Classical Crossover / Celtic Folk in the style of 'The High Kings' 'Tommy Fleming

At Peace Once More(The Holy Ground)

Demo Recording and vocals by Ronan Doherty

A saviour is born by Terry McCafferty

This track is by 2016/17 student Alexander Pedersen. 

Title: 'Child of Winter'
Composer: Alexander Pedersen
Recording Engineer: Debbie Smith
Music Producer/Scoring Supervisor: Christo Pavlov

Alexander Pedersen - 'Child of Winter'

A Child Of The Snow

This song which featured in its previous incarnation as a 1930s dancehall band Jimmy Kennedy style singalong is now restated as a poignant ballad.

I'll Pick A Rose (BALLAD REPRISE) Shane Farrell

A Feel Good 'Jools Holland style' Vintage fifties sounding rock n roll tribute.

Empty Pockets

I’ve got empty pockets I am poor as a mouse
I got holes in the soles of my shoes; I got a leak in my house
But here is my philosophy;” We don’t pass this way twice”
I’m as rich as a millionaire cos it’s a wonderful Life

REFRAIN
Empty pockets doesn’t mean the cupboard’s bare
Empty pockets doesn’t mean nobody cares
Hey, ‘Don’t knock it’ you could do with some advice
Got no diamonds and got no pearls but what a wonderful life

Never had much money but life is sweeter like that
I can see simplicity through every hole in my hat.
And here is my philosophy; an indisputable fact
Life is like a carnival / ( Spinning wheel) 
and there is no turning back

REFRAIN
Empty pockets doesn’t mean the cupboard’s bare
Empty pockets doesn’t mean nobody cares
Hey, ‘Don’t knock it’ you could do with some advice
Got no diamonds and got no pearls but what a wonderful life

BRIDGE
I’ll dream when I’m sleeping that I’m richer than gold
But when daylight comes creeping my dream it grows cold

Still I’ll have empty pockets but you won’t hear me complain
Cos I can see the sunshine when others just see the rain
And here is my philosophy; Brother, take my advice
Got no diamonds and got no pearls but it’s a wonderful Life
Got no riches but I don’t care cos it’s a wonderful Life.


Words and Music Copyright © 2018 Ronan Doherty
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Email: ronan842doherty@btinternet.com

Empty Pockets

The Fall

A retrospective homage to Burt Bacharach in a Michael Buble Soul style arrangement.

Tell Her (REMIX)

SUNSET OVER DERRY

Left home in sixty nine
In the days before the Summer
In that time
The fires lit the starry skies
Seen from Creggan to Culmore
I never stopped to say that I was leaving
And no one heard the closing of the door
But if Truth Be told I’ll not find gold
Like the sunset over Derry

Soon gave up chasin’ dreams
For they spoke in words that mocked me
But “no turning back”, I said
Made my bed and I will Lie.
For twenty years I’ve lain in cardboard cities
Turned my coat to keep me from the cold
And if truth be told  I’ve grown as old
As the sunset over Derry

Someday I’m comin’ home
I’ll cross the river Foyle
And I’ll find comfort in you there
And I’ll climb up upon the city walls
Watch the birds fly over Guildhall Square
And I’ll meet you there

INSTRUMENTAL

Twenty years I’ve lain in cardboard cities
Turn my coat to keep me from the cold
But if Truth Be told I’ll not find gold
Like the sunset over Derry
And if truth be told  I’ve grown as old
As the sunset over Derry

Sunset Over Derry

A Christmas Nativity themed composition Inspired by an Irish Poem 'Cuireaidh Do Mhuire' ( An Invitation To Mary) written by Irish Poet Mairtin O Direain (1910 - 1988 ) from The Aran Islands.

This is an instrumental setting of a Choral work.

Empty Pockets

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