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Irish Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Christy Moore releases spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins
CHRISTY MOORE has released a spoken word tribute to President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins. The folk singer has recorded Music to Our Ears, a poem written by written by Johnny Broderick and produced by Gavin Murphy, which celebrates Mr Higgins presidency and his impact on the people of Ireland. First elected to the role in 2011, President Higgins will complete his second and final term this November. The video features footage of street artist ACHES creating an image of President Michael D Higgins The emotive poem describes him as 'the lyric of the verse, the melody of the song, the north star of the night sky when our compass is pointing wrong'. ACHES creates a 10-foot painting of the President in the footage It also praises him for his 'core values' of 'truth, honesty and decorum'. The final lines state: 'Statesmanlike and diplomatic, charismatic without fears. 'You are a national treasure treasured, you have been music to our ears." A music video released this week, which shares Moore's recording, is set against footage capuring the painting of a 10-foot-tall portrait of Mr Higgins by the Dublin street artist ACHES. Watch the video here... See More: Aches, Christy Moore, Michael D Higgins, Tribute
RTÉ News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Christy Moore unveils spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins
Christy Moore has unveiled the official video for Music to Our Ears, his spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins, and the promo clip features the creation of a 10ft portrait of Mr Higgins, designed by street artist Aches. The poem, written by poet Johnny Broderick and recorded by Moore, is a celebration of the life and legacy of the President of Ireland recorded to mark his last year in office, after serving two terms. Speaking of how the work came about, the singer said, "I was working in Gavin Murphy's Studio. Gavin shared music he was composing for a poem John Broderick had written in advance of President Michael D's departure from Áras and Úachtaráin. "I read the poem and listened to the music. I offered to recite the words. Claddagh Records heard it and suggested we make it available to the public." Moore added, "I think it is a beautiful tribute to our esteemed President and his family. I think Johnny B's words express what many of us feel about Michael D. and, Our First Lady, Sabina." Filmed by Ronan Nissenbaum, the video sees Dublin-based artist Aches, who specialises in large scale murals and graffiti, creating a portrait of the President.
Extra.ie
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
LISTEN: Christy Moore releases new track for Michael D. Higgins
Christy Moore has released 'Music to Our Ears', a spoken word tribute to President Michael D. Higgins. The track, written by poet Johnny Broderick and produced by Gavin Murphy, celebrates President Higgins' life and legacy as he enters the last months of his second and final term in office. The tribute will also feature on the extended edition of Moore's No.1 album A Terrible Beauty , set for release later this year. Speaking on the project, Christy said: 'I think it is a beautiful tribute to our esteemed President and His Family. I think Johnny B's words express what many of us feel about Michael D. and, Our First Lady, Sabina.' The tribute is the latest show of respect and admiration between Christy Moore and President Higgins. In a heartfelt message celebrating Moore's 80th birthday earlier this year, President Higgins praised the singer's decades of service to music and culture. 'Through your music, you have lent voice to those often unheard, bringing to the public discourse the concerns, hopes, and struggles of ordinary people with extraordinary empathy and dignity,' he said. He also described Moore's voice as 'one of the most distinctive and enduring in Irish life,' commending his 'profound sense of justice' and his grounding in 'the values of community, equality and solidarity.' Reflecting on a visit to Aras an Uachtarain, Moore once wrote: 'Encounters with Michael D. over many decades have always been memorable. Meeting him again as the elected President of Ireland was a particular pleasure. There was a feeling of having a true 'man of the people' in Aras an Uachtarain.' President Michael D. Higgins, a former Hot Press columnist from 1983 to 1993, will step down from his role later this year after serving the maximum of 14 years in office. You can check out the lyric video for 'Music To Our Ears' below:
RTÉ News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Christy Moore releases spoken word tribute track for President Michael D Higgins
Irish music legend Christy Moore has released a spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins. Music to Our Ears, written by poet Johnny Broderick and produced by Gavin Murphy, is a celebration of the life and legacy of Ireland's President in the last year of his tenure. Speaking of how the work came about, Moore said: "I was working in Gavin Murphy's Studio. Gavin shared music he was composing for a poem John Broderick had written in advance of President Michael D's departure from Áras and Úachtaráin. I read the poem and listened to the music. I offered to recite the words. Claddagh [Records] heard it and suggested we make it available to the public. "I think it is a beautiful tribute to our esteemed President and his Family. I think Johnny B's words express what many of us feel about Michael D. and our First Lady, Sabina." President Higgins was elected President of Ireland in 2011 and is currently serving his second term. Moore has released Music to Our Ears alongside a lyric video to accompany the powerful tribute. It opens with the lines: "There is an aura that surrounds you, with decency you are blessed. There is a warmth in your presence, for every welcome guest." It continues: "You are a voice for the voiceless, like thunder in the plain. An empathetic ear for the afflicted, selfless, humble, but never vain." Music to Our Ears concludes: "Statesmanlike and diplomatic, charismatic without fears. You are a national treasure treasured, you have been music to our ears." The track will feature on the extended edition of Moore's No.1 album A Terrible Beauty.
