Nothing New Under the Sun – Official Video
Nothing New Under the Sun - Official Video
Directed and shot by the husband and wife team of Lucy Jones and John Hennessy of Kerbute Productions.…
Wedding Bells & Glaciers
I've been meaning to write something new on here for months now, but alas my mind has been on other things.…
Tour Announcement: Ireland 2015
Up Close & Personal Promotions Present:
Peter Doran Irish Tour 2015
Mullingar Singer-Songwriter Peter Doran takes his new album "Outlines" on the road from April -June with a series of intimate shows across Ireland, with all roads leading to a headline show at The Sugar Club in Dublin on June 20th.…
The death and life of an acoustic guitar
January 20, 2011.
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The fog was heavy and thick and we could hardly see the road in front of us.
The Songwriter’s Guide To Album Release Day:
Today is the 24th October 2014. This is the day that "Outlines" my fourth studio album, is available for the first time in digital stores the world over.…
The World is Wide
"The World is Wide" official video (By Lucy Jones) coming this month... Listen to the album track and see stills from the video below:
I've got a friend called Lucy.…
A Film-Maker, A Songwriter and a Grandmother walk into a Room…
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Last month I had the pleasure of spending a day with Myles O'Reilly, an Irish Film-Maker whose work I've been a fan of for a long time.
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Have you heard Alela Diane?
"Your eyes were green, your skin was darker than the colour of my own. We took a shower in the dark.
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Tea, Chocolate, Music, Books.
My mouth tastes of dark chocolate and green tea. I'm at the kitchen table listening to Jeff Buckley's "Grace" record, a life-shaking album if there ever was one! …
Exceptional Irish Songwriters – Emmett Tinley
In this series I take a look at some of my favourite Irish songwriters. Some you may know, others you may not.…
The Rattle in your Puzzle Box
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Recently, I went through a bit of an Alan Watts obsession. He got me thinking about the self, the ego and all that good stuff.
Dreamland for the Evening:
I've been going to live gigs since I was 12 years old. Music doesn't get any purer than a magical live performance.…
You want the Moon?
"Last Night I was dreaming about you my love, last night I was dreaming of you.…
Exceptional Irish Songwriters – Pearse McGloughlin –
"You and I have hearts that are lonely hunters" - Pearse McGloughlin, "Spherosphere".
I decided recently that I would take more care with this little website of mine.…
I decided recently that I would take more care with this little website of mine.… Zen & the art of album making
Outlines, Visions, Plans.
It's a bright morning in Dublin, I'm listening to the new album by Marissa Nadler and drinking Pomegranate Tea.… SongNotes #2 – “Things you’re dreaming of”
This song came along really quickly, it's a simple enough thing but I'm really enjoying singing it.
Here are a couple of the early audio sketches recorded on iPhone.
SongNotes #1 – “Do what I do”
I'm currently working on a bunch of songs for the next record.
I will be sharing various demos and sketches here on the website in the coming weeks and months.…
VIDEO: Live from Holland
We had an absolutely amazing time in Holland and Belgium last month...
Here's some footage from our show in Oude Leije.…
Tour: Holland & Belgium
Next month I hit the road for a 19 day tour of Holland and Belgium. I will be travelling with my trusty musical side-kick Brian Murphy (Lap Steel, Electric Guitar, all round hilarity).…
Writing:
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I'm happy to report that I have a number of new songs coming through.
Some pretty much finished, others still gestating.
The Dragon Interview
Filmed during the recording sessions for "Overhead the Stars". Peter talks about the musicians who made up the band for the new record.…
Every Little Thing (Video)
Recorded in a very pretty Antique shop in Dublin town. So much fun. Enjoy!
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Overhead the Stars
Download/Discover the new album below:
The album is availble below as a name-your-price Download. There is also standard & Deluxe Physical CDs availabale.…Deluxe Edition Of New Album
September 14th is growing ever closer... I am so excited about sharing the new record with the world.… Overhead the Stars (Press Release)
Perfumed Letter
The Opening track from "Overhead the Stars". Listen, Enjoy, Comment, Share 🙂…
Wood Album Free Download
My debut album "Wood" is now downloading in full and for free at peterdoran.bandcamp.com
Recording @ Grouse Lodge Studios Jan 2010
Work on the album continues & progresses...
Studio Diary – Pathways Guitars
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt5B9dwk5lg
recording electric & acoustic guitars at VeeBee studios for new album song "Pathways"
New Video _ Abstract Man
Acoustic guitar & cello performance of "Abstract Man".
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJRbSFqJtvY
Album 2 update:
Just back from a weekend in Italy, found me a producer...
New Song, New Video – "When you can"
Acoustic guitar and cello performance of new song "When you can" with Gerard Toal on cello.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1dOqa7MpFQ
Download "Wood" for $2.22
$2.22
2 download "Wood" in full
2 help fund album 2
New Website
so here it is, the brand new site...
New Album
Peter is currently working on new songs and recordings for the new album.