An inspiring conversation with Philip Cribbin, the 'force' behind 'Inspiring You' prompted me to share this video....the song encapsulates the ethos behind the wonderful hashtag#SongsandStories initiative...supported by the amazing Damien Dempsey and other dedicated folks. Great to be 'in on the conversation' 'Sing For The Children' (Corcoran/Taylor) was filmed at the The [...]
'We Will Tell Everyone' is a result of a research collaboration between members of the Dementia Research Advisory Team at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) and the Music Therapy Department at The Irish World Academy, UL. Written collaboratively with support from myself and my Academy colleague, Dr. Lisa Kelly, the original [...]
Some songs don’t just take the listeners on a journey, they take their makers on one as well. 'Forever and More’ began life in 1983 as a songwriting collaboration between Carl Corcoran and Rosemarie Taylor, written for the wedding of friends. It quickly became a favourite with listeners, featuring in multiple other weddings, and constantly [...]
Some Thoughts on a Week's Retreat in the beautiful surrounds of the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan June 2023 My drive to Annaghmakerrig on the Monday was filled with equal amounts of excitement and apprehension. I had never given myself permission to immerse myself in a weeklong indulgence in the creative practice. At [...]
This song was born in the early days of Covid Lockdown. Sunrise walks on the Hill and the Piers of beautiful Howth; some Covid Cave ruminations and meditations – and Voila! Like many of my songs and co-writes over the last 25 years it was written with A.N.Other singer in mind. But with a [...]
Songwriters are inspired by an inner voice and spirit, coupled with a desire to move the listener (or should be). But finding the subject matter for such creation can often be a tedious and difficult pre-occupation. Certainly, there are tricks and tools of the trade that make searching for the inspiration that much easier. Maybe [...]
