Irish alternative trad folk band Rattling Ark have released their new single, Coleraine Jig, from their upcoming debut album, Top of a Mountain. We asked cellist and composer Kevin Murphy the BIG questions . . .
Rattling Ark were formed by Kevin (Slow Moving Clouds), alongside Thomas Haugh, and Lizzi Murtough.
Top of a Mountain draws on influences such as Pentangle, The Haxan Cloak and The Gloaming.
Rattling Ark play: 12 June - Fennelly's of Callan. Kilkenny, 19 June - BelloBar, Dublin. 23 July - University College Cork. 23 January (2027) - Seamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Co. Dublin.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am destined for greatness.
I have an extra rib (actually true).
My nickname in school was Clarence the cock-eyed lion (actually true).
How would you describe your music?
We are an experimental folk/trad band.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Pentangle, Arvo Part, Black Sabbath, Planxty, The Haxan Cloak, My Bloody Valentine, Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Rory Gallagher in the Cork City Hall.
What was the first record you ever bought?
What's Another Year by Jonny Logan.
What’s your favourite song right now?
The Pursuit of Farmer Michael Hayes by Planxty.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Hindsight is the foresight of a gobshite".
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
The Angelus.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp.
Alan Corr
