Today, our guest in The Quest for Wisdom Podcast is Cal Murphy. Cal, a Barcelona-based singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of traditional Irish folk music with modern punk and comedic twists. His warm-hearted nature and talent make this episode a must-listen, shedding light on his music and personal life.
We discussed his latest album, “One More Glass of Whiskey,” his creative process, musical influences, and his journey in the music industry. Drawing inspiration from Irish music and punk culture, Cal’s style is a testament to his diverse influences and passion for storytelling through music. He talked about the significance of musical influences in shaping his career and the importance of staying true to one’s roots.
Cal reflects on his evolution as an artist and individual, emphasizing the importance of growth, experimentation, and integrity in his work. He candidly shares his thoughts on the music industry and how artists can maintain their authenticity amidst changing trends.
Looking ahead, Cal discusses his aspirations for his music career, expressing a desire to connect with a broader audience while staying true to his artistic vision.
Find more about Cal Murphy here:
- Follow Cal Murphy’s Instagram
- Cal Murphy Spotify
- Seven Drunken Knights’ Instagram
- Kerbside Rebellion’s Instagram
- More about Cal Murphy Music
Cal Murphy Music Inspiration:
- Green Day – American Rock Band
- Liam Clancy – Irish Folk Singer
- Black Sabbath – English Rock Band
- The Clash – English Rock Band
- The Pogues – English or Anglo-Irish Celtic Punk Band
- Dick Gaughan – Scottish musician, Singer and Songwriter
PODCAST INFO:
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Topics/Chapters Discussed in this Episode
- Cal Murphy: Introduction [00:00:00 – 00:03:58]
- Musical Career & Popular Music [00:03:59 – 00:12:40]
- The Creative Process and Musical Evolution [00:12:41 – 00:32:50]
- Musical Inspiration & Influence [00:32:51 – 01:08:40]
- One More Glass of Whiskey & The Story Behind it [01:08:41 – 01:32:48]
- Future Aspirations and Projects [01:32:49 – 01:50:51]
Resources Mentioned
Other insightful and inspiring resources mentioned in this podcast episode:
- Angry Mosquito – Comedy Poetry – Conor Monaghan
- SB.TV – British Music Media and Creative Cultural Industry
- All about Slipknot discussed on the Podcast: Corey Taylor – Lead Vocalist of the Heavy Metal Band Slipknot, Paul Gray – Bassist of the Heavy Metal Band Slipknot, Slipknot – Snuff YouTube
- Christy Moore – Irish singer and songwriter
- The Wolfe Tones – Irish Music Band
- The Dubliners – Irish Folk band: The Wild Rover Song by The Dubliners
- Whiskey In the Jar Song by Metallica
- Mia Asano – Electric Violin Player
- Ally the Piper – A Multi-instrumentalist
- Dance with the Devil Song by Immortal Technique
- Billy Bragg – English Political Musician
- A Drink with Shane MacGowan (2001) Book by Shane MacGowan and Victoria Mary Clarke
- The Mary Wallopers – Contemporary Irish Folk Music Group
- Frank Turner – English Punk and Folk Singer-Songwriter
Insightful Quotes
- “All it takes is being in the right place, at the right time, and for the one right person to see you, and that’s the break. The more that you expose yourself, the more you bring that chance of something good happening.” – Conor Monaghan
- “Even if you are playing the same stuff, even if it did have to play every day, I’d still do it because it’s worth the repetitiveness to keep getting on the stage” – Cal Murphy
- “As everything’s becoming really like techie and advancing, like making new shorts and TikTok. I think it’s cool and I appreciate the people that do that. However, I want to stick to kind of semi-traditional-type things. At least for a while and hold on to that for as long as possible because the new market will get saturated and then the old stuff will be like vintage. Then you have your niche already there because you’re the only one left doing the normal stuff.” – Conor Monaghan
- “I feel like the show should be making your audience laugh and cry, and that’s why no matter what project or no matter how serious the majority of the songs are, there’s always something funny that I have to try to do. There’s always that impulse to write a funny song.” – Cal Murphy
- “Even the most righteous freedom fighter vulnerable to corruption once their place in power is secured.”– Conor Monaghan
- “It’s always niggling at me that the people who complain about power and power structures seem like people who just want power themselves and they don’t like the fact that other people have it and they feel powerless.” – Conor Monaghan
Thank You!
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