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Ryan O’Shaughnessy shot to fame in 2012 when he reached the live TV final of Britain’s Got Talent. This mini album includes the track “No Name”, which won him a place in the final, and was entirely self-written by Ryan before entering the TV talent show. A beautiful, heartfelt lament to unrequited love, “No Name” showcases Ryan’s stunning voice and song writing ability. It’s the lead song from Ryan’s self-titled six track mini album which includes “First Kiss”, also debuted on Britain’s Got Talent in the semi-final. The album features all original songs written exclusively by Ryan.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Talent" shows of one kind or another, more often than not, display
anything but. It's good, therefore, that once in a blue moon we
stumble across an artist of real stature. Young Mr Shaughnessy has
a bright career ahead of him on the evidence available in this small
but perfectly-formed collection of six self-penned songs. He has the
kind of voice which would thaw the coldest heart; quite simply one of
the loveliest instruments I have heard in a long, long while. There is
a simple and unaffected quality in both his beautiful melodies and
uncluttered lyrics which belie his tender years. These are songs which
demonstrate a secure and remarkably mature grasp of compositional form.
Tender, unabashedly emotional and easy on the ear, they demand to be heard.
There isn't a bad egg in the box but especial mention should be made of the
sublime opening number 'No Name', a performance so focused and authentic that
it quite takes one's breath away and 'First Kiss', a song so deftly realised
that it has Mrs Wolf reaching for her hankie by the end of the first chorus!
One can only begin to imagine what further treats the future may bring.
I'm ready for the next installment.
Highly Recommended.
anything but. It's good, therefore, that once in a blue moon we
stumble across an artist of real stature. Young Mr Shaughnessy has
a bright career ahead of him on the evidence available in this small
but perfectly-formed collection of six self-penned songs. He has the
kind of voice which would thaw the coldest heart; quite simply one of
the loveliest instruments I have heard in a long, long while. There is
a simple and unaffected quality in both his beautiful melodies and
uncluttered lyrics which belie his tender years. These are songs which
demonstrate a secure and remarkably mature grasp of compositional form.
Tender, unabashedly emotional and easy on the ear, they demand to be heard.
There isn't a bad egg in the box but especial mention should be made of the
sublime opening number 'No Name', a performance so focused and authentic that
it quite takes one's breath away and 'First Kiss', a song so deftly realised
that it has Mrs Wolf reaching for her hankie by the end of the first chorus!
One can only begin to imagine what further treats the future may bring.
I'm ready for the next installment.
Highly Recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Alex A.C.M
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For all the dance crews, 12 year olds with pushy mother syndrome and pirouetting dog acts it brings up, very occasionally 'Britain's Got Talent' does actually find some promising new talent, as it indeed did with two acts this year. One of them was Essex based, Madness-esque three piece Loveable Rogues who are releasing their debut set of material later in the year, and the other was 19 year old Dublin singer/songwriter Ryan O'Shaughnessy, who, not content with standing behind other people's songs on the Irish version of 'The Voice', left that show and decided to audition for 'BGT' with his own self penned songs.
Ryan sings and writes with a maturity, rawness and depth that belies his age, but that strikes a universal chord. Though only 6 tracks long, this is the sort of album you can have on repeat for a good few hours. Songs like 'No Name' and 'First Kiss' are simple and understated and the production on them really reflects that - his songs tell a story and you feel very drawn in listening to them. That's the test of an artist who is really and truly about the music, and I feel confident with a talent for songwriting this strong Ryan will have no problem in making a mainstream success of himself.
Ryan sings and writes with a maturity, rawness and depth that belies his age, but that strikes a universal chord. Though only 6 tracks long, this is the sort of album you can have on repeat for a good few hours. Songs like 'No Name' and 'First Kiss' are simple and understated and the production on them really reflects that - his songs tell a story and you feel very drawn in listening to them. That's the test of an artist who is really and truly about the music, and I feel confident with a talent for songwriting this strong Ryan will have no problem in making a mainstream success of himself.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
5 stars, because i loved him on BGT, he will go far im sure and become one of our best song writers. I am just about to buy the album, i know its going to be good. I will come back with another review when i have heard it all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Just love it!
What a fab album. This young man is certainly a talent. Can't wait for the next album. Get writing Ryan!
Published 3 days ago by Deborah H
2.0 out of 5 stars
hi
because it was not a new cd and then unsealed thought I had bought a new cd. The case is also broken
Published 21 days ago by Gian Carlo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Special
Ryan's amazing composition "No Name" could have been a one-hit wonder but this album shows that it wasn't! Read more
Published 27 days ago by Bernard Lennon
5.0 out of 5 stars
gorgeous
I put him up there with Norah Jones : the songs are just as good, his voice makes the hairs on your body stand up and I've heard the cd countless times allready and I could still... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Suzy Moreels
5.0 out of 5 stars
so easy to listen to
this short album of songs from Ryan has not been ruined by the music giants PLEASE keep it that way - great album looking forward to more
Published 3 months ago by Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Album
this was a fantastic album. received it as a birthday present. had it on loop for days.
recommended for anyone who likes soulful music
recommended for anyone who likes soulful music
Published 3 months ago by Ryan Stephenson-Page
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
Surprising Good listen. This lad has talent. Brought for my daughter but found myself listening to the album a lot myself.
Published 3 months ago by Mike Lowe
4.0 out of 5 stars
fragile, romantic, honest
if you know the history you'll like it even more. music from the heart, with the feeling of a young heart.
Published 4 months ago by Jimmy Lux
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ryan O'Shaughnessy
Like the CD - was just what I'd expected - thanks for posting promptly. Pity he didn't win the competition!
Published 4 months ago by Nicholette Healey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything I expected
Only 6 tracks on this CD but good value for money and easy to listen to. I would deffinately recommend this CD to Britains got Talent fans who were impressed by this artist.
Published 7 months ago by Jan
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