NoCrows Interview «Why Us?»

Vor ihrer Schweizer Tournee erzählen die irischen NoCrows Anna, Felipe, Ray und Steve von ihrem neuen Album «Why Us?» Album Preview: https://soundcloud.com/user-998280570/why-us-compilation Im interview: Anna Houston: cello & mandolin Steve Wickham: fiddle Ray Coen: voc, guitar, fiddle Felip Carbonell: voc & guitar Songs: Smelka (Excerpt, Album: On The Moon) October Snow / Bingobyrne's / Dancing At the Crossroads (On The Moon) Why Us? (Why Us?) Metal Man (Why Us?) NoCrows iTunes: https://itun.es/ch/dUfLm NoCrows Switzerland Tour: https://nocrows.net/gigs/ Metal Man Video: https://youtu.be/ubaY5yblAqs Sligo Musicians Gig Guide: http://sligomusicians.com/ NoCrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoCrows/ Why Us? (Felip Carbonell) There is far too much violence in the world today. Far too many innocent people killed because of their colour, religious or political views and beliefs. And we are all potential targets of that hate. This is a shout for solidarity, respect and tolerance in a society that is losing its fundamental pillars. Metal Man (Eddie Lee / David Lyttle) This song is about one of Sligo’s best known landmarks. It was written on a trip to Coney Island by Eddie and Armagh composer and drummer David Lyttle. Their room was overlooking the Metal Man, a statue right in the middle of the sea between Rosses Point and the island directing the ships coming into Sligo Harbour. He was a major feature of Eddie’s childhood summers spent in Rosses Point so they decided to find out more about him. They did so and read some mysterious tales on the Rosses Point website by Kieran Devaney and others, including a scurrilous rumour above Ronnie Drew owning one of the Metal Men that were originally cast in 1821 under the command of Commander Blight (yes, him of ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ fame). Thanks to all concerned and to Rosses Point for the inspiration. As mentioned on our CD back cover, we thank the Drew family for their full blessing with the lyrics and wish to state once again that any spurious allegations about Ronnie Drew contained in the song are completely fictitious. Produktion: Felix Hofmann, Buskers Bern