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Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Live album (Flicker) by
Niall Horan featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Released7 December 2018
RecordedApril 2018
VenuesUnnamed venue (Dublin, Ireland)
Length33:27
Labels
DirectorSeán Barry
Producer
  • Horan
Niall Horan chronology
Mirrors
(2018)		 Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
(2018)		 Spotify Singles
(2020)
RTÉ Concert Orchestra chronology
Lúnasa with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
(2011)		 Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
(2018)

Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra is the debut live album from Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan, in collaboration with Irish orchestral collective RTÉ Concert Orchestra, released on 7 December 2018 by Universal Ireland, Virgin EMI and Capitol Records.[1] It was recorded at a venue in Dublin, Ireland, as a live edition of Horan's debut studio album, Flicker (2018).

Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra peaked at number 12 on the Irish Albums Chart, number 40 on the Australian Digital Albums Chart, and number 3 on the US Top Classical Albums Chart. An exclusive re-release on 12" vinyl for Record Store Day 2026 saw the album debut at number 28 on the Dutch Albums Chart.

Background

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In April 2018, Horan and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra recorded songs from Horan's debut studio album Flicker (2018). The recording formed the basis of a one-off television special which was broadcast in early 2018.[2][3]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Irish TimesStarStarStarStar[citation needed]

Louise Bruton of the Irish Times gave the album four stars: "Cleared of overproduction and an overly soft rock touch, [Horan's] voice is more confident and it takes the leads as the orchestra complements his songs".[citation needed]

Track listing

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Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Tide"3:27
2."This Town"3:52
3."Too Much to Ask"3:41
4."Paper Houses"3:33
5."You and Me"3:13
6."Seeing Blind"3:07
7."Fire Away"4:44
8."So Long"3:37
9."Flicker"4:13
Total length:33:27

Personnel

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Adapted from the album's liner notes.[4]

Other musicians

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  • John Bird – bass, backing vocals (all tracks)
  • Gavin Murphy – conducting (all tracks)
  • Hayden Miller – design, layout (all tracks)
  • Alex Torjussen – drums, backing vocals (all tracks)
  • Jake Curran – guitar, backing vocals (all tracks)
  • Bróna Cahill – orchestra leader (all tracks)
  • Seán Barry – music director (all tracks)
  • Louis Querelle – piano, backing vocals (all tracks)
  • Connor Masterson – violin, backing vocals (all tracks)

Writing

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Technical

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Charts

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2018–2019 chart history for Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Chart (2018–2019) Peak
position
Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[5] 40
Irish Albums (IRMA)[6]12
US Top Classical Albums (Billboard)[7]3
2026 chart history for Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8]28

Release history

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Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra release history and formats
Region Date Format Label Ref.
  • Ireland
  • Europe
 7 December 2018 CD
Various 7 December 2018
Various 18 April 2026 LP (Record Store Day exclusive)
  • Virgin EMI
  • Capitol
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References

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  1. ↑ "Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra – CD – Niall Horan". Universal Music Ireland. 7 December 2018. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "Niall releases Flicker featuring the RTÉ Orchestra". Niall Horan. 10 December 2018. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  3. ↑ White, Jack (20 November 2018). "Niall Horan to release live album with the RTE Concert Orchestra". Official Charts Company (OCC). Archived from the original on 6 October 2026. Retrieved 6 October 2026.
  4. ↑ Flicker: Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (booklet). Niall Horan. RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Universal Ireland / Virgin EMI / Capitol. 7 December 2018. 6-02577-30372-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Digital Albums for week of 11 February 2019" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 11 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  6. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Niall Horan". Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "Niall Horan Chart History (Top Classical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  8. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Niall Horan feat. The RTÉ Concert Orchestra – Flicker %5BLive%5D" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Willman, Chris (4 February 2026). "Record Store Day 2026 lineup: Vinyl exclusives from Pink Floyd, KPop Demon Hunters, Bruce Springsteen, Katseye, Bruno Mars, Tom Petty, the Wicked cast and 350 more". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 March 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
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