ALBUM TRACKS .....1. Taith Geltaidd (Celtic Journey) • 2. Lleuad Llydaw (Breton Moon) • 3. Cefn Sidan • 4. Afon Yn Y Gaeaf (River In Winter) • 5. Cerrig Cyfriniol (Mystic Stones) • 6. Telyn Taliesin (Taliesyn's Harp) • 7. Twn Sion Cati • 8. Dydd Calan Mai (May Day) • 9. Papur Y Dewin (Wizard's Paper) • 10. Machynys (Monk's Island) • 11. Patagonia • 12. Llen Arthur (Arthur's Veil) • 13. Hiraeth (Longing) • 14. Glannau'r Iwerydd (Atlantic Shores) • 15. Llyn Y Fan (Lady Of The Lake) •• All compositions and arrangements by Paul M. Nicholas and Robert J. Marks. Telyneg - Argraffiadau Celtaidd/Celtic Impressions copyright Nicmar Music 2000.
From the lively "Celtic Journey" to the haunting "Llyn Y Fan" the original instrumental music on this album is 21st century Celtic. The music evokes the myths and legends of the Welsh and Celtic people and their heritage, while being fresh and modern.
Robert and Paul have a long musical association from founding members and music arrangers of the pioneering 70's and 80's Celtic folk band "Carraig Aonair", through "Ji-Binc", writting music for BBC television plays including "Rita", producing on albums for Gwerin Records, and on to the "Telyneg" project.
With Carraig Aonair Paul and Robert produced 2 albums including music from Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany. One of the trademarks of the band was the use of a wide variety of acoustic and electric instruments as well as synthesizers. Carraig Aonair made numerous radio and television appearances and were chosen twice by the BBC to represent Wales in the InterCeltic festival in Lorient, Brittany, where they appeared with Joan Baez, Alan Stivell and Silly Wizard among others. Carraig Aonair's music has been used as theme and incidental music extensively on radio and television and Canadian film.
Paul and Robert composed, arranged and recorded the tracks for this Telyneg album for release during the National Eisteddfod Of Wales in August 2000. Some of the titles reflect a local link including Cefn Sidan and Machynys.
Tracks from the Telyneg album have been used in a number of Television programmes including BBC 2 Scotland's Primetime "Cuairt Luchd Turais" and various independent films including "The Edge Of Wales". A choral arrangement of Cefn Sidan was recorded on the CD "Cefn Sidan" by Cor Glannau'r Gwendraeth with lyrics by Margaret Morgan.
Hi there, any support please would be cool. If any of these trax sell enough they could chart in the UK. Pre-ordered now for download on 25th August. Thanks. Peace love and happiness. ........
After the rugby last week end, I see that you can do good music as well. But for the Frenchie I am, this part of Welsh culture is defo more enjoyable and less painful.
