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“The magic formula? Which at first glance seems like a simple violin. It is almost impossible to grasp that one can get so much enthusiasm out of that one small instrument.” (Knopskaya, cultuurpakt.be) “He starts his act calmly and subdued and draws everyone’s attention and then builds up and conjures Irish-Celtic rhythms out of his…

“From the moment he steps onto the stage, you’ll be transported Into a world of emotion and artistry, where every note tells a story. Feel the energy surge through the crowd as Chris Murphy takes the stage. His electrifying looping live performances are legendary, and he’s ready to share that magle with you. From intimate…

Murphy, isn’t that an Irish name? Yes, yes. This Chris Murphy was born near New York in an Irish-Italian family. His youth was dominated by many musical influences, Italian mandolin music, bluegrass and folk. A nice ‘training’ in my opinion. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles and earns his living by writing, playing…

“It has its listenable qualities in balance with its danceable invigorating elements. Virtually impossible not to smile & tap your foot while listening to this kind of music.”

“It’s wonderful how virtuosic and imaginative the musician is here.” (translated from German)

“Music to cherish, and this is another album to play often, because this is another old-fashioned growth picture, partly due to the great band and the sublime arrangements, but also largely due to Murphy’s energetic, surprising fiddle playing.” (translated from Dutch)

“Now, this is how to play the violin.  Brilliantly-talented multi-instrumentalist Chris Murphy works his fiddle with freedom and fluency against the backing of a stomping beat that makes the listener want to dance and sway.” – Andrew Frolish

https://www.songlines.co.uk/review/sovereign

https://www.divideandconquermusic.com/indie-music-album-reviews/chris-murphy-sovereign