Sunday 28 July 2013

Sarah Murray Song Review

Sarah Murray is an exciting and extremely talented singer/songwriter and producer from Cork, Ireland. Having performed with many bands over the years Sarah is now starting to emerge as a solo female performer. With two songs released so far Sarah is busy recording and writing new material. Sarah’s main passion in life is music and her dream is to release a full length solo album, a dream that is looking ever more like a reality with the attention she is currently picking up from the music industry. Sarah’s sound is an atmospheric one. Her vocals are strong and have a vivid character all of their own. Some might compare her sound to that of The Corrs. Although there are similarities Sarah’s music has a lot more depth, which is mostly down to her striking vocals. Sarah’s first two solo releases effortlessly blend pop and folk together throwing in a bit of rock for good measure.

Ferris Wheel is a really upbeat pop/folk song with strong lyrics written by Sarah. Definitely worthy of a high chart placing Ferris Wheel shows off Sarah’s unique vocal talents, which are spot on. This song has a real edge and plenty of angst. Its catchy beat gives this song a stand out feel. Sarah’s vocals are forceful but never over the top. A real joy to listen to this song is a must for fans of good quality pop/folk music. Sarah’s vocals have similar qualities to those of Andrea Corr and inevitable comparisons will be drawn between the two but Sarah for me is more a mix of Andrea Corr’s luscious harmonies and Dolores O’Riordan’s angst and power. The end result is something outstanding and really mesmerising.


Better Than This is quite breathtaking. Sarah’s vocals have a velvety quality about them on this gentle slightly airy pop/folk song. This song is both classy and atmospheric. Perfect for a hot summer’s day with its lingering instrumentation and Sarah's stunning vocals, which captivate and linger on long after the song has finished. This is anything but a bland run of the mill Irish pop/folk offering. Sarah’s performance on this song is strong and really engages the listener. Listening to Sarah’s rendition of this self-penned song you can feel yourself drifting off to an intimate bar or cafĂ© and watching Sarah perform this song for the small crowd gathered around her. Her music is that good! 

1 comment:

  1. Wow!! She sounds amazing :) I think I've found my new favorite sound!!

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