Paul Brennan (Northern Ireland musician) facts for kids

Paul Brennan is a talented traditional musician from County Down, Northern Ireland. He has lived in London for many years and even taught at a primary school there.

Paul Brennan's Musical Journey

Paul Brennan is known for his amazing skills in traditional music. He has played many different kinds of music, from old Irish tunes to rock-style covers.

Starting Out

Paul helped start the Belfast School of Piping. This school teaches people how to play the bagpipes, which are a very important part of traditional Irish music.

His Bands

After moving to London, Paul started several music groups. Each band plays a different style of music:

• Carrig plays traditional Irish music.
• Orchestrad focuses on very old Irish harp tunes from the 1600s and 1700s.
• The Paul Brennan Band plays Irish songs but with a rock music style.

Music for Films and TV

Paul has worked on music for many famous films and TV shows. He has helped composers and directors like Neil Jordan and Disney. He even played a medieval musician in the film Robin Hood by Ridley Scott. You can also hear his music in the wedding scene of Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows Part One, where he helped arrange the music.

Working with Famous Musicians

Paul has performed with big orchestras like the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also recorded music with many well-known artists, including Elton John, Kiki Dee, and Jose Feliciano. For two years, he was a member of a band called Incantation. He also helped arrange music and toured the world with the Rambert Dance Company for their ballet called Sergeant Early's Dream.

Other Achievements

Paul was part of the team that created the music for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Beautiful Game. He has even performed for members of the British Royal Family. His album, Fire In The Soul, was chosen as the album of the year by the British Music Association in 1993.