The Story So Far

Since “The Clouds Veil” became, in late 2002, arguably the most universally used piece of music in Churches across all denominations around New York and throughout the United States in the aftermath of the tragic events of 9/11, the name Liam Lawton has taken on a new resonance and meaning across the United States. Followers of all faiths and beliefs seemed to embrace its message as an antidote to the tragedy and loss at the time.
 
Prior to 2002, the music of Liam Lawton had been widely issued both in sheet music form and on CD in USA, and Liam had become one of the most respected writers of Choral and Sacred Music, in the American Music field.
 
Alongside that his personal appearances and contributions to broader spheres had become ever more highly regarded. However, when on a number of separate occasions he was commissioned to write New Orchestral Suites exclusively for premiere in the world-famous Chicago Symphony Hall, with full orchestra, his status as a composer was significantly assured in much broader context.
 
When Gregory Peck acted as Master of Ceremonies at his first Orchestral premiere of The Shepherd Boy in 2000, was, it was in Liam’s own words “a humbling honour”.  This was followed in 2002 by Joan Cusack who narrated Brigid of Kildare, again in Symphony Hall.
When, two years later, he was told that John Malkovich had agreed to be MC of Liam’s Symphony Premiere in 2004 – Kevin Of Glendalough - he found it hard to believe. But warm notes from these stars praising his work and music bear testament to the high regard in which he is held in USA.
 
Liam Lawton however, has always been, and remains, a self-effacing ordinary down to earth man.
 
Although he has had successful Top 10 albums in Ireland, alongside his considerable achievements in the USA, his life and his Ministry has never altered and few who didn’t know otherwise would ever think this was a man who has graced some of the leading concert stages of the world.

Liam Lawton, Priest, Composer, Singer is now embarking on a new chapter after a three year absence from recording presents Healing Song, his first collection of completely new songs in ten years.