Ronan Hardiman

Ronan Hardiman

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Ronan Hardiman was born on May 19, 1961 in Dublin, Ireland. He grew up in a musical family and studied classical piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. After twelve years as a bank employee at the Bank of Ireland, he decided to pursue a career as a composer in 1990. He composed music for Irish television productions, including the theme music for RTÉ News and the nature documentary Waterways. In 1996, he achieved international fame by composing the soundtrack for Michael Flatley's dance show Lord of the Dance, which reached over 60 million viewers worldwide. The album of the same name sells over 1.5 million copies and reaches number 50 in the British album charts. In 1998, Ronan Hardiman released his first solo album Solas, which reached gold status in Ireland and the top 10 of the Billboard New Age charts in the USA. The single "Heaven", sung by French singer Barbra Scaff, becomes a top 10 hit in France. The album Feet of Flames, a live recording of a concert in Hyde Park, London, follows in 1999. In 2000, Anthem is released, which combines Celtic sounds with pop elements and is also placed in the US Billboard Top 20 of the world music charts. The title "Ancient Lands" from this album is used by Russian figure skater Alexei Jagudin in his "Overcome" program at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Ronan Hardiman also composes for film and television, including the music for the award-winning children's film My Friend Joe (1996), which won the Crystal Bear at the Berlinale. Other works include the music for the TV series Neverland (2011) with Bob Hoskins and Rhys Ifans. In 2016, he co-composed the song "Sunlight" for Nicky Byrne, Ireland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Top tracks

02
Suil A Ruin
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:18
Composers: Traditional
05
Gypsy
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
02:10
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Breakout
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:49
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
10
Lament
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:23
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Warriors
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:09
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
01
Cry Of The Celts
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
04:28
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
Lord Of The Dance
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
04:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Dance Above The Rainbow
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:59
06
Never
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
04:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
10
Secret World
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
05:14
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
Dance Of Love
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:39
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
01
Love Song
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
04:08
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Duelling Violins
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
03:42
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
01
Anthem
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
07:05
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
11
Siamsa
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
04:29
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
03
Carrickfergus
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
03:50
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
16
Cry Of The Celts (Single Edit With Taps)
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
02:23
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
09
Fiery Nights
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:10
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
13
Stolen Kiss
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:27
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
15
Victory
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
02:51
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
03
Celtic Dream
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
05:39
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
10
Strings Of Fire
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
03:56
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
Danny Boy
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
02:36
Composers: Tony Clarke - Traditional
06
Spancil Hill
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
03:35
Composers: James Roberson - Traditional
08
Spirits Lament (1998 Version)
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:00
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
12
Our Wedding Day
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:26
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
14
Nightmare
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:37
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
The Dawning
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
08:03
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
05
Whispering Wind
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
12
Celtic Fire (Live Version)
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:58
Writer: Ronan Hardiman
06
Take Me With You
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
04:36
Composers: Ronan Hardiman

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  • Discography
Albums
Anthem
℗ 2000 Universal Classics Group, a Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
01-01-2000
Anthem
01
Anthem
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
07:05
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
That Place in Your Heart
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
04:19
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Frank Musker
03
Run Away
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
04:54
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Ready for Life
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
05:11
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
05
Salve
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
04:12
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Never
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
04:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
World's Apart
Ronan Hardiman
Anthem
04:59
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
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Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
℗ 1998 Unicorn Entertainments Ltd.
01-01-1998
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
01
High Priests
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:41
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
Dance Of Love
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:39
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
03
Carrickfergus
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
03:50
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Duelling Violins
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
03:42
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
05
Whispering Wind
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Dance Above The Rainbow
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
02:59
07
The Dawning
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Feet Of Flames
08:03
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
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One World
℗ 1997 FirstCom Music
15-04-1997
One World
01
One World
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:49
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
High Noon
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:37
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
03
New Land
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:46
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Dream Catcher
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:31
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
05
Future Past
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:54
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Shaman Rule
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:50
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
Asian Face
Ronan Hardiman
One World
02:35
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
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Solas
℗ 1997 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
01-01-1997
Solas
01
Love Song
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
04:08
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
All The Way Back Home (Album Version)
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
04:50
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
03
Dreaming
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
05:16
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Heaven
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
04:09
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
05
New Lands
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
03:25
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Take Me With You
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
04:36
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
Angel
Ronan Hardiman
Solas
05:06
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
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Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
℗ 1996 Unicorn Entertainments Ltd.
01-01-1996
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
01
Cry Of The Celts
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
04:28
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
02
Suil A Ruin
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:18
Composers: Traditional
03
Celtic Dream
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
05:39
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
04
Warriors
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:09
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
05
Gypsy
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
02:10
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Breakout
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
03:49
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
Lord Of The Dance
Ronan Hardiman
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
04:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
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Scotland
(P) 1994 MUSIC HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL) LTD
15-03-1994
Scotland
01
Scotland The Brave
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
02:51
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Stuart Roslyn - Trad
02
Skye Boat Song
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
04:13
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Stuart Roslyn - Trad
03
The Peatfire Flame
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
02:33
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Colin Towns - Trad
04
A Dram Before You Go
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
02:53
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Colin Towns - Trad
05
Loch Lomond
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
03:20
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Colin Towns - Trad
06
Margaret Brown's Favourite
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
02:47
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Colin Towns - Trad
07
Auld Lang Syne
Ronan Hardiman
Scotland
03:07
Composers: Ronan Hardiman - Colin Towns - Trad
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Emerald Isle
(P) 1993 MUSIC HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL) LTD
15-07-1993
Emerald Isle
01
Carrickfergus
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
03:47
Composers: Tony Clarke - Traditional
02
Danny Boy
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
02:36
Composers: Tony Clarke - Traditional
03
Carolan's Concerto
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
02:54
Composers: Tony Clarke - Traditional
04
Slieve-na-man
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
02:16
Composers: Alistair Cowan - Traditional
05
Mountains Of Mourne
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
02:39
Composers: Tony Clarke - Traditional
06
Spancil Hill
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
03:35
Composers: James Roberson - Traditional
07
Kathleen
Ronan Hardiman
Emerald Isle
02:37
Composers: Tony Clarke - Traditional
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Featured in
Celtic Pipes
(P) 1997 MUSIC HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL) LTD
23-09-1997
Celtic Pipes
01
Rustic Gathering
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
01:58
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
02
Return Of The Exile
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
02:15
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
03
Mcalea's Jig
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
02:04
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
04
Heartease
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
01:51
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
05
Sailing Home
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
02:28
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
06
Day's End
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
00:36
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
07
Folklands
Gregory Jackman
Celtic Pipes
02:39
Composers: Gregory Jackman - Andrew Jackman - Kevin Mcalea - David Hewson
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Música para Celebración de Grado
℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.
09-05-2025
Música para Celebración de Grado
01
Bitter Sweet Symphony (Remastered 2016)
The Verve
Música para Celebración de Grado
05:57
Writer: Richard Ashcroft / Composers: Richard Ashcroft
02
Only A Fool Would Say That
Steely Dan
Música para Celebración de Grado
02:57
Writer: Donald Fagen - Walter Becker / Composers: Donald Fagen - Walter Becker
03
Losing My Religion
R.E.M.
Música para Celebración de Grado
04:26
Writer: Michael Mills - Michael Stipe - Peter Buck - William Berry / Composers: Michael Mills - Michael Stipe - Peter Buck - William Berry
04
Quizás, Quizás, Quizás
Andrea Bocelli
Música para Celebración de Grado
03:18
Writer: Osvaldo Farrés / Composers: Osvaldo Farrés
05
The Child In Us
Enigma
Música para Celebración de Grado
05:05
Writer: Michael Cretu / Composers: Michael Cretu
06
The One That Got Away
Katy Perry
Música para Celebración de Grado
03:47
Writer: Katy Perry - Max Martin - Lukasz Gottwald / Composers: Katy Perry - Max Martin - Lukasz Gottwald
07
O Telefone Tocou Novamente
Jorge Ben Jor
Música para Celebración de Grado
03:51
Writer: Jorge Ben / Composers: Jorge Ben
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天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
芮河音樂有限公司
01-02-2009
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
01
Eden (伊甸園)
Sarah Brightman
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
03:56
Writer: Callier / Composers: Callier
02
Love Song (愛之歌)
Ronan Hardiman
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
03:57
Composers: Ronan Hardiman
03
Sabhal La‵n ic Uisdean (薩伯爾拉威斯丁)
G Kelly
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
02:48
Writer: Tannas / Composers: Tannas
04
Innocent Voice (純真的美聲)
True
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
03:33
Writer: 傳統歌謠 / Composers: 傳統樂曲
05
Return To Innocence (返璞歸真)
Trap
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
04:03
Writer: 邁克爾·克霍圖 / Composers: 邁克爾·克霍圖
06
Only If (擁有)
Shelby Moore
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
03:15
Writer: Eithne Ni Bhraonain / Composers: Roma Ryan
07
Mas Que Nada
Tamba Trio
天籟新世界 (New Global Village)
03:55
Writer: 傳統歌謠 / Composers: Jorge benoaria
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Celtic Classics
℗ 1999 FirstCom Music
24-12-1999
Celtic Classics
01
She Moved Through The Fair
Donie Cassidy
Celtic Classics
02:54
Writer: Donie Cassidy / Composers: Donie Cassidy
02
Molly Malone (Dublin's Fair City)
Donie Cassidy
Celtic Classics
03:24
Writer: Donie Cassidy / Composers: Donie Cassidy
03
Londonderry Air
Donie Cassidy
Celtic Classics
02:36
Writer: Donie Cassidy / Composers: Donie Cassidy
04
The Coolin
Donie Cassidy
Celtic Classics
03:23
Writer: Donie Cassidy / Composers: Donie Cassidy
05
My Love's Breadth
Ronan Hardiman
Celtic Classics
03:58
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
06
Teddy O'Neill
Donie Cassidy
Celtic Classics
03:42
Writer: Donie Cassidy / Composers: Donie Cassidy
07
Meditation
Ronan Hardiman
Celtic Classics
02:28
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
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Flute & Rhyme
℗ 1997 FirstCom Music
15-04-1997
Flute & Rhyme
01
Time Will Tell
Lenny McDowell
Flute & Rhyme
02:50
Writer: Lenny McDowell / Composers: Lenny McDowell
02
Tea Ceremony
Lenny McDowell
Flute & Rhyme
03:03
Writer: Lenny McDowell / Composers: Lenny McDowell
03
Final Fate
Lenny McDowell
Flute & Rhyme
03:10
Writer: Lenny McDowell / Composers: Lenny McDowell
04
Siren's Song
Lenny McDowell
Flute & Rhyme
02:53
Writer: Lenny McDowell / Composers: Lenny McDowell
05
Perfect Karma
Lenny McDowell
Flute & Rhyme
02:55
Writer: Lenny McDowell / Composers: Lenny McDowell
06
Dovetailing
Ronan Hardiman
Flute & Rhyme
02:46
Writer: Ronan Hardiman / Composers: Ronan Hardiman
07
Emergence
Lenny McDowell
Flute & Rhyme
02:38
Writer: Lenny McDowell / Composers: Lenny McDowell
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Primetime
(P) 1998 MUSIC HOUSE (INTERNATIONAL) LTD
14-12-1998
Primetime
01
Global.com
Graham Preskett
Primetime
01:57
Composers: Graham Preskett - James Copperthwaite
02
Showbiz News
Graham Preskett
Primetime
01:01
Composers: Graham Preskett - James Copperthwaite
03
Big City
Graham Preskett
Primetime
00:36
Composers: Graham Preskett - James Copperthwaite
04
Emergency Call
Graham Preskett
Primetime
01:40
Composers: Graham Preskett - James Copperthwaite
05
Pentagon
Graham Preskett
Primetime
01:02
Composers: Graham Preskett - Jonathan Buchanan, James Copperthwaite
06
Topical News
Graham Preskett
Primetime
00:41
Composers: Graham Preskett - James Copperthwaite
07
What's New?
Graham Preskett
Primetime
01:13
Composers: Graham Preskett - James Copperthwaite, Jonathan Buchanan
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