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Influences
Musically the first person I think of is John Lennon, I have been a fan of the Beatles since I was very young. I remember watching the film “A Hard Days night” one Saturday morning, not really knowing who they were but loved the music and the humor. Years later when I started a part time job I started buying their records and was really hooked. I think I missed the early 80’s music scene altogether and was floating about somewhere in the 60’s in my head, I really love lots of 60’s bands, The Kinks, The Byrds, Velvet Underground, The Who all that kind of stuff. I really like the honesty and clarity of John Lennon’s songs after the break up of the Beatles, I can really relate to what he says. Other songwriters like Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Neil Young have also been a major influence on me. I love the way they express their feelings through songs and tell things straight. Other music and bands have also no doubt influenced me, The Stranglers, Echo and the Bunnymen, U2, Oasis to name but a few, but I think on the whole I am mainly influenced by the artists of the 60’s and 70’s.
Sounds Like
I like to think of my music as a blend of musical flavors all mixed together like a trifle ! Each spoonful gives you a slightly different taste! The various influences are evident but never quite defining, a little folk, a little rock, a sprinkling of gospel and snippets of classic pop !! If I have to stick my neck out and give it a genre, I would go for something like melodic retro Pop !
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Sean Deegan’s solo debut album entitled “The Roads You Take” is a dreamy collection of easy listening/acoustic pop masterpieces! Upon first listen, Sean’s unique tone jumps out above the musical compositions and successfully pulls listeners into his lyrical melodies. The emotional ballad “Find My Way” best demonstrates Sean’s uplifting lyrics, captivating vocals, and delightful harmonies. Moreover, the skilled production of “The Roads You Take” turns Sean’s clever songwriting into audio works of art! If you enjoy the sounds of the Bee Gees, The Beatles and SImon & Garfunkel, this album is made just for you!
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Sean Deegan is a proper original singer songwriter wth Irish roots. He takes his influences from classic artists and this shows in his work. With the help of his partner Sharon a lo-fi album of heartfelt, tear jerking and beautiful ballads has been born. These songs will touch you whatever genre of music you like they are filled with real life issues and raw emotion that brings a lump to the listeners throat at the same time as lifting them up. Sean combines traditional Irish tinged folk with modern acoustic pop/rock,lush strings and warm uplifting almost gospel backing vocals. Truly wonderful ! - Matchbox Radio 24.
Music has always been a part of my life, although born in the UK my parents originated from Ireland and so growing up in an Irish family automatically gave me qualifications in providing entertainment at family gatherings, as well as joining in with countless renditions of Irish Folk Music.
At 13 and using some money I was given for my birthday I purchased my first album - Gilbert O’ Sullivan’s Greatest Hits - At 15 I went to work in a fruit shop at the weekends and started to use my ’income’ to really get my music collection going, starting with The Beatles singles and moving on to their albums.
I claimed an old guitar that my mum had bought at a jumble sale for 50p which was lying around the house and got myself a Beatles song book.
I kept practising the chords and discovered with joy the excitement of playing music, my musical journey had begun.
Drawing from the magical sounds and inspirational characters that the late 60’s and early 70’s were blessed with such as Bob Dylan, Lennon & McCartney & Simon & Garfunkel, I started to create my own songs.
Creating and performing music either independently or as part of a band has continued over the years, and more recently my enthusiasm to become an established songwriter has been re-ignited.
The hands of time have provided me with valuable experience which has allowed me to grow and develop, building songs that are inspired by the classic songwriters of the past and blending them with heartfelt lyrics taken from the experience of living in today’s world. Acoustically led songs built from the solid foundation of classic pop song structure.
In the last 2 years I have concentrated my efforts on creating a website www.Deegansongs.com and producing an album of my work to showcase my songs. Entry into the 2006 UK Songwriting Competition produced semi-final placements for 7 of my songs and the first 4 songs that I forwarded to The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers (G.I.S.C) for assessment were described as “excellent” with “great commercial value”.
An invitation from Matchbox Recordings led to ‘Ease The Pain’ being commercially released on ‘The Big Indie Comeback Vol 2’. The song has also appeared on the Australian ILR World Indie Chart peaking at number 6.
“The Roads You Take” album is soon to be released through Matchbox Recordings and I am looking forward to the opportunity of reaching a wider audience, (as well as being thrilled of course to be working with the legend that is Dale Olivier!).
The Irish outlaw Reilly Ramones is not rambling along rainy green Irish valleys. This time he troubles the spotless under the hot Mexican sun and drowns Mariachi trumpets in Guinness. Come and listen to the fine crossover of traditional irish tunes, Rock'n Roll and Hip Hop on the new album "Kind Of Green". www. myspace. com/insearchofarose or www. insearchofarose. de
Hey Sean! Congratulations on being No 1 in the Ison Radio World Independent Charts this week with 'It only took a moment'. I think you should tell Dale - sounds like a News Item to me! Keep smiling, Steve from FP
Hey Sean brilliant songs you got I really like "find my way" good luck with the album I think I've found what I'm gunna get for my mum this christmas...yes that's right a myspace :P
Hey Sean, it's about time we exchanged a few views instead of me always communicating with your good lady. 'Find my way' and 'My reason' are both great songs, as indeed are most of the tracks on 'The roads you take'. Best of luck with John Govier Radio show next week (sounds a bit scary). Hope you managed to buy your NME's from Tesco yesterday! Keep smiling and the best of luck, Steve from FP
"Hiyer Sean" yeh looks good Jam champ next Monday. we were all down there last night. Ive just been listening to your songs played by your glamorous assistant, yeh like them. Dambuskers are playing The Bell Monkleigh this Friday. Its new management since we played there last but looks like being a good one. Cheers to you from Steve Dambusker & Devon’s most fiery raucous and hairy rocking folk band A legend in their own lunch time.
"Hi again Sean" Its good to listen to yer stuff again. Just found we can have some more room on our friends top page and stuck your link pic on so I hope thats cool. Steve Dambusker. Cheers to you from Devon’s most fiery raucous and hairy rocking folk band The Dambuskers. A legend in their own lunch time.
Hello Sean Thanks a lot From what I can hear, your album seems to be a really good work, nice production and arrangements But I like your raw material as well! You're welcome among our friends and on our page Don't forget to listen to our songs! Take care JM
