In this fourth episode of Open Ears, Alain McFadden talks to Tolü Makay. Together they listened to Disequilibrium by Amy Rooney.Amy Rooney is a composer from Co. Down. She read music at Queen’s University Belfast, where she completed a PhD in Composition. Her preference is for music which involves some degree of co-creativity; this can present itself through an interactive score, where various decisions assigned to the player produce music that is nuanced, natural and flexible. Disequilibrium was one of the five works, written for 10 performers in collaboration with Crash Ensemble in 2023.Find out more about Amy Rooney at: https://www.cmc.ie/composers/amy-rooney and more about Tolü Makay: https://tolumakayofficial.com/This episode is presented by Alain McFaddenMusic: 'Disequilibrium' from Crash Works by Amy Rooney.Host: Alain McFaddenGuest: Tolü Makay
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3-3 DUG
In this third episode of Open Ears, Alain McFadden talks to Conor O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett of Americana-Folk duo DUG. Together they listened to Senses IV by Yue Song.Yue Song is a composer and pianist based in Dublin, merging various genres, including works for opera, orchestra, Chinese orchestra, various chamber music ensembles, solo pieces, and electronic music. Senses IV was one of the five works, written for 10 performers with electronics in collaboration with Crash Ensemble in 2023.Find Out more about Yue Song at: https://www.yuesongmusic.com/ and more about DUG at: https://www.dugworld.com/This episode is presented by Alain McFaddenMusic: 'Sensers IV' from Crash Works by Yue Song.Host: Alain McFaddenGuests: DUG (Conor O’Reilly - Jonny Pickett)
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3-2 Laura Quirke
In this second episode of Open Ears, Alain McFadden talks to Laura Quirke - Musician, songwriter and one half of folk duo Lemoncello.Together they listened to two movements of Lipids by Barry O'Halpin. Barry O'Halpin is a composer and performer based in Dublin, merging approaches and formative influences from contemporary classical, experimental rock, electronic music and jazz contexts. Lipids charts the evolution of Barry O' Halpins inventive and exploratory writing for both chamber ensemble and solo electric guitar, as composer in residence and guitarist with Crash Ensemble.Find Out more about Barry O'Halpin at https://barryohalpin.com/, and more about Laura Quirke at https://www.lemoncelloireland.com/This episode is presented by Alain McFaddenMusic: 'Lipids' and 'Lethargarian' from Lipids by Barry O'Halpin.Host: Alain McFaddenGuest: Laura Quirke
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3-1 Brían MacGloinn
In this first episode of our third season, Alain McFadden speaks to Brían MacGloinn - songwriter, radio host and one of the brothers that make up Irish folk-darlings Ye Vagabonds. Together, they listen to extracts from Jonathan Nangle's Blue Haze of Deep Time.Jonathan Nangle draws inspiration from his field recordings of the sea, made during walks near his home. These sounds form the foundation of the piece, marking the start of a musical journey. Blue Haze of Deep Time was commissioned by Crash and premiered at New Music Dublin Festival in 2025.Find out more about Jonathan Nangle at https://jonathannangle.com, and more about Brían MacGloinn and his music at https://yevagabonds.com.This episode is presented by Alain McFadden, the new host of Open Ears.*Music‘Inbhear Glás’ and ‘Where Grey Waves Rise and Fall Unseen’ from Blue Haze of Deep Time by Jonathan Nangle*Host: Alain McFaddenGuest: Brían MacGloinn
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2-6 Friendly Piece
Composer Andrew Hamilton meets singer, songwriter and dance artist, Aoife McAtamney, to discuss Andrew's composition, 'Friendly Piece', composed in 2023 for Crash Ensemble.
Friendly Piece was recently part of an installation at the Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray, co. Wicklow.
Find out more about Aoife McAtamney at www.daughterofadrum.com
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Music
Andrew Hamilton - Friendly Piece (available on Bandcamp)
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Host: Andrew Hamilton
Guest: Aoife McAtamney
Crash Ensemble musicians and creatives sit down with a guest from their life outside of music. Each episode features music released on Crash Records, sparking honest reactions and open conversations.
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