About Red lagoon

In April 2001, musicians Ian Smith and Gerry O' Donnell began recording music together on their project Erne Rising. Since that time a programme of recording, research development and investment has produced, new clients and albums, and has resulted in the formation of Red Lagoon Music Ireland in 2004. Ian and Gerry have built up a unique working relationship with a hugely diverse musician base in traditional, classical, ambient and rock backgrounds.

" Our advantage is our ability to tailor products to meet the demands of clients. Over the last three years we have built up a reliable network of contacts in all fields within the industry, particularly those who focus on global markets".

Ian Smith from Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, is from a family steeped in traditional Irish music. Highly regarded as a guitarist, he is an accomplished player in many styles and has toured Ireland, the U.K. and Europe playing everything from Country through Rock to Traditional. Ian moved to London in the mid eighties where he developed his recording and production skills, working with the early versions of computer based systems. Now back in Fermanagh, Ian's experience both as a composer musician and recording engineer has resulted in a unique recording facility producing the Erne Rising project and albums of the highest quality.

Gerry O' Donnell is originally from Belfast. Gerry's musical passion comes from an early family background in traditional music and dance, followed by formal training as a clarinettist. He is regarded as one of the foremost exponents of the Northern style of traditional flute and has worked and toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe gaining valuable experience in recording, production and organisation. The development of the Erne Rising project was inspired by Gerry recognising that the music of Fermanagh and the lakeland area was a rich and largely untapped musical source.