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Declan O'Rourke

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“A major new talent” Paul Weller
“An incredible talent, a rare gem and a true genius” Kate Rusby
“Singing in a velvet-tinged bartitone with a killer falsetto….it’s a rare gift that his music can bear comparison with so many classic era troubadours, Fred Neil, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen while still sounding so completely original” Nigel Williamson, Uncut
Declan O’Rourke used to be one of Ireland’s best kept secrets, but rave reviews for his debut album ‘Since Kyabram’, a growing international fanbase and an enviable collection of eminent devotees, including Paul Weller, Snow Patrol and Kate Rusby, are rapidly changing that.
On its release in Ireland, ‘Since Kyabram’ reached double platinum status and garnered Hot Press magazine’s ‘Best Debut Album’ award. A major record deal with V2 and a publishing deal with BMG followed, as did patronage from his peers – invitations to support Snow Patrol at Marlay Park in Dublin, Teddy Thompson on his UK tour, The Divine Comedy for dates in Germany and the U.K., and to perform at the legendary 100 Club at the request of Paul Weller.
The buzz is growing, based simply on the calibre of great songs and a unique voice. Declan's lyrics touch on all aspects of the individual, his songs focus on the centre of everyday emotions and beyond and his voice irresistibly draws the listener in. He has an understated charm, a quick-wittedness that make him highly endearing live and equally at home playing to one person as he is to thousands
From the opening melody of ‘No Place To Hide’, the first song on ‘Since Kyabram’, to the final key of ‘Marrying The Sea’, Declan’s ability to tell a story unfolds. Each track on the album gives a feeling of being part of a collection of short films; the connecting thread being Declan’s flowing and dreamy lyrics. The album embodies the roots of his Irish heritage, but also has a distinct rock edge, reflecting, in part, his time spent in Australia from age fourteen to his return to Ireland four years ago.
2006 has been another fantastic year for Declan during which he played support to Nizlopi, The Cardigans, The Divine Comedy, Paulo Nutini and Snow Patrol in the UK and Europe. Jonathan Ross has become a fan and has given several plays to Galileo, Your World and No Brakes on his BBC Radio 1 Show.
Declan also recently toured with the great Paul Weller, who has been a great supporter, recently telling Q magazine that Galileo was the best song he had heard in 20 years and that he wished he had written it. He also listed Since Kyabram as one of his top ten albums of the year in the Guardian.
Following a successful strings of dates opening for Snow Patrol in Austria and Germany the band asked Declan to join them to play acoustic guitar on their sell out tour of the UK in December 2006, including 2 performances in the legendary Wembley Arena in London and on their home ground in Belfast. He also opened for them in The Point Theatre in Dublin. The end of 2006 also saw him tour Ireland with his own band culminating in a sell out show in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin.
Recently the composer Brian Byrne arranged Declan’s songs for the RTE Concert Orchestra which were performed to a sell-out audience in the Helix. Declan is currently in the process of recording his second album which is to be released in Ireland and the UK in September 2007.
to view other performances from Declan cut and paste the link below http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=44CFC6C1A41150B7
CLICK ON THE SINGLE TO BUY THE SINGLE 'BIG BAD BEAUTIFUL WORLD’ at iTunes Music Store
Click on the album to buy 'Since Kyabram' at iTunes Music Store


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Member Since: 1/9/2006
Band Website: declanorourke.com/
Band Members: At the moment.. Me of course ..various breads and various butters..
Influences: Randy Newman, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Billy Holiday, Paul Brady, Andy Irvine, Bruce Springsteen, Planxty, Bob Marley, Dire Straits, The Ink Spots, Johnny Cash, Bjork, Joni Mitchell, Leadbelly, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Damien Dempsey, Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paddy Casey, Jimi Hendrix, Sting, The divine Comedy, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Neil Young, Ray Charles, Mundy, Paul Simon, Roesy, Noam chomsky, Daddy Cool, The Waterboys, Sharon Shannon, Al Green, Booker T. and The MGs, Ben Folds, David Bowie, Muddy Waters, Jeff Buckley, LIFE and little bits of everything else that my ears pass by...
Sounds Like: Well so I've been told.. Rufus Wainright, Nick Drake, Bruce Springsteen, Nat King Cole, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney - Weird combination ha? I think I most sound like me..
Record Label: N4
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tattoo

Congratulations to Vicky from Massachusetts on her new tattoo! - for those of you who haven't recognised it already this is a lyric from my song Sarah and if you ask me it looks cool! When she sent m...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:34:00 PST

New single

Availible on download from August 3rd 'Big Bad Beautiful World'.Can be heard on radio from today onwards.
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:22:00 PST

New album !

Declan O'Rourke has just finished backing tracks for his new and eagerly awaited second album, due for release in September 2007. Declan spent the last few weeks in the state of the art residenti...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:42:00 PST

Declan on RTE Radio 1

Declan is playing DJ for the hour on 'Playing Favourites' on Thursday 15th February on RTE Radio 1. Declan chooses 10 of his favourite tracks, including one of his own and discusse...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:54:00 PST

If you have a conscience..

Monday, February 05, 2007If you have a conscience, read whats below and then type 'arundhati roy' into your myspace search engine and watch the short film that goes along with the text.. I couldnt cop...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:15:00 PST

Little Girl In Bloom

Hey thanks to everyone whos been enquiring about this song and sending me nice messages like "Hey love the new song, beautiful, you're so talented" etc.. But I have to be honest with you and tell you ...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:54:00 PST

Declan ORourke joins Snow Patrol and releases Christmas Wine Single

Following a successful strings of dates opening for Snow Patrol in Austria and Germany in October the band have asked Declan to join them to play acoustic guitar on their sell out tour of the UK, incl...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:04:00 PST

Paul Weller chooses Declan O'Rourke's 'Galileo' as the song he wishes he'd written

In this month's Q Magazine, Paul Weller was asked what song in the last 20 years did he wish he'd written and he chose "Galileo" By Declan O'Rourke.
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 04:15:00 PST

Nizlopi Tour

Hey everyone, Just back from what has been a greatalmost three weeks of touring the UK with 'Nizlopi'(you may remember 'The JCB Song' that hit number 1across the UK and Ireland last Christmas!) and ha...
Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:07:00 PST

Mr.Sandman

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Posted by Declan O'Rourke on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:06:00 PST