Musician Imelda May is among the contributors to One Good Sparkle, a forthcoming spoken word album dedicated to the late Dublin poet and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby. Athlone-based Luain Press is producing the collection, which features 18 of Ingoldsby’s works, supported by a crowdfunding campaign to manage production and distribution costs.
The Legacy of Pat Ingoldsby in Spoken Word
Pat Ingoldsby, who died in 2023 at age 82, maintained a long career as a fixture of Irish media, known for his work in children’s television, stage plays, and poetry. One Good Sparkle aims to preserve his unique, often humorous literary style for a new audience. According to Luain Press, the project includes a mix of professional readings and archival material, such as the poet himself reading Words to the Virus Which Found Me in 1942.
Pat Ingoldsby’s life and artistic process were the subject of the 2022 documentary The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby, which highlighted his influence on Irish culture.
Album Production and Contributing Artists
The album features a diverse range of voices interpreting Ingoldsby’s writing. Beyond Imelda May, the contributor list includes artists Mikey Cullen, Emmet O’Brien, Stephen Maguire, Leon Dunne, Jan Brierton, Stephen James Smith, Ryan Duggins, Lee Sheridan, Annie Peter, David Hynes, Steve O’Toole, and Holly Hughes. Daragh Fleming has already provided a reading of the poem Da Down the Garden.
Musical accompaniment throughout the project is provided by Welsh pianist and composer Philip May. The title track, One Good Sparkle, is scheduled for release in the coming weeks, performed by Anna D.
Funding and Distribution Strategy
The project is designed for both digital distribution and a limited run of physical editions.
If you are interested in supporting independent literary projects, keep an eye on platforms like GoFundMe or Kickstarter, where publishers frequently post updates on limited physical releases for collectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is producing the Pat Ingoldsby album?
The album One Good Sparkle is being produced by the Athlone-based publisher Luain Press.
How can I support the project?
The production is being funded through a public crowdfunding drive, which covers both the recording process and the eventual distribution of the album.
Will there be a physical release?
Yes, in addition to digital availability, the producers have planned a limited run of physical editions of the album.
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