Phil Kieran The Last Train To Melbourne (PKRD031)

Last September, a year of preparation paid off when Phil performed at a unique 'Thick As Thieves' event in Melbourne. Accompanied by a 12-piece Chamber Orchestra, Phil played a combination of new material created especially for the event, alongside interpretations of his best known tunes "Skyhook" and "The WASP".


The EP merges live classical instruments like the cello and violin with the trusted electronic sensibilities of a Phil Kieran production. Strings are enhanced with a soft Juno 60 pad and topped with live-recorded vocals from Belfast born Jess Brien.


"Last Train To Melbourne" is the title track, "Last Train To Drums", a stripped bare percussion version reminiscent of late night train journeys. "Melbourne Strings", with strings and vocals only was penned originally as the opening track at the orchestral gig and closes this 3 track EP.