PETER DORAN - All the World is Running on a Mystic Code - LP - Vinyl

LP - Limited Edition Black Vinyl. 

After over two decades of honing his craft and captivating audiences with his deeply emotive music, Peter Doran returns with his most powerful and reflective work to date, All the World is Running on a Mystic Code. This evocative new album blends elements of folk, alternative, and experimental soundscapes, showcasing Doran’s impeccable songwriting and boundless creativity.

All the World is Running on a Mystic Code, was recorded at Oldtown Recording Studio in County Westmeath, Ireland, with additional sessions in Kildare and Vienna. Doran produced all of the tracks, except for “Clockwork,” which was co-produced by Nicky Brennan. Mastered by Kim Rosen (Bonnie Raitt, Aimee Mann), this album marks a new pinnacle in Doran’s illustrious career.

A standout track, “Clockwork”, is a deeply personal reflection on Doran’s experience navigating a pivotal moment in his life—waiting for news on his wife’s prenatal ultrasound during the COVID-19 pandemic. With striking imagery, the song vividly captures the poignant, emotional journey through the streets of Mullingar, Doran’s hometown, and his exploration of both inner turmoil and outer landscapes. The song’s chorus—“you’re nervous at the other side of town, but our fortunes are changing”—speaks to the uncertainty and eventual transformation of his life.

The album also includes contributions from Doran’s frequent collaborators, including Picture This guitarist Nicky Brennan, drummer Fiachra Kinder, and cellist Gerard Toal, among others. The seamless blending of various musical voices creates a tapestry of sound that elevates, All the World is Running on a Mystic Code, into a work of both artistic brilliance and accessibility.

Peter Doran’s, All the World is Running on a Mystic Code, is an album of cosmic depth, meditative beauty, and stark contrasts. With a profound connection to nature and a deep understanding of human emotion, it is a reflection on life’s most meaningful moments—those of love, loss, hope, and the ever-present search for meaning in a world full of contradictions.

Peter Doran is an Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer known for his emotionally charged music that spans genres including folk, alternative, and experimental. With a career that spans over two decades and six studio albums, Peter has earned a devoted following for his deeply introspective songwriting, evocative lyrics, and distinctive sound.

PRESS FOR CLOCKWORK:

“I adore this song, beautiful work. I love the poetry in that, and the hope” - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, - RTE Folk on 1

“As expected, another wee gem from Peter! I have been a fan for ages"
- Martin Bridgeman - KCLR FM

"The heartfelt single is a delight to listen to" - HotPress

"Not disconnected, not unaware: PETER DORAN’s ‘Clockwork’ a beauty from the heart" - Music Loves Music (Blog)

Tracklist: 

1. Mystic Code
2. Clockwork 
3. Steamboat Captain
4. Floodlights
5. Never Say Goodbye 
6. Willow
7. The Magic Man
8. Out in the Wild
9. The Lover's Wheel
10. Marguerite

All songs Recorded at OLDTOWN RECORDING STUDIO, Co. Westmeath Ireland with additional recording on "Clockwork" in Kildare, Ireland.
Piano on "Floodlights" & "Marguerite" recorded by F. Gaetani, in Vienna, Austria.
Drums on "The Magic Man" recorded by F. Kinder in Dublin, Ireland.

All songs produced by Peter except for "Clockwork", produced by Nicky Brennan.

Tracks 1,3,5,7 Mixed by Ger McDonnell
Tracks 4,6,8,9,10 Mixed by Peter Doran
Track 2 Mixed by Nicky Brennan

Mastered by Kim Rosen, NJ, USA.

All songs written by Peter Doran except
Clockwork (by Peter Doran & Nicky Brennan)
Steamboat Captain & Marguerite (Peter Doran & Jimmy Broder)
The Magic Man (Broder)

Album cover art by Rebecca Thorne
Graphic Design by Conor English
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