BARRY MCLOUGHLIN: Pieces

Barry McLoughlin

Pieces

© 2004 Narrative Music (777215105997)

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McLoughlin's critically acclaimed debut release contains 14 tracks of original song.

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BARRY McLOUGHLIN is emerging on the contemporary singer/songwriter scene as a compelling man of words with a charming narrative voice. He is a Dublin, Ireland born and Canadian raised troubadour who resides in Sioux Lookout, North Ontario, Canada. His narrative tributes stir the spirit, beckoning ballads still the heart, and landscape portraits capture the wonder of it all. An impressive variety of tracks from McLoughlin's debut "Pieces" CD (2004) received radio airplay in 18 countries.

PIECES Released 2004 / Music & Lyrics by Barry McLoughlin / Published by Narrative Music

McLoughlin's "Pieces" CD received a 5 STAR rating from Roots Music Report, Texas. His "THING CALLED LOVE" was selected for inclusion on Volume 21 of the Acoustic Rainbow Sampler along with a track from Mr. "American Pie" Don McLean. Barry's "5th AVENUE" single was voted #1 on the Folk Alley, Ohio Open Mic scene and is under consideration for recording by a mega-major label artist. A variety of tracks from "Pieces" have been heard airing on public and private radio stations across Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Slovenia, Sweden, the UK, the USA, and the Virgin Islands.

Chris White, Publisher, Canada: "5th Avenue' from Barry McLoughlin is one of the finest acoustic folk songs to come along in some time. It's relaxing melody takes you back to a simpler way of life. The charming lyrics can bring either a sparkle or tears to your eyes. This is the type of song you can play with enjoyment in front of a roaring fire or an adventurous drive along the Trans-Canada Highway. Highly Recommended"

5 STARS Roots Music Report, Heather Bourne, USA
"His lyrics tell an incredible story describing the joys and pains of love and the harmony behind it all. An enchanting mixture of songs for anyone in love with the immortal feeling of love"

Folk Reviews, Dai Woosnam, England
"A very pleasant 50 plus minutes of music. Music that is a bit of a throwback to the 70's folk scene and is none-the-worse for that"

Celtic World, Glen Clifford, Australia "A very personal touch on each song and a performer with no pretentious or over-trained vocal style"

Visiting the Folks, Bill Hahn, Ohio ". . . a really wonderful CD"

Country Folk, Achim Biermann, Germany "It's a really good one, just the kind of music me and the listeners like to hear"

Folk and Roots, Colin Fielding, Australia "Had a chance to listen to it a couple of times and I think it's terrific"

American Roots Music, Mike Penard, France "I have a high respect for artists like you who give the listeners the feeling that the artistic process is the search of quality"

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  • Thank You
    author: Fran Hirchak

    This CD fills my heart with so many emotions. The songs make me cry and smile all at the same time. Leaves me with a warm feeling inside. I was so impressed I wrote to Casey Clarke ( No I don't know him but I wish I did) to promote this CD Thanks once again for your music

  • "It touched my heart in many ways"
    author: Stephannie C.

    This cd really touched my heart and soul in so many ways. Each song tells the stories of love that is new, old, forbidden, of faith,happiness,joy,hope,regrets and for years to come. The words and meoldies on this cd brings reflectios on my own life.

  • Barry takes me back to the roots of folk music
    author: Doc Crippen

    The music on this CD is heart warming and moving. Doc Crippen Folk Singer

  • EXCELLENT! lyrical story telling at its best!! Highly recommended!!!
    author: Shannon Ambrose

    Barry McLoughlin may be following in the footsteps of other great musical story tellers like Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin and Neil Young, however he is cutting his own path in the world of narrative music. Armed with a voice both haunting and soothing, acoustic guitar in hand, Barry is a captivating singer/songwriter. Born in Dublin, Ireland but raised in Canada, Barry brings his own unique influences to his music. From drawing on Celtic roots, traditional folk/country influences, to the rugged beauty of Northern Ontario, Canada where Barry calls home, this talented troubadour shares his visions through lyrical tales told with care and passion. Barry’s 14 track debut release, Pieces, is a treat not just to the ears, but to the senses as well. With each song, Barry’s magical voice weaves us through stories of love, life and longing. With tracks such as “The Most Wonderful Girl In The World”; a father’s love song to his daughter, “5th Avenue”; a tale of forbidden love, or “We’ve Got Love; a song with a simple melody yet beautiful, touching lyrics. Each track on Pieces radiates from within Barry’s gentle, smiling soul as his gift of music touches your senses with passion and tranquility. The days of the singer/song writer, sitting on a stool strumming an acoustic guitar are not long gone. They are alive and well and living within Barry McLoughlin. An artist who’s true passion in life is to share his visions through his song and hopefully by doing so, touch one’s soul with his own.

  • Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!!
    author: Lisa

    This by far is my all time favorite CD I own. Barry has a special gift that reaches to your inner soul and touches your heart. My favorite song is ~Dance For Me~ I highly recommend buying Barry's CD, and when I listen to it, I dance as if no one is watching. Thank you Barry for all your song, they are such a special gift.

  • As a songwriter, I recognize "real" when I hear it. If you have a heart, you wi
    author: Jimmy Dow - Songwriter

    I don't know Barry. I just discovered him on MySpace. One knows when someone has lived his songs, someone real like you and I. True talent to me, is the ability to crawl inside my heart and comfort me, scold me, make me feel good. Tonight, "5th Avenue" and "The Most Wonderful Girl In The World" are mine -- it is something you cannot explain. You live it.

  • I call this CD "Songs From The Heart"
    author: Netty Verburg

    Only a few artists are having the "spirit" and the talent to talk to us,to give comfort, hope and a smile.This singer/songwriter has a lovely talent...he can put sentence into sentences.His lyrics brought tears to my eyes. I am waiting now for his next CD, hopefully a DVD.

  • whether listening or singing along a truly enjoyable piece of artwork
    author: steve hargett

    I found myself quickly singing along with this quite ejoyable piece of work. The lyrics seem to come from the heart and of course they represent all the emotions each of us have experienced. Great find by listening to whole wheat radio and am already anticipating his next cd

  • Barry McLoughlin tells Incredible Stories of Love.
    author: Roots Music Report - Heather Bourne

    Whether you are at the end of a beginning or the beginning of an end, Barry Mcloughlin delivers a powerful message. His lyrics tell an incredible story describing the joys and pains of love and the harmony behind it all. An enchanting mixture of songs for anyone in love with the immortal feeling of love.

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