Bréon Rydell - Photo Credit Ryan McGoverne
Freedom Song remix at The Grooveshack, Ramelton, Donegal, Ireland.
It’s A Long, Long Way – Album and single (in production at The Groovehack)
As Shadows Fall, a commission by the Estate of Horst P Horst, one of the most influential, and revered, photographers of the 20th Century, to write a stage play, based on Horst’s life and work.
Butterfly Jaws, a dark fairytale, based in Donegal.
Bréon looking out towards Berlin. Photo Credit: Garry Scott-Irvine
It’s A Long, Long Way
This song owes its origin to an original track that I composed several years ago called; ‘We Be Free.’ The lyrics of the first verse tell the story of parents awakening in the wee small hours at 4 am, expressing the magic of their new-born child, and wondering what is going to happen to its future, and the future of all children in the world in general.
I created a new melodic structure to accompany some of my original lyrics. I then went on to create lyrics for a new chorus, plus a second original stanza.
The overall inspiration for this new song, entitled: ‘It’s a Long, Long Way,’ was the fact that several dear friends had announced that they were expecting the arrival of first born babies. Two close boyfriends were expecting their first baby in January 2025, and our other friends were expecting their first born to arrive in March 2025.
I felt I wanted to express in words and music, my thoughts upon what the future might hold for these children, coming into a new world.
Freedom Song has been composed to remind people that freedom is a priceless gift that needs to be nurtured and protected. The song aims to highlight the importance of communities working together, as expressed in the lyrics – ‘Beauty’s born from sorrow’s pain’.
Freedom Song is a wake-up call to the citizens of the world to have their say, and for their voices not only to be heard, but to have a significant effect on the influential elites and institutions that control society.” This powerful anthem is a call to action in defence of democracy, education and freedom.
We in the free world are the lucky ones, and we should be thankful, for there are millions of people throughout the world living under repressive regimes, desperately fighting for their freedom.
Bréon – this is such a beautiful freedom song, such a great message and vibe. And love that it has a positive touch, like things will get better actually.
Frank Berman, Grammy award-winning record producer
This Aficionados Album has captured and re-created some of the classic tracks recorded by these great artists, which include, amongst others, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Carmen McRae, Jimmy Scott, Josephine Baker and Omara Portuondo.
Produced by Grammy Award winning The Berman Brothers.
Liner notes by Bréon Rydell.
Executive Producers Bréon Rydell and Garry Scott Irvine.
“Glorious ! Makes me want to cross the Irish Sea and have a proper Christmas” x
Sir Stephen Fry (on Christmas Time in Donegal) December 2024
It’s hootenanny time, it’s Christmas
Sláinte from Donegal !
Inspired by the music and storytelling traditions of Ireland, Bréon wrote Christmas Time in Donegal after reflecting on how moving there has impacted on his life, both personally and artistically:
“I’ve spent many years working abroad and can honestly say I have never felt so welcome, so creative, and so supported in my work, as I am in Donegal. Working with Billy, Dermot, Seamus, Peadar and Margaret has been an absolute joy and pleasure. We’re all very excited and upbeat about the track.”
Bréon can think of no better place that epitomises the spirit of Christmas Time in Donegal than The Olde Glen Bar in Glen.
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