No Journeys End by The Lyric Feature published on 2019-08-22T12:12:25Z No Journey’s End Michael O’Shea was a musician from Carlingford, Co Louth who released one self-titled album in 1982 that is now regarded as a masterpiece of the Psychedelic Folk genre. Michael played a self-made instrument he called “Mo Chara” (my friend), made from part of an oak door rescued from a skip in Munich, Germany in 1978. The instrument was inspired by the Hammered Dulcimer, but Michael added amplification and effects lending it a strong sense of otherworldliness. Its sound is steeped in Celticism but also resonant of the cultures Michael absorbed on his travels in the East. In this programme Paul McDermott tells Michael’s story. Michael’s sister Rita and his friends and contemporaries offer a portrait of a travelling street musician who went AWOL from the British Army; spent time as a relief worker in Bangladesh; travelled the streets of Europe playing experimental music; played in Ronnie Scott’s infamous jazz club and supported Ravi Shankar at the Royal Festival Hall. Presenter/Producer: Paul McDermott A Learn and Sing production for RTÉ Lyric FM, funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland from the Television Licence Fee. Commissioning producer for Lyric fm: Eoin O Kelly Genre World Comment by Paul McDermott @nolliag66: Thanks for the comment and kind words. Paul 2020-09-21T13:16:13Z Comment by nolliag66 lived at st luke crescent across the road from Emmets house. we use to make movies 🎥 it was a clubhouse once too . Great documentary. 2020-09-08T22:42:23Z Comment by Paul McDermott @user-100063921: You're very welcome Duncan! Paul 2020-06-17T15:34:42Z Comment by duncan wheeler Thanks for this Paul. He was a great friend to me when I was down and out. Showed me, as a kid, to embrace life in your own way.The weirdness was part of what made him so unique. Gifted. Thanks again for the memories. 2020-06-10T17:20:29Z Comment by Paul McDermott @scopeotaku: You're very welcome. Glad you liked it! Paul 2020-05-14T18:19:59Z Comment by scopeotaku this was great, thank you for posting 2020-05-09T18:01:35Z Comment by Paul McDermott @steve-tobin-3: Thanks for the comment Steve. Paul 2020-04-20T09:53:48Z Comment by Cavitation_! Excellent radio documentary and an album ,which should be in everyones collection.Well done @failedbohemian. 2020-04-10T18:39:38Z Comment by Paul McDermott @sookram: Thanks for your comment Brian, really appreciate it! Paul 2019-12-17T20:02:02Z Comment by brian sookram Thank you for posting this. Amazing work showcasing a fascinating individual. 2019-12-17T18:06:03Z Comment by Paul McDermott @danieljsanders: You're more than welcome Daniel! Paul 2019-12-09T12:19:07Z Comment by danieljsanders Thank you! 2019-12-09T03:30:54Z Comment by Paul McDermott @diomedesspear: Thanks for your comment. The Painted Bird is a beautiful track alright - I can hear why you'd have thought of Mark Deutsch. Paul 2019-09-04T15:56:24Z Comment by Diomedes'Spear Thanks for posting the story, completely new to me. Make me think of mark deutsch's bazantar instrument, also worth a listen, The painted bird I believe is the album 2019-09-04T14:03:58Z Comment by Paul McDermott @martan-1: Thanks for commenting and for sharing your memory! Paul 2019-08-29T15:48:51Z Comment by Martan Fascinating documentary, remember while listening hearing Michael's magical music on streets in early 80's. Must check out the album. 2019-08-29T14:26:31Z Comment by Paul McDermott @travisp: Your very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment - appreciated! Paul 2019-08-28T10:31:29Z Comment by Acton Bell terrific documentary Paul, thanks for bringing this beautiful music and heartbreaking story to my attention. I need to buy this album now! Dez 2019-08-27T20:37:10Z