I heard today of Moya Brennan’s passing. The album ‘Macalla’ by Clannad is one of my personal favourites, and is one of those albums that has kept me company through my life since I first heard it in 1985 at the age of 18. I had no idea back then, that it would become a regular companion to my life.

Rarely for me, do I get my artistic inspiration from actual photography. It is as though my photography comes through my love of the outdoors and the other things in life that affect me. Instead, I get so much artistic input and inspiration from reading, stories, films, experiences and of course music.

Music, has the ability to make me feel things that no other artistic medium can. Songs become highly personal and I am sure many of us can relate finding that certain songs will take us back to times in our lives. Whether we want them to or not.

I’m sorry to hear about Moya’s passing today. Such a beautiful voice and gifted cláirsearch player. Thank you for the beautiful music.