The Irish Times: “Here’s a real Dublin DIY phenomenon: Conor writes, records and plays all his own music, releases it via his own website, then rings the journo up to make sure he got his CD-R copy. Peace of Mind is a lovely, sad piano-painted tune, as is the B-side (titled B Side), so we’ll be looking forward to his call.”
(Kevin Courtney, The Irish Times)
State Magazine: “It’s fitting that the opening phrase of "Eternal", Dublin electronic artist Conor Furlong’s self-released debut, should bear the words “Brian Wilson”, for the influence of the troubled son of a Beach is all over Furlong’s sonic hello. That opener, entitled “Love/Like”, is an unashamed tribute to Wilson, both lyrically and musically, as a spacey, classically-inspired synth melody meshes wonderfully with Furlong’s violining vocals. It’s as if Wilson circa 1966 had hijacked a Nobuo Uematsu soundtrack. The result is predictably awesome. "Eternal" is one of the understated pop gems of the year.”
(Dave Donnelly, State Magazine)
Hot Press: "Swirls and stretches your ears in all directions, a veritable smorgasbord of sonic delights. "So, You Think That You're A Star?" is a real winner, a wholesome slice of mellow alt-rock that builds magnificently. Furlong's voice has a beguiling quatility to it."
(Jackie Hayden, Hot Press)
Road Records: ""Eternal" features a lovely lush collection of electronic ballads and very laid back hazy electronic pop sounds. It's almost like Air or Lali Puna on a totally laid back late night buzz. Features some delicate electronic beats, washes of synth and electric piano coupled with Furlong's hushed vocal delivery. Really lovely soothing stuff." (Dave Kennedy, Road Records)
RTÉ Entertainment: "Furlong has moved more toward electronica-based material, bathing his debut in lush, classically influenced delicate beats and synths, all combed over with a tender vocal. Like much of Moby's "Play" (particularly the track "Porcelain") Furlong's dabbles in electronica have a spacey, chilled-out, brave new world quality to them, throwing up images of Ibiza comedowns at dawn." (Steve Cummins, RTÉ Entertainment)
Metro: "His tunes are a beatific blend of dreamy folk, sunny harmonies and lazy electronica with a psychedelic twist."
Hot Press: "Conor Furlong's gorgeous mixture of lush orchestration, tender vocals and sombre piano make "Peace of Mind" a pleasure. Conor’s gift for haunting melody is similar in fashion to Deserter’s Songs-era Mercury Rev.”
(Killian Murphy, Hot Press)
Below is the music video for "So, You Think That You're A Star?"
Hey Conor Furlong! : ) “Watch your thoughts, for they become words; watch your words, for they become actions; watch your actions, for they become habits; watch your habits, for they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny." ~ Mahatma Ghandi”
thanks for alerting me to the new tunes, impressive stuff indeed..'godless' is my initial fave, your sound is broadening nicely, great diversity between the songs which i like a lot.
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Hey Conor cheers for the heads up' great stuff mate really like godless great vocals beautiful song, if your ever gigging down this way let us know all the best mate.
Hi Conor, all of the new songs are fabulous. I love the production on them too, very well done indeed, I suppose we are doing the same sort of DIY thing...! Cheers Matt
Hey Conor, All's good - hopefully I'm going to get some reviews done later tonight, so I'll try and get a listen before I pop to bed. Hope things are fine your way... :) Leigh
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You pick how many shares you want to buy - and then once the album is done, you start making money! :) And of course you can back out at any time. It would be really cool to have you on board for this.
Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
This is our singer Eric, all by himself - playing "Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots. If you like it - be sure to share it with people - it's a fun acoustic version of the song! :) The code is at the end of the song!
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