Offaly native folk artist releases stunning single

BIRR man Mark Lyndon has released a stunning single which displays his various talents, including his excellent songwriting ability, pleasant voice and skilled guitar playing.

“First Light” is the second release by the native folk artist. It follows on from the positive response to his first track “The Last 35”.

First Light offers a more laid-back vibe than Mark's first single. The new song has an acoustic folk sound which is echoed by Richie Delahunty’s bouzouki playing and Adam Taylor on double Bass.

“This track,” Mark told the Midland Tribune, “is part of a selection of tracks recorded and produced by Davie Ryan (who also features on percussion), mixed by Alex Borwick and mastered by Sam Proctor of Lismore Mastering.”

The new song has a great melody and is very pleasant to listen to. It's the kind of enjoyable, acoustic, folk song which should appeal to a wide group of people of differing musical tastes.

Mark explains that “First Light” is a personal piece that reflects on the positive impact of the growing and changing light on our collective outlook during the dark weeks post-winter solstice. In his own words:

“I always experience a period of reflection at this time of year. It can be a blue time for many, with the death of the Christmas period and the warmth that it entailed, surrounded by family and friends. We are then forced to emerge from this softness, and it can feel hard, cold, and lonely. It’s important to remember that this too is a natural state and to embrace it as part of a cycle of rebirth. As natural light increases, and nature slowly responds we must embrace the importance of the fallow period.”
This release is available on all streaming sites and is accompanied by a stunning video by talented Birr artist artist/filmmaker Nicky Larkin.

For more information see www.marklyndonmusic.com or info@marklyndonmusic.com or on 0851559161.

Locals will be able to hear Mark's considerable talent for themselves on Saturday February 10 in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre when two giants of the Irish trad scene, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny, will be uniting for an evening of great music, a mixture of traditional songs, and originals composed by Andy. Mark will be a support act for the concert. The show starts at 8pm.