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The Arguments against Insanity

by Liam Oragh

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    Signed copy of Liam Oragh's new album - The Arguments against Insanity
    Original artwork/Photos by Liam Oragh

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Lake Louise 03:25
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Oblivious 05:20
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12 Monkeys 06:11
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Last Word 05:43
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Channel 18 05:37

about

Best known for his quirky song 'Hey Nelson' about wanting to inherit Nelson Mandela's shirt collection, Alternative singer-songwriter Liam Oragh's new album - The Arguments against Insanity - the follow up to his Hot Press Pick-of-the-Fortnight award-winning debut album - Only 2 late if You're dead - has just been released.

Songs about madness, songs about life, love, getting older, and cryogenically cheating death ('Thaw me out when you can cure me') - with stop offs along the way that include his topical single - Oblivious - about how we're all walking around with our heads stuck in our mobile phones - and Lake Louise - about getting chased by a grizzly bear in the Canadian Rockies, and 12 Monkeys - about wanting to check himself into a notorious mental institution, not forgetting his justice system themed screamer of an opener - Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

Songs to stay sane to - or songs to go insane to? He's not sure yet - but the one thing he is certain of -

Who needs therapy when you've got music!

"Fun lyrics from a song-writer that oozes quirkiness - if you like a bit of edge then you'll enjoy this!" David Dee Moore - Acoustic Yard Festival and Radio/Blues and Roots Radio

"Composer Extraordinaire!" David Halpin - The Circle Sessions

"The album sees Liam Oragh alternately channeling the musical stylings of Jonathan Richman, John Cale, Lou Reed et al with his own inimitable aplomb. The album is infused with humour, hints of punkiness, shades of Americana and just plain musical goodness despite the darkness contained within the lyrics. If you like your singer-songwriters quirky then Liam Oragh is yer man."
Ralph's Life Indie Music Blog and Radio KC Indie Show.

"The Arguments Against Insanity sees Liam at the top of his game not only as a top notch lyricist but also as a well rounded musician.
This is a body of work any songwriter would be proud of."
Niume Music Blog

"They say as an artist, you have to be original so that people can remember you. In Liam's case this is fulfilled without any shadow of doubt. Hearing his unique voice makes you think you've known this man for ages. The songs, combining serious themes with lighter ones, might feel slighly depressing to some but they're an honest observation of the reality in our society. The openness hits you and forces you to think about your own life, about its purpose and worth. And you may even recognize yourself in some of them (scary enough, don't you think?).

The singer's goal is to wake us up and highlight the fact we all need to be cautious and pay attention to the world around us (Oblivious) and also live the life to the fullest when we get a chance (Gone in a Heartbeat). Still sane or insane already? You will have to decide yourself. In a way, "we're all crazy" as the song 12 Monkeys says. One thing is for sure: Liam Oragh offers the best therapy: music."
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credits

released April 5, 2017

Composed, arranged, performed and produced by Liam Oragh
Mixed by Robin Ball. Mastered by Ivan Jackman
Drums by Paul Flynn
Acknowledgements: Ollie Plunkett, Golden Egg Studios, Mike Gleeson, Downdaroad productions, Hardly Strictly Acoustic Festival, Hellfire Studios, www.duplicationireland.com, EllyD Photography, David Halpin and The Circle Sessions, David Dee Moore and The Acoustic Yard Festival

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Liam Oragh Dublin, Ireland

Describing himself not as a Singer-Songwriter but as a Storyteller - Liam Oragh's Style or Genre of Music could be described as Electro-Acoustic Alternative, Post-Gothic, Folk Punk, Indie Irish – Whatever the hell that means!!!

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