I like to think of my music as a blend of musical flavors all mixed together like a trifle ! Each spoonful gives you a slightly different taste! The various influences are evident but never quite defining, a little folk, a little rock, a sprinkling of gospel and snippets of classic pop !! If I have to stick my neck out and give it a genre, I would go for something like melodic retro Pop !
Music has always been a part of my life, although born in the UK my parents originated from
Ireland and so growing up in an Irish family automatically gave me qualifications in providing entertainment at family gatherings, as well as joining in with countless renditions of Irish Folk Music.
At 13 and using some money I was given for my birthday I purchased my first album - Gilbert O’ Sullivan’s Greatest Hits - At 15 I went to work in a fruit shop at the weekends and started to use my ’income’ to really get my music collection going, starting with The Beatles
singles and moving on to their albums. I claimed an old guitar that my mum had bought at ajumble sale for 50p which was lying around the house and got myself a Beatles song book.I kept practising the chords and discovered with joy the excitement of playing music, my musical journey had begun.
Drawing from the magical sounds and inspirational characters that the late 60’s and early 70’s were blessed with such as Bob Dylan, Lennon & McCartney & Simon & Garfunkel, I started to create my own songs.
Creating and performing music either independently or as part of a band has continued over the years, and more recently my enthusiasm to become an established songwriter has been re-ignited.
The hands of time have provided me with valuable experience which has allowed me to grow and develop, building songs that are inspired by the classic songwriters of the past and blending them with heartfelt lyrics taken from the experience of living in today’s world. Acoustically led songs built from the solid foundation of classic pop song structure.
In the last 2 years I have concentrated my efforts on creating a website www.Deegansongs.com and producing an album of my work to showcase my songs. Entry into the 2006 UK Songwriting Competition produced semi-final placements for 7 of my songs and the first 4 songs that I forwarded to The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers (G.I.S.C) for assessment were described as “excellent” with “great commercial value”.
An invitation from Matchbox Recordings led to ‘Ease The Pain’ being commercially released on ‘The Big Indie Comeback Vol 2’. The song has also appeared on the Australian ILR World Indie Chart peaking at number 6.
“The Roads You Take” album is soon to be released through Matchbox Recordings and I am looking forward to the opportunity of reaching a wider audience, (as well as being thrilled of course to be working with the legend that is Dale Olivier!).
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Press
Release: LISTEN OUT FOR SEAN DEEGAN APPEARING AND PERFORMING LIVE ON BBC RADIO
ON 31st AUGUST 2007 AT 10PM (UK TIME) THE JOHN GOVIER LATE NIGHT SHOW !!!!
FOLLOW THE LINK TO HEAR OVER THE INTERNET: www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/devon.shtml
Excellent collection of acoustic adult pop/easy-listening tracks.
Reviewer: Xavier P. and RadioIndy (click for website)
Sean Deegan’s solo debut album entitled “The Roads You Take” is a dreamy collection of easy listening/acoustic pop masterpieces! Upon first listen, Sean’s unique tone jumps out above the musical compositions and successfully pulls listeners into his lyrical melodies. The emotional ballad “Find My Way” best demonstrates Sean’s uplifting lyrics, captivating vocals, and delightful harmonies. Moreover, the skilled production of “The Roads You Take” turns Sean’s clever songwriting into audio works of art! If you enjoy the sounds of the Bee Gees, The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, this album is made just for you!
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Media Release
DEBUT ALBUM FROM MELODIC SINGER SONGWRITER SEAN DEEGAN - OUT 30 JULY 2007.
Sean Deegan is a proper original singer songwriter with Irish roots. He takes his influences from classic artists and this shows in his work. With the help of his partner Sharon a lo-fi album of heartfelt, tear jerking and beautiful ballads has been born. These songs will touch you whatever genre of music you like. They are filled with real life issues and raw emotion that brings a lump to the listener’s throat at the same time as lifting them up. Sean combines traditional Irish tinged folk with modern acoustic pop/rock, lush strings and warm uplifting almost gospel backing vocals.
His stunning debut album “ The Roads you take” featuring the single “ Find my way” is out on 30 July 2007 through Matchbox Recordings.
HISTORY
Music has always been a part of Sean Deegan's life, although born in the UK his parents originated from Ireland and so growing up in an Irish family automatically gave him qualifications in providing entertainment at family gatherings, as well as joining in with countless renditions of Irish Folk Music.
At 13 and using some money he was given for his birthday he purchased his first album - Gilbert O’ Sullivan’s Greatest Hits. At 15 he went to work in a fruit shop at the weekends and started to use his "income" to really get his music collection going, starting with The Beatles singles and moving on to their albums. He claimed an old guitar that his mum had bought at a jumble sale for 50p which was lying around the house and got himself a Beatles song book. He kept practicing the chords and discovered with joy the excitement of playing music. His musical journey had begun.
Drawing from the magical sounds and inspirational characters that the late 60’s and early 70’s were blessed with such as Bob Dylan, Lennon & McCartney & Simon & Garfunkel, Sean started to create his own songs.
Creating and performing music either independently or as part of a band has continued over the years, and more recently his enthusiasm to become an established songwriter has been re-ignited.
In his own words " The hands of time have provided me with valuable experience which has allowed me to grow and develop, building songs that are inspired by the classic songwriters of the past and blending them with heartfelt lyrics taken from the experience of living in today’s world. Acoustically led songs built from the solid foundation of classic pop song structure".
Check out the websites: http://www.matchboxrecordings.co.uk/artists/seandeegan.htm
And http://www.deegansongs.com for interviews, news and audio samples.
For more info contact:
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Description: Classic acoustic based timeless melodic pop, inspired by the sounds of the 60's and 70's blended with lush harmony arrangements and given a contemporary twist.
I like to think of my music as a blend of musical flavors all mixed together like a trifle ! Each spoonful gives you a slightly different taste! The various influences are evident but never quite defining, a little folk, a little rock, a sprinkling of gospel and snippets of classic pop !! If I have to stick my neck out and give it a genre, I would go for something like melodic retro Pop ! 
