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Cathal Murphy

cathal@studiofortytwomusic.com

Cathal Murphy is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer specialising in genres such as funk, jazz, soul, pop, RnB and folk. Cathal has written and produced music for Amazon Prime Films, BBC animations and AerLingus adverts alongside soundtracks for films with awards and nominations at prestigious festivals such as The National Film Awards, Chicago Film Festival, and the London Independent Film Festival.

Cathal has written and produced tracks that have gained radio play across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Northern Ireland (TV and Radio), BBC Solent, BBC Rapal and RTE Radio 1.

As a musician he has performed on ABC News (U.S), BBC Radio 2, BBC Northern Ireland and TG4. He has been able to tour extensively across the UK, Europe and America. Cathal has also recorded, collaborated and toured alongside renowned musicians such as Juno Award winner Ariel Posen, Ivor Award winner Charlie Stacey and has recorded alongside BAFTA winning composer Ellie Wyatt and 3-time Juno Winner Chris Tarry.

“Cathal recorded three songs for ‘The Songs You’ve Never Heard’ album which accompanies a YA novel by the same title. He is both an excellent singer and guitarist, and an all round talented, intuitive musician. He is reliable and friendly and I highly recommend working with him.”