A⁤ unique musical voice from County Carlow,Ireland,is resonating with ⁤American audiences thanks to its inclusion in the soundtrack of “Irish Blood,” a⁣ new Acorn⁤ TV series starring Alicia Silverstone. Glen​ Austin, a musician and ‍producer based ⁢in Rathoe, saw his work with the band New Airs ⁣unexpectedly featured in the drama.

Austin specializes in reimagining irish musical traditions, ⁣both classic and contemporary. New Airs,‍ formed by Austin, gained attention with their 2021 ‍self-titled debut album, which ⁢presented instrumental interpretations of​ popular songs by Irish artists like⁤ U2, Kodaline, The Script,‍ Snow Patrol, ‌and Enya. This approach – breathing new life into familiar melodies ​- has clearly struck a chord with those seeking to evoke a specific atmosphere.

The series, which launched in the United States on acorn TV, centers on Silverstone’s character, a lawyer ⁤who travels to Ireland to confront⁣ a hidden ⁣family history ⁣after receiving a message from her estranged father. Much of the filming‍ took place ⁤in County Wicklow, a location notably meaningful‌ to Austin, whose ⁤father, Tom, hails from‌ Carnew in the same county.

It’s New Airs’ instrumental rendition of Thin lizzy’s iconic “The Boys are Back in Town” that appears ⁢on the​ soundtrack. Austin explained‍ that the chance arose ⁢earlier​ this year, with the series’ musical director reaching⁢ out in⁤ january. After a period of contract ⁢negotiations and clearances,⁤ final approval ⁤came approximately two months ago. “It came out of the blue, really,” Austin ‍said.

Austin’s musical background⁤ is rich ⁣with collaboration. he ‌has ⁣recorded and performed alongside prominent Irish musicians ⁣including Liam ‍Ó Maonlaí (The Hot House Flowers), Brian Kennedy, Mundy, and Wallis Bird, demonstrating a versatility that ⁤clearly appealed to the “Irish Blood” production team.

This marks the first time New Airs’ music has been featured in a major television production, and​ there’s potential for wider distribution. while currently available in⁣ the⁢ USA via Acorn⁣ TV,a⁢ release⁢ on Sky in the UK and Ireland⁣ is ⁣being considered​ later in 2024. ⁣ The inclusion of Austin’s ‍work highlights the growing demand for authentic Irish sounds in international media and the power of music⁤ to connect ⁣audiences to a sense of place and history.