Pa Sheehy has released his second solo single, ‘Róisín’, alongside announcing the release of his debut EP ‘The Art Of Disappearing’ on 24 September and dates for his first solo tour.’The Art Of Disappearing’ EP is available to Pre-save/Pre-order via pasheehy.com and Golden Discs now. Fans who pre-order the physical EP will have access to the pre-sale for the live shows on 4th August at 10 am. Tickets will go on general on sale on 6th August at 10 am via Ticketmaster.ie and Pasheehy.com.
‘Róisín’ presents Pa Sheehy’s earnest and emotive songwriting through beautiful musicianship and refined arrangements. Sheehy spreads cinematic soundscapes over vivid lyrics to create a heartfelt and goosebump-inducing tune that surges with emotion as he captures timeless mental images of Róisín, “It’s your touch, It’s your face, It’s your cause, It’s like the rest of the world is on pause”. A delicate piano laments over pulsing beats creating a sense of unease and tension as the song builds, becoming more vibrant with ethereal guitars leading the way to the captivating crescendo. Sheehy has a knack for crafting evocative music filled with passionate melodies and honest lyrics and ‘Róisín’ illustrates this perfectly. The track is a first-rate tune and a fine example of Pa Sheehy’s compelling songwriting.
Speaking about his new single ‘ Pa Sheehy said: “How many times can you let down the one you love before they say goodbye?.. when I went to college I had it all! Captain of the local soccer team, I had a little car and a beautiful girlfriend. Róisín. Fast forward 18 months. I didn’t play sport, dropped out of college and I had made it impossible for Róisín to stay. Why? Alcohol. I loved what it gave me and I put it before everything and everyone. I never labelled myself an alcoholic, but after going to a bunch of councillors it became obvious that I was. A reluctant me did everything I could to keep tabs on it but after spending my rent money on a piss up and couch surfing around Cork I finally asked for help. Everything I had was gone. I spent a month in a rehabilitation centre. The first one to visit me was Róisín. I stayed sober for a while but In the end, we had decided to call it quits, not because of a lack of love but I couldn’t put her through this again. I was lost, so was she. This song is a gift to her. Some people deserve to have their name sung from a stage.”
Watch the video for ‘Róisín’ below
Author:Danu
