Ronan Darkling

Here it is, now viewable on YouTube. My token to mark the first year that has passed since the early death of Jóhann Jóhannson. A previously unshared film recording from last year of my impro cover of 'By The Roes, And The Hinds of The Field'. Rest easy ❤🎹
https://youtu.be/4QdFqkX_FJU

To mark the first anniversary of the death of Jóhann Jóhannson on Saturday 9th February, I am going to upload a previously unshared film recording of my impro cover of 'Bye The Roes, And The Hinds of The Field' at St Mary's Church, Stafford. Stay tuned 🎹

Ronan Darkling - Sympathy Dreams (Part I, II & III). Out now - streaming on Spotify, YouTube, BandCamp and other platforms. For listeners for the likes of William Basinski & Tim Hecker.
https://open.spotify.com/album/3qBAKEC3te YVix5ymFaXR7…

Recording of Sympathy Dreams

I've just created an Instagram @ronandarkling, go give it a follow. There's a snippet audio teaser for my new EP coming out this Sunday 13th January 🎹😶 I appreciate all the love and support everyone has given so far.
www.instagram.com/ronandarkling

Stafford Castle Festival, 15th July 2018. Thoroughly enjoyed this set, it was non-structured and a free-flowing selection of my music, I usually get nervous talking to crowds when playing, but I was so relaxed this day and I was able to really enjoy myself. And then the amazing shock value of seeing toddlers enjoying it and young children attentively listening to my music really made me smile, it was a great family day that I would love to do again. Thanks to all those close to me that came to watch me for support! Thank you. 🏰🎼❤️

This Sunday 15th July, I'm playing a live piano set 14:05-14:35 @ Stafford Castle Festival. The castle is a place I walked around a lot growing up and have a lot of memories there, looking forward with anticipation to this performance. 🎼🏰

Playing some piano music today in the Music Tent @ Stone Festival today! 🎼 🙌

Just want to say thank you to everyone that came along to my piano concert at the Collegiate Church of St Mary Stafford, and to those that helped and made it happen. It was a pleasure to play on this beautiful grand piano once again. EP soon coming...🎼

Tomorrow night I am playing new piano compositions @ St Mary's Church, Stafford, doors at 19:00pm and starts at 19:30, come join! Be great to see all you familiar faces down there. https://www.facebook.com/events/377469239 419374/

17th May - St Mary's Church, Stafford. More events and dates to announce.

I wanted to share something today - I did a little improv last night of By The Roes, and by The Hinds of The Field, by the late Jóhann Jóhannson. This is my personal dedication to the music he composed, which has influenced me tremendously. I feel lucky when great artists selflessly share their brilliant work and we get to experience this work outside of their mind, it is something we never knew but somehow we understand it and it can leave a momentary or ever-lasting impression on us. So this is my ode to him by sharing this with you.

Remarkable composer, and a grand influence to my own music. May his music live long and influential on others.

It's been a long time since I posted something, but in the final stages of last year I spent a week at a fellow family home - recording my own compositions on piano all week. I also performed in support at the intimate Floodgate ALE HOUSE curated by the wonderful Esther. Moving forwards, I have a new EP imminently coming out and I will be doing my first tour with a fantastic composer and friend James Bagnall. I am excited for this next chapter with your support!

No Worries EP
https://ronandarkling.bandcamp.com/releas es

The 1st EP