DAUGHTER OF A DRUM: “If suffering has a remedy or balm – this song would be it.”
DAUGHTER OF A DRUM, the creative alias of Co. Kildare’s multi-talented artist AOIFE McATAMNEY, has just released debut single, ‘Heal Me,’ a spellbinding blend of haunting vocals, evocative lyrics, and hypnotizing, contemporary sounds.
The song is a personal and introspective exploration of pain, healing, and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from experiences both intimate and universal, ‘Heal Me’ delves into the complexities of human emotion with honesty and vulnerability.
“The song travels and is a composition of contrasts holding both pain and peace,” said McAtamney.
“It starts with an organ acting as a prayer and bubbly synth representing the alchemy of giving into yourself. Trumpets and brass usher in a new day and dream that is your own. Fuzz guitar gives you that sexy rock and roll power, a sultry charisma that comes from your middle and a martini glass. The chorus are your angels cheering you on as you decide to mend your life. The tempo of the song is the tempo of your healing tears. If suffering has a remedy or balm – this song would be it.”
Aoifes new artist name Daughter Of A Drum comes from her surname in Irish, ‘Tiompán,’ meaning drum, hand drum, timbrel, tambourine.
Produced and mixed by Alex Borwick, ‘Heal Me’ features Graham Hopkins on drums, Caoimhe Hopkinson on bass guitar, brass by Kevin Foran and Tom Caraher, and a pub choir from Celbridge, Co Kildare.
DAUGHTER OF A DRUM live:
April 26 Dublin, Marrowbone Book Store
May 24/25 Dublin, Night Dances at Abbey Theatre
CONNECT: https://www.daughterofadrum.com
(Photo (c) Debbie Scanlan)
