If the singles released thus far are anything to go by, Declan De Barra’s forthcoming debut Song Of A Thousand Birds should prove a cracker. ‘Apple Tree’, the follow-up to last year’s ‘Blackbird Song’ is another sparse, haunting and piercing piece of work. Again De Barra’s fragile and emotive voice is to the fore, often bringing a spiritual quality to the track. This particularly shines through in De Barra’s oft bewitching and frequently poignant lyrics. Another gem and another track to whet anticipation for Song Of A Thousand Birds.