VRI - Islais a Genir - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

'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. Album Tracks 1. Y Gaseg Felen 2. Aberhonddu 3. Y Gaseg Ddu 4. Yr Ehedydd 5. Glanhafren 6. Cainc Sain Tathan 7. March Glas 8. Glan Meddwdod Mwyn 9. Y Cap O Las Fawr 10. Y Foel Fynydda 11. Gwenno 12. Eiri 13. Canu'r Canrifoedd 14. Brithi I'r Buarth 15. Briallu Mair