Irish blues and rock musician Paul Sherry has released his new single, Fades. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
An award-winning guitar player since the age of sixteen and husband to blues artist Gráinne Duffy, Paul has been playing on the Irish rock 'n' roll scene for many years.
Speaking about his new song, he says, "Music is mediation, no thinking, just a pure clear mind in full flow.. Fades is influenced by Taoism, as in, everything changes through the journey of life.
"By letting go, being present and fully aware in the moment, we truly experience the flow. The song is about the struggle to stay present and have a clear mind in this modern day society that we live in"
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I'm a musician, singer songwriter and guitar player. I'm influenced by Taoism and mediation. I have been playing music and touring worldwide my whole life .
How would you describe your music?
My music is alternative rock. It's influenced by mediation so there is always an atmosphere element around the songs.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Mark Lanegan is one of my musical inspirations the dark poetry in his songs is deep. Nirvana for their raw energy. Eddie Van Halen is a huge influence in my guitar playing. Also, Jimi Hendrix for his psychedelic blues guitar playing.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
It was Joe Satriani. I was playing shred guitar back when I was 16 years old it was incredible to watch. A guitar virtuoso playing live.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Joe Satriani's Crystal Planet was my first record. I spent countless hours playing guitar to that record.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Goodbye to Beauty by Mark Lanegan.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Whether your sunglasses are off or on you only see the world you make" - Thing Called Love by John Hiatt.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Not Dark Yet by Bob Dylan.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Facebook, Instagram, Spotify and on all music streaming services. See you all at one of my gigs!
Alan Corr
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