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  • Mark Mulcahy 'Low Birthweight Child' - Cargo Records UK

    Tongue Master

    Mark Mulcahy 'Low Birthweight Child'

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    Tongue Master

    Mark Mulcahy 'Low Birthweight Child'

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    A beloved & legendary American singer songwriter is on our next limited 7-inch release. Our label has always been a fan of the former MIRACLE LEGION frontman MARK MULCAHY & was privileged to have his contribution on the 2003 SIGMATROPIC album Sixteen Haiku & Other Stories & the 2 track subsequent exclusive remix 12-inch Could That Be The Voice? .

    So we are really excited to have the first musical contribution from the Springfield, Massachusetts resident since his third solo 2005 album In Pursuit Of Your Happiness . Extremely proud, not only as this is an exclusive single for Tongue Master & a very interesting different musical direction for MULCAHY, but also because he is making a much anticipated foray back into the music world after the dark event of 2008: MARK MULCAHY put everything on hold to look after his children following the tragic death of his wife.

    Low Birthweight Child & The Cottage That We Rented Had a Name are two gems that will delight the many fans, as there is an appearance of an instrument not prominent on past recorded glories - the keyboard. The breathy, acrobatic, sensual voice remains playfully intact, but the stereo speakers also glow with the warmth of the piano sound that is a perfect embrace.

    The B-Side Cottage That We Rented Had a Name , is woozy, sublime & Soulful reminiscent of 70s analogue sound, parallel to the world of LIAM HAYES (aka PLUSH). Not sure if MULCAHY was wearing flared pants & wide-lapelled jacket & sporting massive sideburns during this recording, nevertheless it is a timeless slab & a euphoric moment. Low Birthweight Child is MULCAHY in a commanding vocal presence in a fine tempo strut.

    Another vocal delivery that reminds us why it is much-lauded by the likes of THOM YORKE (Radiohead), MICHAEL STIPE (R.E.M), J MASCIS (Dinosaur Jnr) & author NICK HORNBY, to name a few. At the time of this release MULCAHY will, make a long-awaited return to the UK in December, for the first time since 2005, with a mini tour climaxing at All Tomorrow's Parties and THE NATIONAL - who as curators of this year's festival have recently invited Mark to perform there.
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