This is an album of Thomas MacDonagh’s poetry influenced by nature, folklore, country life , Irish culture and history , the CD will also feature a selection of songs which are representative in the works and life of , Poet , Patriot , Playwright Thomas MacDonagh
I’m delighted to say tha his granddaughter Muriel McAuley and two of his great grandsons Turlach and Dylan ,and great daughter Michelle are working on this with me and some other wonderful artists such as Irish Music Legend – Liam O’’Maonlai , Internationally renowned award winning actor Patrick Bergin (“Sleeping With the Enemy” Patriot Games) ,
Award winning Singer and actress Aoife Scott , Irish Singing Star Monica Brennan , Grammy nominees Aoife Clancy and Janine Randall, Grammy Winner Frank Wharton, All-Ireland Medal Winning Musicians – Singer Liam Hart, Uileann Pipers Torrin Ryan & Joey Abarta ,multi instrumentalist Stuart Peak along with notable artists such as legendary Irish MusicIans Tommy McCarthy , Tommy Keane , Caroline O’Shea, German Composer and musician Steffan Daum , Composer and producer Colin Owens , Along with actors Ciaran Crawford and Aedín Moloney & Warren O’Reilly !!! All are graciously helping me out with poems and music respectively , and as if that wasn‘t an already impressive lineup the CD will also feature Former Maryland Governor and musician Martin O’Malley will Also gueststar on the album ,
STRETCH GOALS $8500
If we reach this goal I’ll be able to design the album cover with award winning graphic artist Tim Colletti and have legendary producer Joe Clapp mix and master the album .Joe has worked with many notable musicians including , Grammy Winners Paula Cole (”Where have all the cowboys gone ? & Dawson Creek theme “I don’t want to wait“ & Lori McKenna (Girl Crush) and Grammy Nominated Godsmack frontman Sully Erna , Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan and Grammy Nominee Jordan Knight (New Kids on Block )
There is no risk to supporters I’ve dedicated almost 2 years and we have poured thousands of hours and dollars to this project . The production team and I have every intention of finishing it I’m very excited about it. Reaching these goals will help us present the songs poems and music in a beautiful digipak with the most pristine sound quality available to truly bring The words and music and songs of this project to life.