Various international influences.. of course there is Hendrix.. Clapton... I love flamenco music... Paco De Lucia... I love Reggae.. and of course I have been known to have a few french cds in my collection.. great country for talented musicians! I am or have been big into Metallica, Gypsy Kings, Ben Harper, Live, Queen, Dire Straits, Beatles, Manu Chau, etc...
Hi. My name is Wayne Brennan. Music is my life ... it's what I live and breath... I am a self-taught guitarist with a distinctive and energetic style, influences include blues, flamenco, reggae, classical guitar, country, metal and rock. I play the guitar the way the guitar asks to be played... hmmm.... and just try to be honest to myself and my own artistic creativity. When I first started playing I was big into Grunge... you know... early 90's masters like Pearl Jam... Temple of the dog etc... and then got into Thrash metal for a few years... waa waa waa waa solos etc on the lead guitar. But as the years passed I was drawn to the sweet warming sounds of the acoustic especially nylon string.
I'm a singer/songwriter from Daingean in Co. Offaly. When I was young I played traditional Irish music (Tin Whistle and flute) but it was only when I got my first guitar did I really feel a connection with playing music...
When I was still playing very basic guitar I got into writing poetry and so as soon as I was able to "string" chords together I began writing melodies and composing.
Part of my style is due to the fact that I lived in Paris, France for 3 years soaking up the rich french culture and also because I have travelled a lot during my life. So, I was given the opportunity to hear music from different cultures which had a profound effect on me. I think if you are prepared to open your mind then your heart will lead you in the right creative direction. In Paris I played in places such as The VIP Room, and The Chesterfield Cafe on the Champs Elyses.
I decided to return to Ireland to concentrate on my song writing and pursue my musical career path. My journey brings me to where I am today; ready to unveil my music to the world.
My music is filled with a heartfelt passion, soul and life. There is no more I can say at this point, except don't come this far without sampling a track or two!! Enjoy...Wayne
Hiya darlin. Just dropping by to show your page some love and to say how GREAT it was to see ya in October! Be back in January to celebrate my birthday and have a wee honeymoon. Be good! x Heather
You bet your sweet honey covered baby jesus im going to be there with bells and whistles on! going to be a cracker mate! I have thursday off work so roll on the sesiun woot!
howiye!!! I have recorded a new song "ITS A POOR WHORE WHO DOESN'T LEARN SOMETHING EVERYDAY" . . . let me know what you think, thanking you Paul (OLD RED)
"Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!" - Humbert Wolfe May your Autumn Eve bring enchantment & song... ~Lanelle
Im not a very religious person but all i can say about your set last night is "holy shit".Your one talented guitarist, great stuff altogether mate. Also the cd's i got off you were brilliant, listened to them in my hungover state this morning!Great night!
Hey, Jst thought I'd drop by n say hey....hope u cool n enjoyin yr wk.......Got much planned 4 the weekend? Yr page lookin gud as always........Dnt b a stranger & stay blessed! Nuff love Lori*
Thanks for the note. I have to tell you that the credit for the guitar playing does not go to me (although I wrote all the melodies except Innocent Eyes and have been working on my playing a lot lately) - it's my father playing guitar on both Ma Vie en Jeu and Life is Wonderful, a great friend and musician called Geordie Mackay on Innocent Eyes, and me with a friend of mine from university on Let's Get Lost - horrible recording quality, i should really take that one off my page). But anyway, thank you for listening and taking the time to drop by and say hi :)
hey dude, awesome set last night!!! gimme a shout if you want me to give you guitar lessons??? of course, im only jokin, that instrumental stuff of yours is really excellent, i love spanish guitars n you play it damn well, cheers bro red
