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In How Music Works, Niall Byrne talks to Irish people who make a living in the music industry. This week, sound engineer Marc Carolan explains how he tweaks the knobs for one of the biggest bands in the world



In How Music Works, Niall Byrne talks to those who make a living in the Irish music industry. This week, professional songwriter Richey McCourt on the art and craft of writing pop hits for the stars





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