{"id":22441,"date":"2024-01-14T16:45:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T16:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=22441"},"modified":"2024-01-14T16:45:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T16:45:49","slug":"ronan-furlong-always-amazed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2024\/01\/14\/ronan-furlong-always-amazed\/","title":{"rendered":"Ronan Furlong &#8211; Always Amazed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ronan Furlong, the talented Irish musician and songwriter, weaves a compelling narrative in his folk rock gem, &#8220;Always Amazed.&#8221; A storyteller at heart, Furlong skillfully marries his rich Celtic influences with a touch of Thin Lizzy flair, creating a musical journey that captivates from start to finish. The ebb and flow between slower, introspective moments and the energetic, harder-hitting sections mirrors the emotional contours of the narrative. It&#8217;s a dynamic approach that keeps the listener engaged, adding layers of depth to the overall listening experience. From the first notes, Furlong&#8217;s vocal performance draws you into his world. His voice, steeped in authenticity, carries the weight of the storytelling, delivering each lyric with a sincerity that resonates. The Celtic influences are palpable, adding a distinctive flavor that roots the song in Furlong&#8217;s Irish heritage. The presence of Thin Lizzy-inspired guitars further enriches the sonic tapestry, infusing a classic rock element that pays homage to Ireland&#8217;s storied rock legacy. At 02:36, &#8220;Always Amazed&#8221; takes an electrifying turn with the introduction of an intriguing electric guitar solo. Furlong&#8217;s influences from guitar virtuosos like Brian May (Queen) and Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) become apparent, showcasing a fusion of styles that elevates the song to new heights. The solo adds a thrilling dimension to the overall composition. The interplay between the heartfelt storytelling, Celtic undertones, and the rock-inspired instrumentation creates a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshing. &#8220;Always Amazed&#8221; stands as a folk rock journey that celebrates the rich musical heritage of Ireland while incorporating elements of classic rock and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Always Amazed\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2S8sRq6pbahXLyfOsziy4E?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ronan.furlong.music\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ronan.furlong.music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Ronan.furlong.16\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Ronan.furlong.16\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ronan Furlong, the talented Irish musician and songwriter, weaves a compelling narrative in his folk&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,5],"tags":[283,1396,3507],"class_list":["post-22441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pop-rock-reviews","category-reviews","tag-folk","tag-folk-rock","tag-ronan-furlong"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22441"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22443,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22441\/revisions\/22443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}