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The Irish News

Sheridan “In The Spotlight” with The Irish News – Q&A

BBC Radio Ulster

BBC Radio Ulster

Interview on BBC Radio Ulster’s Evening Extra with Seamus McKee. Sheridan talks about his inspiration for the soundtrack to Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History and his BBC Radio 3 premiere of The Troubles Suite.

Belfast Telegraph

Belfast composer Sheridan Tongue hosts an event to nurture new talent as part of the Sound of Belfast Festival.

The List

Hosting the BAFTA-nominated, Belfast-born composer Sheridan Tongue in the “Getting To Know” gig for Sound of Belfast.

BBC Radio 3 - The Troubles Suite

Performed by the Ulster Orchestra and recorded at Ulster Hall, this suite is an orchestration of three pieces from the landmark BBC television series, Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History.

BBC Radio Ulster - The Arts Show

Interview on BBC Radio Ulster’s The Arts Show discussing Sheridan Tongue’s involvement in Spotlight On The Troubles: A Secret History.

Belfast Newsletter

“The musical backing for the programme, which re-examines some of the key moments during the conflict, came from Belfast-born composer Sheridan Tongue.”

Belfast Times 

“Belfast born composer Sheridan Tongue has produced a unique orchestral version of his soundtrack for the landmark BBC documentary series Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History.”

Bloom Magazine 

“Belfast born composer Sheridan Tongue has produced a unique orchestral version of his soundtrack for the landmark BBC documentary series Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History.”

NewsLetter 

The Oh Yeah Music Centre revealed the full Sound of Belfast programme for 2019. The 10-day celebration of local music was established to promote and celebrate the musicians, bands, venues, promoters and music communities of Belfast. BAFTA-nominated composer Sheridan Tongue is set for “Getting To Know”.

Irish Film and Television News

“Composer Sheridan Tongue discusses returning to Belfast to create a unique soundtrack for the landmark BBC documentary series Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History.”

Belfast Telegraph

“Using oil drums to create the atmospheric sounds of conflict on Belfast streets during the Troubles is just one of the highly emotive elements of composer Sheridan Tongue’s distinctive score for the new BBC series commemorating 50 years of the Troubles.”

Belfast Telegraph 

“He can elevate tension levels and haunt us, but he can also instil intense feelings of awe and soulfulness – all with a few carefully chosen chord sequences and ethereal vocal takes.”