Hawk Jupiter Releases Deirdre of the Sorrows-Inspired New Single “Dodging Arrows” Featuring Lauren Davis

The Irish myth “Deirdre of the Sorrows” is reimagined on Hawk Jupiter’s new single “Dodging Arrows” on Friday June 7.

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The ancient Irish story of Deirdre of the Sorrows has been reimagined on funk-infused alternative dance track “Dodging Arrows” which will be released as a single by Hawk Jupiter featuring Lauren Davis on June 7.

It’s the second track the Irish producer and singer have teamed up on, following 2023’s “Land Beneath Waves,” inspired by another Irish mythological tale, Tír na nÓg.

The tragic story of Deirdre of the Sorrows has been told and retold for generations, but this may be the first time it’s been accompanied by soaring synths and a compelling bassline.

Powered by energetic drums and an intricate interweaving of horns and synths, the track has a dark, volatile feel that reflects the timeless tale of jealousy and persecution of Deirdre and her lover Naoise, with lyrics that tell the story from Deirdre’s point of view.

“Freedom is ours, we did nothing to deserve this,” Lauren sings, as she shares the tragic story of entrapment, betrayal and resilience.

Musically, the song mixes elements of funk and alternative electro with a frenetic horn section that brings the song to a dramatic and unexpected peak, reflecting the chaos and turbulent nature of the story itself. Those familiar with Deirdre of the Sorrows will recognize the timeless story of persecution, resistance and the quest for freedom.

The song was written by Hawk Jupiter and Helen Agnes D., an Irish composer and artist who is due to release her own album in 2024.

A cinematic music video for the song is currently in production and is expected to follow the release of the single.

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About Hawk Jupiter

Hawk Jupiter is a music producer from Carlow, Ireland. Inspired by artists like The Chemical Brothers, his evolving sound fuses fast-paced rhythms with instrumentation from across genres. Joyfully channeling early house and jazz-funk, breakbeat, pop and hip-hop, Hawk Jupiter has released eight singles to date which have seen him receive airplay on 2FM, Today FM, 98FM, Cambridge FM, The London Ear, Spin 103 as well as winning Singles (Spin FM), Rising Stars (Beat 102 103) and two Track of the Week awards (KCLR FM).

About Lauren Davis

Lauren Davis is a promising singer from Galway. Having previously released music as one half of the duo Don’t Hold Back, she is also a well-known artist around Galway due to her regular performances as the lead singer of the band Vicaria. She plans to release more material in 2024.

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