VRï- Islais A Genir
'islais a genir' is the second album from Welsh Trio VRï; Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice); three young men from deepest, darkest chapel-going Wales who have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from the incredible story of a time when Wales' traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, it's language by the Act of Union. As audio archaeologists, VRï have unearthed long-lost nuggets that shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session. Their songs, sung with powerful vocal harmonies, tell stories of the people who struggled 200 years ago, just as many struggle today. It's a wonderful and unique soundscape that connects across the centuries to give us a sense of belonging, of community, and a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom.
Tracklist:
- Y Gaseg Felen
- Aberhonddu
- Y Gaseg Ddu
- Yr Ehedydd
- Glanhafren
- Cainc Sain Tathan
- March Glas
- Glan Meddwdod Mwyn
- Y Cap O Las Fawr
- Y Foel Fynydda
- Gwenno
- Eiri
- Canu'r Canrifoedd
- Brithi I'r Buarth
- Briallu Mair
'islais a genir' is the second album from Welsh Trio VRï; Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice); three young men from deepest, darkest chapel-going Wales who have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from the incredible story of a time when Wales' traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, it's language by the Act of Union. As audio archaeologists, VRï have unearthed long-lost nuggets that shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session. Their songs, sung with powerful vocal harmonies, tell stories of the people who struggled 200 years ago, just as many struggle today. It's a wonderful and unique soundscape that connects across the centuries to give us a sense of belonging, of community, and a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom.
Tracklist:
- Y Gaseg Felen
- Aberhonddu
- Y Gaseg Ddu
- Yr Ehedydd
- Glanhafren
- Cainc Sain Tathan
- March Glas
- Glan Meddwdod Mwyn
- Y Cap O Las Fawr
- Y Foel Fynydda
- Gwenno
- Eiri
- Canu'r Canrifoedd
- Brithi I'r Buarth
- Briallu Mair