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 BrÃan MacGloinn
In this first episode of our third season, Alain McFadden speaks to BrÃan 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 BrÃan 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: BrÃan 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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Andrew Hamilton - Friendly Piece (available on Bandcamp)
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Host: Andrew Hamilton
Guest: Aoife McAtamney
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2-5 Postcards
As part of Kilkenny Arts Festival 2024, Crash Ensemble spent a day in Shee Alms House recording and performing seven Postcard pieces that had been commissioned by Crash Ensemble. Olga Barry, the Director of Kilkenny Arts Festival, hosted one of the performances for this live podcast episode, featuring live performances and conversations with some of the composers and audience members.
With thanks to Kilkenny Arts Festival and The Arts Council.
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Music:
Paul Scully - Escape Velocity
Emmelle Wadding - Junk
Jenn Kirby - Waves
Maeve Kelly - X-change of Flames
Dani Larkin - Lighthouse
Michael Sullivan - Through Worlds of Fog
Neil O’Connor - The Last Broadcast
Title Music: Ed Bennett - Accel
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Host: Olga Barry
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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