Naoimh Penston, a Eurosong finalist in 1995, has released her debut album, No Fury. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
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Thirty years in the making, the new collection spans themes of love, loss, and life-changing events, with musical arrangements that blend elements of theatre, country, rock, and classical influences.
Naoimh has worked nationally and internationally as a singer-songwriter, a piano and singing teacher, and as a musical and choral director.
She almost made it to Eurovision Song Contest in 1995, being placed a close second in Eurosong with her song Always You, and has appeared in numerous musical theatre, including Oliver! and Sister Act.
Speaking about No Fury, she says, "I began writing what I thought would be my debut album almost thirty years ago. Life had other plans and the next thing I knew, it was now . . .
"This album is a life-long collection of stories about life, love, and everything in between. I dedicate it to Amy, Leah & Brian, the loves of my life."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Proud mama of Amy and Leah, besotted Nana of Grandson, Nick, who turns one next Week!
Music educator who delights in passing on the same musical passions which were instilled in me since childhood
A nervous performer and chronic over-thinker. I've talked myself out of recording this album for decades, until I had a revelation that turned that thought around.
How would you describe your music?
Eclectic and influenced by many genres.
Who are your musical inspirations?
ABBA, Billy Joel, Eagles, Don Henley, Mary Black, Bernadette Peters, Bono, Philo.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Ooh…may have been The Waterboys, Olympic Ballroom, 1986. A House and Sinéad O’Connor supporting.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Easy one? ABBA - Summer Night City.
What’s your favourite song right now?
All I Have To Say from my new album!
Favourite lyric of all time?
"And in The End, the love you take is equal to the love you make" - The End by The Beatles.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
And So It Goes - Billy Joel.
Where can people find your music/more information?
On my website and all streaming platforms.
Alan Corr
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