NEW MUMBLIN DEAF RO MP3s/ALBUM DETAILS (2 Viewers)

[MDR]

Kieran from Delorentos played 'What's to be done with El Salvador?' on the Alison Curtis show last night and she liked it - so yay and thanks kieran.

Tower in-store gig has now been fixed for 9 June (thanks VD) and there will also be a wee quiet small intimate gig at Bewley's Theatre on 19 July with the Spook and Big Monster Love (RAAAWWWRRRR!!!) aka The scientician.

 

[RED(tape)MENACE]

Soooo, what's new?

 

[Anthony]

Go for Pat Kenny's show next.

 

[Unclealo]

Tower in-store gig has now been fixed for 9 June (thanks VD) and there will also be a wee quiet small intimate gig at Bewley's Theatre on 19 July with the Spook and Big Monster Love (RAAAWWWRRRR!!!) aka The scientician.

There's no show like a Ro Show

 

[Scientician 0.8]

RAAAWWWRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Indeed.

 

[MDR]

There's no show like a Ro Show

There's no business like Ro business.

 

[MDR]

Ahem, Just a little bump.

Here's the review from Totally Dublin Magazine - huzzah!

Mumblin’ Deaf Ro
The Herring & the Brine [Villain Records]

This is the second album from Ronan Hession a.k.a. Mumblin’ Deaf Ro, and it is a true delight to discover. Welded together with off-kilter tales, finger picking guitar music and a voice that discreetly captures an emotionally churning gentleness; it is an album that demands your close inspection. With each listen comes a new discovery. Whether it is in his sharp, witty lyrics, carefully chosen instruments, or clever change of tempo – you will hear something new every time you press play. What won over the curiosity of this reviewer was the musician’s description of the subject matter that came in the crinkled press release – ‘The album’s narratives deal with the exhaustion of a novice priest; the regret of a failed Latin American President; the slow drift to despair of a drowning man; and the reflected shock on an isolated rural community following a brutal murder by two sisters. Other than that, it’s fairly cheerful.’ How can one not be instantly interested in hearing those tales play out in song? Taking a step away from the excellent lyrics for a moment, the music itself deserves a lot of credit. It might be low-key stuff, but it is brooding, playful and enjoyable. Assisted by a very capable backing band (consisting of Conor Rapple, Richard Murphy, Brian O’Higgins, and Donnchadh Hoey), MDR’s soft-spoken vocals are complimented by precise injections of piano, drums, bass, and keyboards. It is the small slices of instrumentation that bring a charm to the music that one might skip past if they don’t listen in closely. For example, the superb strumming intro to the opening track (The Drowning Man) could easily be missed as the listener waits for the vocals to come in, but if they focus on that particular piece of music then they will realise just how noteworthy it is. All of the music on this album could be described in a similar fashion, but it is how the music plays off the velvety vocals that make this record work. Having taken over three years to complete this opus, it is clear that the finished product is a labour of love for Hession. It sounds like he is enjoying making the album, which translates to something the listener can feel at ease with. From indie pop gems (Ox in an Open Door) to winding ballads (Trouble Under A Murder Moon), this is a record with the type of carefree attitude so many singer/songwriters struggle to exploit. It is a delightful effort from one of Ireland’s most extraordinary talents.

- Gareth Maher

SEE ALSO: Goodtime John – I’ll Sing Till The Sun Turns Cold [Volta Sounds],
Smog – Burning Kingdom [Drag City], Iron & Wine – The Creek Drank The
Cradle [Sub Pop]

 

[snakybus]

Nice review

 

[Unclealo]

Well done Ro! When is it hitting the shops?

 

[MDR]

The album will be in the shops next weekend - starting with an in-store in Tower on the 9th.

 

[japeo]

good luck with it ro.. can't wait to hear the album

 

[psycho]

Got the cd Ro.Cheers.Will fit a track into the show next week.Hmm i think Jim O'Rourke before or after will fit alongside...

K

 

[mr pharmacist!!!!1]

will you have those dancers rehearsed and ready for the launch?

 

[MDR]

will you have those dancers rehearsed and ready for the launch?

We may have to drop that - they had a reaction to the baby oil. Midget juggler is still on, although he wants a flat fee plus midget expenses.

 

[nlgbbbblth]

look forward to hearing it Ro.
all the best with the launch.

 

[Space]

The album will be in the shops next weekend - starting with an in-store in Tower on the 9th.

Must try and pop along to that. I'm in the big smoke that weekend.

 

[RED(tape)MENACE]

You'd have to be a lunatic not to go to this gig.

 

[ernesto]

im quite looking forward to this

 

[uncle_meat]

yeah, let's rock!!.|..|.|..|.|..|.|..|.|..|

i mean, play the drums sweetly and quietly in perfect accompaniment of ro's dulcet tones and gentle guitar. heh heh. hi ro.

aside: .|..|

 

[coast to coast]

Got the cd Ro.Cheers.Will fit a track into the show next week.Hmm i think Jim O'Rourke before or after will fit alongside...

K

Hey that was my immediate comparison too, i.e. good.