Ancient Sounds of Irish Literature explores the fusion of Irish storytelling and modern sound design. This EP blends spoken word passages with ambient compositions, creating immersive soundscapes inspired by Irish poetry and oral tradition. While rooted in traditional Irish instruments such as harp, violin, flute, and tin whistle. The project reimagines their presence using high-quality samples and synthesis.

These digital recreations merge with natural field recordings and atmospheric textures, bridging heritage with innovation.
The compositions prioritize mood and environment over conventional song structures, shaping each track around the emotional essence of the literary works. Voice performers interpret the spoken passages, while synthesized elements add a contemporary, experimental edge.

By blending the organic with the digital, Ancient Sounds of Irish Literature creates a unique listening experience, evoking nostalgia, introspection, and a deep connection to Ireland’s literary past. This project redefines tradition, proving that stories are not just told but lived through sound.

There were 3 collaborators on this project, they were each reciting a poem. I had a few choices of poems to use and I was open to suggestions from my collaborators if there was a poem or piece of literature that they liked or were influenced by.

Track 1 – Rónán O ‘hArrachtáin – Eleanór, A Rún. By Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh

Track 2 – Tom Bán – The Song Of Wandering Aengus. By W.B Yeats

Track 3 – David O’ Rourke – An Ode To Gráinne Ní Mháille. By David O’ Rourke (Unpublish Original Poem)