Collaborators
Pearse McGloughlin (Vocals,Guitars,synth,keys,glock,percussion), Andrew Deacon (Guitar/Noise), James T.Yearn (Drums, percussion), Alex Bajgart (Bass,Vocals), Christophe Capewell (Violin, piano) Aongus Mac Amhlaigh (Cello) Harry Rambles (Dobro) Sean Lynch (Mandolin)
Influences
Here's a few... Grand Salvo, PJ Harvey, Mazzy Star, Handsome Family, Elliot Smith, Ben Christophers, Deus, Mogwai, Nick Drake, Radiohead, Wheat, Sigur Ros, Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Andrew Bird, Radical face, Beck, Mum, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, The Pixies, Bellx1, Bob Dylan, The Frames, Adrian Crowley, Thom Yorke, Andrew Bird, Antony, Damien Rice, Fionn Regan, Rufus Wainwright, Ryan Adams, Sam Baker, Bon Iver, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Richmond Fontaine,... unacknowledged groups and artists who pursue their craft with commitment, bits of books, films and poems that end up in my songs, writers, Victor Pellevin, Salman Rushdie, among others, friends and surroundings, quiet, cinema, La Nouvelle Vague..what else? It's a tricky question!
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Sounds Like
Deus, Elliot Smith, Slowdive, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, The Frames... a whisper in a tower, a letter to a friend, a lonesome yawp, empathy.
The musicians that impress me operate at borders . . . cross them when they need to, stop short of them if they need to. It's sometimes a difficult terrain to navigate.
To date, Walkperson has served as the nom de guerre for my songs and the musicians who have played with me. I first played with a group called 'Socialite' in my hometown of Sligo. That was immense fun and I have very fond memories of it. Subsequently, I spent time in France and Montreal, learned French, got hooked on songwriting and recorded a short EP in cold Québec city. My next group was 'Thy Swan Army' in Galway. I took a lot from this band, recorded songs and played some really good gigs. People liked us. The group splintered eventually and members went to work on separate projects (Ghostwood Project, John Terrors) I next lived in London, played with more musicians and gigged the indie scene as Walkperson. Most of the songs I wrote during this period I've let go but there are several I've held on to, of which I'm still proud. Since coming back to Ireland I've recorded and released 'Desired Effect EP' with Andrew Deacon, Ales Bagart and James Yearn. My new solo album 'Busy Whisper' is out now. The songs are somewhere on the indie/folk rock/alternative spectrum but you can decide for yourself. I hope you like them.
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soft-focused, mellow tunes delivered with quietly assured authority
……………………Jim Carroll, The Irish Times
Pick of the Fortnight, July 09…………………………….Jackie Hayden, Hotpress
Much more than simple promise 9/10..................Andrew Hamilton, Clare People
Busy Whisper is everything a good acoustic album should be; unassuming and unpretentious. Easily one of the best albums of 2009.............DROP D
Busy Whisper is exactly the sort of album that should see the LP survive as a format. 9/10............ Cluas
soft, melodic and well-crafted, besides being lyrically intelligent.....Terrascope UK
...the softness throughout is punctured by McGloughlin’s strong vision. ....soothingly even throughout with the vocals reigning supreme over the mild acoustics. ‘Long Day’ and especially ‘Changeling’ stick out as obvious singles. The latter is beautifully realised, with instrumentation that in many places rivals the words in the war for your affections.......................MP3Hugger
beautifully mellow folk based sounds with hints of everything from nick drake to the red house painters. features lots of lovely intricate instrumentation including tons of rustic cello, mandolin, double bass and violin. ,.............................................................. ROAD RECORDS july 2009
'Long Day' is built around a delicate and beautiful piano motif. Think a less morose Damien Rice with a happy love life! ............. Noiseannoys Dublin City FM
soft and ghostly pop groove….. 6 out of 6……………………….Musicreview
Touching and sensitively unguarded….will simply cut you to the quick… Losing Today UK webzine
An immediately engaging performer, whose natural demeanour and soft-spoken asides offer little indication as to the extent of his talent, both as a musician and songwriter'…. Art and Soul UK
He can sing, he can play, he can write. I bet he can dance too! 4/5………Limerick Event Guide
An awesome first outing from a very exciting and talented individual 4/5……Subba Cultcha UK
Warm melodies and gentle soundcapes…(a) voice similar to Neil Halstead from Slowdive over gentle guitar chords and arrangements……………2uIBestow Music Blog
hey Pearse! yeah, it's so easy to get bogged down in trying to do fifteen songs at once that you get nothing finished! well, I got ONE finished! ha! :-)
Hey Pearse, having a listen to your album now. It's very beautiful. The production is fantastic. You're a great songwriter. Great to see you the other night. Hope last night went well for you. Thanks for giving me your songs.
Trying to get my car thru the NCT whish is turning into a bit of a drama this week, but all grand other than that!
Keeping just busy enough to keep the wolves at bay and meself out of too much trouble anyway! Playing a place called Colfers in rural Wexford tomorrow night which is meant to be a real nice venue, does a lot of blues, folk, singer-songwriters etc, must keep you posted on it if its a good 'un :)
i just got this new cd from you via 'CD Baby' - but .. wouldnt it b better to sell it via a european system. this seems to be american with dollars and shipping costs ... hmmm no SO very nice ... anyway, i thinks its worth it ;)
hey Pearse. Im good man, writing few new tunes, a few odd gigs here and there. Caught your Video, well done, lot of McGloughlin talent bottled up in that video! :) Reading good reviews and getting good reports, Keep her lit!! Might catch u in Sligo/Dublin soon hopefully for a few bars...of musical and social kind... :) Be Well and happy. Wayne
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.
really enjoying the album... you captured each song perfectly..great job.. "consume" is probably my favorite at the minute.. if you're looking for support acts for your shows, gis a shout. \C
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