53. Pierce Turner: Singer Songwriter - Part 1

53. Pierce Turner: Singer Songwriter - Part 1

Episode 53 is a joyful chat with singer songwriter Pierce Turner who has written music for Christy Moore as well as having worked with the producer of The Band, John Simon.


Conversation includes: introductions; being in a duo with Larry Kirwan from Black 47 and moving to USA together; early years as ‘Turner and Kirwan from Wexford’; touring with UB40 as ‘The Major Thinkers’; Philip Glass producing Pierce’s first album; writing music for dance; the similarities between Irish and Indian music; Seán Ó Riada; John Simon producing Pierce’s third album; Pierce’s time with Beggars Banquet Records; becoming tired with working for an independent record label; the stratospheric rise of Ed Sheeran; Pierce not being U2; performing residencies with a string quartet and a drummer in Swift; understanding record deals; Pierce’s movie career; working with Trish McAdam and Sean Hughes on ‘Snakes and Ladders’; fond memories of Sean Hughes; Pierce’s version of ‘Dirty Old Town’ being used on HBO’s ‘The Wire’; Cillian Vallely from Lúnasa; The Galway Folk Festival; Pierce’s relationship with Christy Moore; working with Dónal Lunny; changing lyrics; Raglan Road as well as other topics.



Relevant Links

https://pierceturner.com

https://storysoundrecords.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTdD0ynsoaI


Additional Links

Episode 53 Playlist

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