BAFTA-Nominated Belfast composer Sheridan Tongue aka IN-IS has released his new and second album, 2068. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
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Having started his career working in London recording studios with the likes of Robert Plant and Blur, Sheridan was presented with a gold record for his work on the album Prodigal Sista by Beverly Knight.
He composed the music for seasons 9 to 20 of long-running BBC drama Silent Witness and worked on the soundtracks of many of the late Professor Stephen Hawking's films.
He also composed the soundtrack to Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History, a major new seven-part series for BBC Northern Ireland to coincide with the 50-year anniversary since the conflict began.
Tell us three things about yourself?
My grandmother would often say to me when I was a teenager that I could get music out of a stone, as I used to pick up and play a lot of instruments.
In my twenties, I once did a keyboard session for Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. He had such a presence when he entered the studio, I will never forget that.
I miss south Donegal and Killybegs a lot at the moment, it will be the first place I visit whenever travel and some kind of normality resumes.
How would you describe your music?
Hauntingly beautiful but with an edge.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Roy Ayers, Moya Brennan, Van Morrison, Trevor Horn, Stravinsky, Seán Ó Riada, Anne Dudley (Art of Noise), Tomita, Quincy Jones, Philip Glass, Bernard Hermann, Carter Burwell.
How did you occupy yourself during the coronavirus lockdown?
I'm so relieved to have been able to finish my album, 2068, and release a few singles featuring some incredible artists such as Ailbhe Reddy, Haula and Ryan Vail. You can stream the full album from Friday, October 16th.
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I mentored a film and television composer remotely in Toronto, I took part in music industry panels helping to support others in the music industry and I wrote quite a few piano compositions that I hope to record with the very talented Ruth McGinley, who plays piano for the Ulster Orchestra.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Ryan Vail and Elma Orkestra - Colours feat. Moya Brennan.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Eleanor Rigby, died in the church and was buried along with her name, nobody came" - Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
Danger Mouse - Black feat. Nora Jones. I never tire of this song, and so well produced.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find my music by searching for IN-IS on all streaming platforms and head to my website for more information.
