Seasons

• 5 April 21

  Spring Songs of 2021

  I adore Spring. It brings with it a sense of renewal and optimism. I have written some spring songs this year that celebrate the sense of renewal and freshness brought into this troubled old world. In particular, these little melodies “speak”of the warmth of the early-year sun and the fresh breezes blowing from afar. As…

• 20 February 21

  Where?

  Over the past six months I have written some new piano pieces. These “Songs Without Words” are relatively short and are unashamedly romantic in style. “Where?” seems to fit perfectly the sense of searching which I often experience as I walk in the woods.

• 8 June 20

  Comptine d’un Autre Eté. L’apres-midi

  Composed for the film Amélie (2001), Comptine d’un autre été, l’après midi was written by Yann Tiersen. John plays this lovely and intriguing piano solo, which is the film’s most iconic track.

• 31 March 20

  Lockdown

  I have been staying at home (apart from an occasional local walk) in order to protect myself, my family and friends and all the other people in my community. It has been an interesting experience and not a totally negative one. I have also filmed some interesting places close to my home in the country…

• 24 December 19

  Christmas Greetings

  I have always loved Christmas. I remember one magical Christmas Eve walking with my older brother, Jim, through the deep snow to serve at midnight mass. It was my debut. I was so excited! I can still hear the distant church bells as we scrunched for a long way through the thick snow. All around,…

• 24 December 19

  My favourite Christmas Carols by Anne Hetherington

  My favourite Christmas Carols by Anne Hetherington.

• 30 October 19

  Autumn Dreams

  Autumn Dreams from the album ‘Papy Cool’