DAVENTRY
UK

Phill is a classically trained musician from Dublin, Ireland. He writes and performs his own music, which he also arranges and produces. He admires the work of Radiohead, Prince, Mike Oldfield and Daft Punk. He is influenced by classics such as The Beatles, ELO and 70's rock music. His classical training has also exposed him to great Piano composers such as Mozart, Chopin and Schubert. He describes his music as "classical rock" which he feels gives his music a unique sound.

Phill started playing Piano at the age of 7 and gained distinctions in all of his grade exams. He gained Grade Eight by the age of 18 and went on to study for and gain Diplomas from Trinity College London (LTCL's) in Piano Concert Performance and Teaching. His most notable classical success was a third place in the Feile piano competition in Dublin. He began playing Guitar at the age of 14. His rock career began when he played as part of a school band which performed in school concerts and on other occasions. He played electric Guitar and provided both Lead and Backing Vocals. This band evolved into The Pearl which gigged all over Dublin, including The Baggot Inn and in many Clubs. Phill had his first taste of a recording studio with this band when they recorded songs that he had co-written with another band member, Enda O'Conner.

He left the band to become a solo artist and follow his own influences. He performed his own compositions at places such as The Sound Garden, in the infamous Temple Bar area of Dublin. It was at this time that he auditioned and became an artist for Kevin Hough, an RTE TV Producer. As Phill's agent, Kevin ensured that he was constantly in demand all over Dublin. Phill then moved to Germany and formed a studio rock band, QED, with whom he wrote and recorded 3 songs. QED were invited to play these songs on Radio Erft by one of the DJ's. This gave the band exposure but they unfortunately split up a short time later due to Phill's eventual return to Ireland.

He then spent the next few years in Dublin and later London where he wrote many songs. He set up the band StonePark which recorded "You've Become A Part Of Me" with Richard Burton and Bob Waiwright (producers of Gina G's Eurovison hit). His musical career was once again interrupted by another move back to Cologne where he spent the time increasing his portfolio by writing more songs. Phill is now settled in Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK where he has set up a 128-Track digital recording studio using the impressive recording abilities of Digidesigns Pro-Tools HD|3 Accel and Apples Logic Pro. He has written songs for weddings and is busy working on composing & recording commercial songs.

WEBSITES:
http://www.myspace.com/pmcmurtry

CONTACT:
phillmcmurtry@talktalk.net