# Irish pop-rock artist Gavin Murphy counts our blessings on uplifting ‘Alive’ single

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- Published: 2021-07-06T16:33:23-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

_“Sparkles with droll and wonderfully melodic minor pop nuggets” ~_**RTÉ Entertainment**

_“Animated and invigorating… harkens back to a more innocent age and deserving of
comparisons to the likes of Aztec Camera, Feargal Sharkey, China Crisis and The 
Railway Children”_ ~ **Amplify Music Magazine**

_“A calming soul massage perfect for sitting in the sun and daydreaming“ _~ **Musician.
ie**

“45 RPM – Album of the Week” ~** RTÉ Radio 1**

“45 RPM – the result is bittersweet, nostalgic and fun” ~ **Hot Press**

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**Photos by John Wilde**

Ireland-based artist Gavin Murphy presents his new single** ‘**[**Alive’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fgavinmurphysongs.bandcamp.com%2ftrack%2falive&umid=16a348c5-2fd8-4a9c-929a-6dfa7c660373&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-a0e159d091bf51f3e0acf51b4ddde6feaa6afb29),
a ‘chin-up’ anthem for our times when depression has become so rampant in this age
of lockdown. The new track comes hot on the trails of the single** [‘The Sound of Heartbreak’.](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fyoutu.be%2fCNH7ZGWJ5Vs&umid=16a348c5-2fd8-4a9c-929a-6dfa7c660373&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-a5cb8c0493273ed93802fa5764ae713a6a356440)**

Murphy involved a strong team with respect to both tracks, including producer / 
mixer **Ger McDonnell  (The Cure, U2, Van Morrison, Martha Wainwright, Shane McGowan,
Sinead O’Connor).** While ‘Alive’ was mastered by **Stephen Ceresia **at **Stonyfield
Masteriing**, ‘The Sound of Heartbreak’ was mastered by **Frank Arkwright** at **
Abbey Road**, London. **Robbie Malone (David Gray) **plays bass, while **Paul Byrne**
is on drums and **Saoirse Kavanagh** on backing vocals.

“My new single ‘Alive’ is about embracing the positives in life. To witness the 
sunrise at dawn is a beautiful heartwarming experience. Appreciating the simple 
pleasures in life and reflecting upon good memories, can help us through difficult
times,” says **Gavin Murphy**.

“On the other hand, ‘The Sound of Heartbreak’ is a rite of passage that nobody escapes.
You suffer from it, you inflict it – don’t kid yourself otherwise. It will keep 
happening until you learn from it and finally make peace with the scars”.

Hailing from Dublin’s north side, Gavin Murphy now resides in Sligo on Ireland’s
north-west coast. Beginning with his debut self-recorded and self-produced album
[**‘45 RPM (Replay Past Memories)’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fgavinmurphysongs.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2f45%2drpm%2dreplay%2dpast%2dmemories&umid=16a348c5-2fd8-4a9c-929a-6dfa7c660373&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-d105d0f60da3988cf5ee3856b7b782f47c978b71)**,**
Murphy has been honing his sound and harvesting melodic guitar-based Indie pop-rock
goodness, characterized by bittersweet lyrics and catchy melodies. Inspired by feelings
rooted in nostalgia and moving melodies, Murphy cites Crowded House as a strong 
influence.

“It’s a wonderful feeling to self release my own music and to hear the songs being
played on the radio and receiving such positive feedback,” says **Gavin Murphy**.

“As a self employed musician it’s been a real struggle throughout the restrictions
being unable to play live music, with musicians’ careers having come to a stand 
still. To help me get through these uncertain times, I’ve tried to focus on the 
most important things in life.”

‘Alive’ and ‘The Sound of Heartbreak’ are out now, available across streaming platforms
and online stores, including [**Spotify**](http://spotify/)**, **[**Apple Music**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fmusic.apple.com%2fus%2fartist%2fgavin%2dmurphy%2dsongs%2f1490253485&umid=16a348c5-2fd8-4a9c-929a-6dfa7c660373&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-357fdbd195c4b79e1f10fd2eb725ace4e0deb281)
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**Gavin Murphy Songs**
**_Alive_**

**CREDITS**
Gavin Murphy – Lead Vocals, Guitars, KeyboardsRobbie Malone (David Gray)–
BassPaul Byrne – DrumsSaoirse Kavanagh – Backing VocalsProduced by Gavin Murphy 
and Ger McDonnellMixed by Ger McDonnell‘The Sound of Heartbreak’ mastered by Frank
Arkwright at Abbey Road, London‘Alive’ mastered by Stephenm Ceresia at Stonyfield
Mastering, USAPhotography by John Wilde

**FOR FANS OF: **David Gray, Crowded House, Suzanne Vega, Prefab Sprout, Aztec Camera,
Feargal Sharkey, China Crisis, Everything But The Girl

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