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Muff choir disc released soon
15.05.09
Youngsters ‘spread a
little light’ for iCARE
by Liam Porter, Inishowen
Independent
MUSIC LOVERS from across Inishowen will be anxious
to get their hands on the new cd from the Muff Youth
Choir to be officially launched at a function in the
Halfway House in Burnfoot at the end of this month.
The cd titled ‘This little light of mine,’ features
twelve tracks and was recorded in Muff chapel giving
the album a very authentic feel.
Plans for the cd were unveiled earlier this year
when local priest Fr. Farren suggested they record a
cd because of their popularity among local
parishioners.
The group, which has around thirty members, has been
hard at work since then raising money to cover the
cost of recording the cd and of course working on
the songs for the recording.
Speaking to the Inishowen Independent Margaret
Brogan whose daughter Roisin is a driving force
behind the choir, said that the young members were
all very excited about the recording.
“The young ones were all excited about the idea of
recording the cd and they have all worked hard
during the recording sessions. They are really
looking forward to the launch now and hearing what
people have to say about the cd. There is a reall
buzz about the whole project,” she said. |
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The recording was
carried out by Derry-based DT Productions who
brought their equipment to Muff chapel to capture an
authentic sound from the choir in their natural
environment.
“There is a really lovely feel to the sound from the
cd, it sounds like it’s a live performance because
the choir feel so at home in the chapel,” Margaret
says.
The final product came after just three takes on a
number of Sundays and includes a track titled
‘Spread a little Love’ written by one of the
producers, Danny Feeney.
“We’re really pleased with the finished product and
were delighted when Alice Connolly offered to take
the photograph for the cover for free. Now we’re
looking forward to the launch and hoping as many
people as possible turn out to support the choir.”
The launch in the Halfway House in Burnfoot on
Saturday 30th May will be a fund-raiser with
proceeds going towards iCARE and Margaret adds that
all the profits from the cds will also go towards
that worthy cause.
“The choir will perform at the launch on that
Saturday night but we’ve also pencilled in another
launch in the local hall in Muff the next day after
11.30 am Mass for anyone who might not be able to
make it on the Saturday night.”
The choir cd is priced just €10 and will be
available following the launch at the end of the
month. But demand is already expected to be high…so
make sure you get your order in early. |
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