WATCH: Christy Moore releases video tribute to President Michael D. Higgins
'Music to our Ears' is a poem to celebrate Higgins' life and legacy in the last year of his presidency. It was written by poet Johnny Broderick and performed by Moore in a track produced by Gavin Murphy.
The track will feature on the extended edition of Moore's record A Terrible Beauty, set to be released later this year under Claddagh Records.
Along with producing the track, Murphy scripted the video. Moore said he got involved whilst working in 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,' Moore said.
'I read the poem and listened to the music. I offered to recite the words. Claddagh 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.'
ACHES is a Dublin-based street artist and National College of Art and Design graduate. He has been invited to design original art for projects around the world. The 'Music to our Ears' video is his latest work.
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