He writes from the heart and the results are spellbinding."

Cover Art by Ronan Reid

Robb Murphy - To Be A Fool - Digital Release

01. To Be A Fool [3.33]
02. To Be A Fool (acoustic) [3.39]

Song credits:
To Be A Fool by Robb Murphy
Kevin Carlisle - Drums & percussion
David Bennington - Bass, trumpet, electric guitar
Alan Ladd - Piano, string arrangement
Nick Topping - Bass guitar
Strings performed by The Ulster String Quartet -
Danny McCann-Williams, Thomas Jackson, Nicholas Rippon & Sian Hetherington
Louise Ladd - Vocals
Lottie Field - Vocals
Robb Murphy - Vocals, Rhodes piano
Alan Dickson - Recording engineer

Recorded at Amberville Studio & MVS.
Produced by Robb Murphy at MVS Studios
Mastered by Pete Maher, London
℗ & © 2015 MVS

To Be A Fool (Acoustic) by Robb Murphy

Alan Ladd - Piano, Viola
Robb Murphy - Vocals
Recorded & produced by Robb Murphy at MVS Studios
Mastered by Pete Maher, London
℗ & © 2016 MVS

Weblinks:
Robb Murphy Official Website: http://www.robbmurphy.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RobbMurphy
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/robbmurphy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRobbMurphy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRobbMurphy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobbmurphy/
Bandcamp: https://robbmurphy.bandcamp.com/

Lyrics

To Be A Fool by Robb Murphy

I hope you shine bright as a star
Don’t listen to them say you wont go far
And I hope you’ll grow out of the mould
And stray a little further from the fold

They’ll say it is all a waste of time
They’ll try to cut you down to size
Jealous of love you have to share, and they can’t compare
We’ve got the time

Who wants to be a fool in love like me?
Who wants to live a life in fantasy?
Well we’ve got love enough to share
We’ve got time not to care
So maybe we’ll fall and shed a tear
Get hurt by something cruel
I’m young and got the right to be a fool

I hope you shine bright as a star
Don’t let them try to tell you who you are
And I hope you’ll stay over the moon
When they tell you that your heart has loved to soon

They’ll say it is all a waste of time
They try to cut you down to size
Jealous of love you have to share, and they can’t compare
They don’t think its fare
We’ve got the time

Who wants to be a fool in love like me?
Who wants to live a life in fantasy?
Well we’ve got love enough to share
We’ve got time not to care
So maybe we’ll fall and shed a tear
Get hurt by something cruel
I’m young and got the right to be a fool
So maybe we’ll fall and shed a tear
Get hurt by something cruel
I’m young and got the right to be a fool
To be a fool
To be a fool

Robb Murphy - To Be A Fool

Silent Night recorded for The Slemish Session, watch the video via:

https://www.facebook.com/SlemishSessions/videos/vb.1508696186110396/1706748916305121/?type=2&theater

Silent Night live for Slemish Sessions

Watch the animated lyric video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00_0TM1K97Q

Robb Murphy Releases ‘Italian Dreams’- a taste of what’s to come

Robb Murphy, one of Belfast’s finest singer-songwriters, is set to release ‘Italian Dreams’, a taste of the new music following on the heels of his critically acclaimed second album, Sleep Tonight. Italian Dreams was written during a long summer in Italy and is a lighthearted song with a 60s vibe, a hint of The Beach Boys, certain to spark memories of those heady summer days and your first love.  The lyric, ‘Dolce far niente’, is an important activity in Italy and translates to, ‘the sweetness of doing nothing’.

The song was recorded and produced by Robb himself. Creative support provided by Kevin Carlisle on drums; Dave Bennington on trumpet and bass; Rick McKee electric guitar; with Robb providing acoustic guitar, piano and vocals. Italian Dreams is mastered by Neal Calderwood of Manor Park Studios with Art Cover provided by Ronan Reid. 

The single is supported by an animated video created by Italian artist Marco Burani. We invite you to enjoy Italian Dreams as a glimpse into the future and allowing Robb Murphy to transport you to those lazy, hazy summer days gone by.

The Italian Dreams is available for pre-release on the 30th June on iTunes and releases a week later in all other stores on the 7th July. 

Ralph McLean – BBC Radio Ulster:
“Robb Murphy is a real talent. His songs are melodic and magical. He writes from the heart and the results are spellbinding”

Info and booking: kirsten@robbmurphy.com

Web links

http://www.robbmurphy.com
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https://www.facebook.com/TheRobbMurphy

Upcoming Live Dates

15.07.2017	22.00	The Tap Room, Newcastle

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Lyrics

I got my finger on the pulse
It’s not the thing I thought it was
When we go back to school
I know I want to break the rules

Italian dreams in my mind
I’m telling you they don’t lie
I got a feeling I could die
A happy man here tonight
Dolce far niente

So they must think that I’m a fool
To live a life outside these rules
I don’t care what they say
Hope they will realise some day

I wanna be there see it all
Lift up your head and take that fall
I want to be that man
Who helps you be all that you can

Italian dreams in my mind
I’m telling you they don’t lie
I got a feeling I could die
A happy man here tonight

I won’t go to school I wont I’ll stay another day 
I won’t go to school I wont I’ll stay another day 
Dolce far niente

ROBB MURPHY - Italian Dreams

Info and booking: kirsten@robbmurphy.com 
December 2018

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Robb Murphy releases ‘North Star’

Robb Murphy, singer-songwriter from Belfast, is set to release ‘North Star’ to celebrate the season!  ‘North Star’ takes the listener on a journey; walking through the snow on a winters night, arm in arm with a loved one. It’s a timeless song guaranteed to bring a warm, fuzzy and festive feeling!  Accompanying the single is the classic Christmas carol, ‘Silent Night’, which the band recorded live at Slemish Sessions.  Both songs will be available on Bandcamp, iTunes, iTunes Music Player, Google Play Music, Amazon and other online music stores from the 14th of December 2018.

Ralph McLean of BBC- Radio Ulster says, "Robb Murphy is a real talent. His songs are melodic and magical. He writes from the heart and the results are spellbinding."

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TRACKLISTING

Robb Murphy  - North Star - Digital Release
01. North Star
02. Silent Night

VIDEOS
01. Robb Murphy – North Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HInxMFq3GDg 
02. Robb Murphy – Silent Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SBiy-AD0a0 

Song credits North Star:
Drums and percussion - Kevin Carlisle
Bass - David Bennington
Piano and viola - Alan Ladd
Electric guitar - Rick McKee
Lead vocals, acoustic guitar and piano - Robb Murphy
Song credits Silent Night:
Percussion and backing vocals – Kevin Carlisle
Acoustic guitar – David Bennington
Mandolin – Rick McKee
Lead vocals, harmonica – Robb Murphy
 
Weblinks:
Robb Murphy Official Website: http://www.robbmurphy.com 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/55dbjYHxlUUwKAmzlg8yyY 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RobbMurphy 
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/robbmurphy 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRobbMurphy 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRobbMurphy  
Bandcamp: https://robbmurphy.bandcamp.com/

North Star

Robb Murphy - North Star

Pale White is a Christmas song that sings of how we come together each year for the holiday season, putting aside differences and making an effort to see friends and family. It is also a time for reflection and fond memories of those who are sadly no longer with us. "Cause we go all the way, and in the cracks we find we can go some more", even in tough times there is always hope. Just when you think you have been pushed to the limit we find there is always room to grow a little more.


Lyrics 

The wind’s pushing hard on my back tonight 
Snow’s falling down softly getting caught in the moonlight
I walk these streets like I’ve walked before
But I never get bored of the feeling when I get to our door

Cause we go all the way
And in the cracks we find we can go some more
Cause we go all the way
And with the city pale while I will hold on tight
We hold tight

And in the far of distance there’s a heavenly sound 
Of a choir of angels that resonates deep in my soul
I think back to when I was a boy
And my momma would smile at me while baking lost of buns for our joy

Cause we go all the way
And in the cracks we find we can go some more
Cause we go all the way
And with the city pale while I will hold on tight
We hold tight

Somebody’s watching over you tonight
Somebody’s watching over you

Cause we go all the way
And in the cracks we find we can go some more
Cause we go all the way
And with the city pale while I will hold on tight
We hold tight

Drums - Kevin Carlisle 
Bass, trumpet - David Bennington 
Electric guitar – Rick McKee
 Vocals, piano, percussion - Robb Murphy

Recorded at MVS
 Produced by Robb Murphy at MVS Studios
 Mastered by Pete Maher (U2, The Killers, Damien Rice, Snow Patrol). London  
℗ & © 2019 MVS

06/12/2019

Robb Murphy - Pale White

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