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While much has been made of their 2019 ‘Album of The Year’ victory at the Northern Irish Music Prize, ‘Borders’ – the electro-acoustic collaborative album of Elma Orkestra and Ryan Vail – also saw a shortlisted nomination for ‘Best Live Act’.
Those who have witnessed it first-hand are sure to agree. An audio/visual spectacle that combines the forward-thinking modernity of Vail and delicate composition of Orkestra, ‘Borders’ is an experience that must be seen to be believed.
A symphony of electronic and analogue components combines to enhance the live ‘Borders’ show beyond its natural boundary. For this special recorded Earagail Arts Festival performance, ‘Borders’ comes from a secret, outdoor Donegal location where the land meets the sea and frontiers fuse.
Special thanks to the artists, film and production crew, Aideen Doherty, Con Doherty and Seamus Coyle, in the making of this presentation.
Earagail Arts Festival is proudly supported by Donegal County Council, Arts Council Ireland & Wild Atlantic Way.
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Ryan Vail Biography
Ryan Vail blends the worlds of electronica, folk and classical, always experimenting combining classical instruments with unique methods of recording and composition.
“A minimalistic, electronic dream” -Nylon
“Vail Combines modern classical music and electronic sonics for a sound all of his own” - Stereogum
“Daring and emotionally affecting work and deserves your full attention” - The Independent
Most recent album 'Borders' was a collaborative project with Elma Orkestra which won the 2019 ‘Album Of The Year’ category at the Northern Irish Music Prize.
A symphony of electronic and analogue components combine and enhance the live ‘Borders’ show beyond its natural boundary. Cinematic drone footage of the Irish border and countryside is accompanied by string players, classical composition and vocal appearances from Moya Brennan and Stephen James Smith for a full on assault of the senses which has taken them from deepest Mexico to the Berlin Wall.
Ryan has had radio play or performed live Sessions with BBC Introducing, Other Voices, Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamauq, Annie Mac, Tom Ravenscroft, Across The Line, Tom Robinson, Phillip Taggart and Zane Lowe.
Ryan has supported many international live acts such as Nils Frahm, Jamie XX, Jon Hopkins, Tycho, David Kitt, Todd Terje, Phil Kieran, Luke Vibert and Orbital.
Read More“A minimalistic, electronic dream” -Nylon
“Vail Combines modern classical music and electronic sonics for a sound all of his own” - Stereogum
“Daring and emotionally affecting work and deserves your full attention” - The Independent
Most recent album 'Borders' was a collaborative project with Elma Orkestra which won the 2019 ‘Album Of The Year’ category at the Northern Irish Music Prize.
A symphony of electronic and analogue components combine and enhance the live ‘Borders’ show beyond its natural boundary. Cinematic drone footage of the Irish border and countryside is accompanied by string players, classical composition and vocal appearances from Moya Brennan and Stephen James Smith for a full on assault of the senses which has taken them from deepest Mexico to the Berlin Wall.
Ryan has had radio play or performed live Sessions with BBC Introducing, Other Voices, Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamauq, Annie Mac, Tom Ravenscroft, Across The Line, Tom Robinson, Phillip Taggart and Zane Lowe.
Ryan has supported many international live acts such as Nils Frahm, Jamie XX, Jon Hopkins, Tycho, David Kitt, Todd Terje, Phil Kieran, Luke Vibert and Orbital.
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