Tigers of Tin Pan have released their new single, Under the Moonlight. We asked Liam Mulvaney of the band the BIG questions . . .
Featuring Naoise Roo, John Butler, Gilla Band members and more, the track marks the official launch of the 1% Visible project.
Over a decade of creative collaboration, Butler and Mulvaney have worked with an eclectic line-up of Irish musicians.
Inspired by an episode of the 99% Invisible podcast, Under the Moonlight delves into the arrival of street lighting in 19th-century Austin, Texas, weaving a tale set against the backdrop of an unsolved murder mystery.
Tell us three things about yourself …
Old (but still swinging). Sanguine. Happy to be surprised.
How would you describe your music?
21st Century `White Album'. Happy to do whatever interests me on any given day.
Who are your musical inspirations?
John Butler, Kramer, George Martin, Lou Adler, Bob Ezrin, Shell Silverstein, Brian Eno, Roy Halee, Pete Townsend. Jesus, we'll be here all night.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
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Honestly can't remember. I probably should. R.E.M. in the RDS in 1989 was an early(ish) highlight but first gig was probably years before that.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane double A side 7". Duchess by The Stranglers was the first one I bought with my own money.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Apple Music says it's Electric Pow Wow Drum by The Halluci Nation. Who am I to argue with the mighty algorithm?
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes, And just for that one moment I could be you, Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes, You'd know what a drag it is to see you." - Positively 4th Street by Bob Dylan.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
ORGAN2/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible) by John Cage. I'll be dead long before it's over!
Where can people find your music/more information?
We are on YouTube and can be streamed in all the usual places and are active on Instagram. There will be a website soon.
Alan Corr
