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Murphy may have been born and raised in County Wicklow, but her family moved to Manchester, England when she was twelve. This was probably the best possible place to be for a girl on the cusp of becoming a teenager, as her parents had, perhaps unwittingly, moved her to one of the pop cultural hotspots of the entire country. While living there, she discovered her own, 60’s indebted fashion sense thanks to car boot sales and charity shops before becoming a devoted fan of alternative rock, namely bands like the Pixies and Sonic Youth. Unfortunately, her parents split up after three years of living there and moved back to Ireland, but Murphy was adamant that she was staying.
She lived with her best friend for a year before turning sixteen and becoming eligible for a council flat. While being very a musically gifted person, she kept that side of her to herself, not wanting to let her Jesus And Mary Chain-obsessed friends to know that when she sang, she apparently sounded like West End luminary Elaine Page. However, it was exactly this theatrical delivery that she was so ashamed of that endeared her to producer Mark Brydon, who she met while living in Sheffield in 1994. The pair met at a party, began dating and once they realised that they had genuine creative chemistry together, they formed the band Moloko the same year that they met.
Moloko became one of the most beloved cult bands of the 90’s, making genuine waves at the turn of the century with their album “Things To Make And Do” going Platinum mere months after its release in 2000. As Moloko went on however, Murphy became interested in solo work and guested on tracks by the likes of Handsome Boy Modeling School and Boris Dlugosch. Once the band released their final studio album in 2003, Murphy and Brydon had already considered themselves split professionally and personally for just over a year. By 2004, Murphy was already working on her debut solo album with Matthew Herbert on production duties.
Her solo debut “Ruby Blue” came out the following year and was not a commercial success. It was critically adored for how it combined experimental tendencies with old school songwriting chops but it stalled at number 88 on the album charts in the U.K. Fortunately, the album started selling steadily and was eventually certified Silver, meaning that Murphy was able to sign a new record deal with EMI for her second solo album, 2007’s “Overpowered”. Every day was a battle with EMI’s major label machinations but it paid off in the end, with the album hurtling into the number twenty spot sixty-eight places above where its predecessor peaked.
Since then Murphy has been working on several follow up records, occasionally releasing tracks either solo, like “Orally Fixated”, or collaborations with everyone from Tony Christie and The Feeling, to David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Her third album, “Hairless Toys” was announced in February 2015 for a May release and any fan of pure pop music will be proud to have one of the most unique talents of her generation back in the fold. Highly recommended.
Live-Bewertungen
Before Lady Gaga had hit the world with her eccentric style and persona, there was Roisin Murphy, who essentially paved the road for Gaga. Personally, I prefer her shows over Gaga’s mainly because Murphy keeps her show artistic, but not “over the top just to get the attention of everyone” like Gaga does.
The particular show that I saw Roisin Murphy was a nineteen song set that included “Through Time,” “Dr. Zee,” “Ruby Blue,” and my personal favorite, “Ramalama (Bang Bang).” She took the stage in behind a sheer curtain, wearing a gigantic, short, possible made out of fur or feathers a top of her shirt and pants and a weird flat white hat, singing “Overpowered.” As the song progressed, the curtain opened up but not before toying the crowd by coming in and out of the center split. There is also a big use of the lighting to add to the artistic-ness of the show; but most importantly though, her voice sounds the exact same as her studio versions.
She has a series of jacket, hat and clothes changes throughout the show, all of which include having her pants still on. There are even outfits that include a backwards-no-arm coat and an item that looks similar to two people in costumes attached to her. Yeah…try to imagine that. Both her and most of the people on the stage have a great time using the stage to dance as she sings, or while the instrumentalists take over for a bit. The entire show is engaging and probably more interesting and fun than a Gaga concert.
Ellinoinsta
Irish songstress Róisín Murphy was first noted by critics and fans alike as one half of the electro duo Moloko with her boyfriend of the time Mark Brydon. Unsurprisingly through personal and artistic differences the band parted ways and Róisín embarked on a solo career having used Moloko as a successful launch platform.
She was already well known for her melodic vocal and evocative live performance so a fan base was ready and waiting. Unsurprisingly her two solo endeavours were hugely successful in the UK however due to label disputes Murphy did not capitalise on this success and since 2007 she has performed live very intermittently. Whenever she has played though her devote fan base have been to sing, cheer and dance.
Appearing to the opening tones of 'Let Me Know' Róisín instantly commands the stage and whips the crowd into frenzy as she jumps around to the alt-funk beats. Playing through 'Overpowered' and 'You Know Me Better' before wrapping up with Moloko's 'Forever More' Murphy demonstrates the power of her cult iconic status.
sean-ward
Róisín Murphy is pure fabulous weirdness and always entertaining to watch. All kinds of unusual props and bizarre clothes are scattered around the stage before the band even goes on.
During the show, Ms Murphy will nonchalantly discard one eccentric jacket for a sort of feathered bib, flinging away the rejected garment with a devil-may-care attitude while continuing to rock the house, pulling on a pair of lurid pink pajamas with swiss cheese holes in them.
She beats a bunch of flowers and flings them over all over the stage during a spirited rendition of "Forever more".
She carries around a bag with holes from which protrude the limbs of a bean baggish silver doll, takes it out, cuddles it and then throws it to the keyboard stand.
During "Sing it back" she let the audience take over as they sang it back - belting it out - with enthusiasm.
A memorable show in a top notch venue, no technical glitches, an exquisite slice of surrealism. Thank you, Róisín!
nikola-meerburg
It's been a while since I've seen her live, but her 2016 concert in New York was one of the most memorable nights of my life.
Everything about that show was absolute perfection: the grungy and intimate Music Hall of Williamsburg, fans’ outrageously stunning outfits, Róisín Murphy’s absurd outfit changes verging on drag queen performance, her incredible charisma, the brilliantly talented band, and the show’s eclectic repertoire— ranging from early Moloko albums to Murphy’s latest album at the time, “Take Her up to Monto.”
If you get a chance, I highly recommend seeing her. It's fashion, music, and glamour all very nicely packaged together.
therealdenisbozic
I have mixed feelings about her concert.
It is not for everyone.
Her perfomance is very strange and quirky.
I didn't hear very well her voic.
Sometimes low, sometimes energetic.
I think the whole concert lack coherence.
A partner or co-author could help her put coherence in her concerts.
marc.duigou
sadly i could not go,due to a terrible financial situation,,,so sadly i didnt get to go see the one artist i really really really wanted to see...im sad by this ...so i soo wish i could have seen her. one day i guess. but i doubt i will, she would never come to vancouver ,
thomas-james-turner
I have not see a bad gig from this artist. Her uniqueness musically and in style are herstmonceux point, the venue enhanced her performance to an unquestionably level. 10 stars and looking forward for the next gig!
stefano-pitzalis
Eccentric doesn't come even close to describing Roisin Murphy's performance and show. Highly refreshing and delightful. No cheesy efforts to connect with the crowd, however slightly distant in that sense.
dijeroma
In the splendour of Somerset House, on a balmy Summers evening, the goddess Roisin took the stage and memorised a very happy crowd.
Awesome costume changes as always! )
Thanks Roisin
dukesos
Fantastic ever since day 1 never gets stakle- she is a genius a rare beauty that has never had enough recognition in my opinion but hse was the original Art Style Pop Godess
rosemary-mclaughlin
