Gorky's Zygotic Mynci were one of the most original and distinctive bands to emerge from the vital Welsh scene of the mid-'90s. Gorky's music followed unconventional time signatures and structures, as well as instrumentation (boasting everything from droning moog synthesizers to slurring trombones and steel guitars) and melodic patterns. Furthermore, the band's lyrics were rarely about conventional pop/rock subjects, and they frequently sang in Welsh, which made their already odd music sound even more alien to most listeners.
It's telling that a song titled "Kevin Ayers" appears in the middle of INTRODUCING GORKY'S ZYGOTIC MYNCI, a generous compilation of songs culled from their earlier Ankst albums and EPs. These gentle Welsh eccentrics are at the forefront of a revival of the whimsical, pastoral psychedelic tradition typified by Ayers and his early 70s compatriots, The Soft Machine and Gong. Brief songs float by, supported by delicate Spanish guitar and hand percussion, flavoured with exotic horns and stringed instruments, and topped with artless but captivating harmonies-often delivered in the band's lovely, melodic native tongue.
The Gorkys sidestep the pitfalls of their forebears, however, steering well clear of the fondness for extended jams and silly lyrics that often hamstrung earlier psychedelic artists. Like the music of their American counterparts in the Elephant 6 collective, TheApples In Stereo, Olivia Tremor Control, and Neutral Milk Hotel, the Gorkys' sparkling pop diamonds prove that true psychedelia need not be equated with slavish revivalism.
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci -
Introducing
| . Merched Yn Neud Gwallt Eu Gilydd :: Girl's Doing Each Other's Hair |
| 2. If Fingers Were Xylophones |
| 3. Pentref Wrth Y Mor :: Village By The Sea |
| 4. Game Of Eyes |
| 5. Kevin Ayers |
| 6. Miss Trudy |
| 7. Why Are We Sleeping |
| 8. Y Fford Oren :: Orange Road |
| 9. Methu Aros Tan Haf :: Can't Wait Til Summer |
| 10. Eira |
| 11. Iechyd Da :: Good Health |
| 12. Moon Beats Yello |
| 13. Box Angelica |
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci were one of the most original and distinctive bands to emerge from the vital Welsh scene of the mid-'90s. Gorky's music followed unconventional time signatures and structures, as well as instrumentation (boasting everything from droning moog synthesizers to slurring trombones and steel guitars) and melodic patterns. Furthermore, the band's lyrics were rarely about conventional pop/rock subjects, and they frequently sang in Welsh, which made their already odd music sound even more alien to most listeners.
It's telling that a song titled "Kevin Ayers" appears in the middle of INTRODUCING GORKY'S ZYGOTIC MYNCI, a generous compilation of songs culled from their earlier Ankst albums and EPs. These gentle Welsh eccentrics are at the forefront of a revival of the whimsical, pastoral psychedelic tradition typified by Ayers and his early 70s compatriots, The Soft Machine and Gong. Brief songs float by, supported by delicate Spanish guitar and hand percussion, flavoured with exotic horns and stringed instruments, and topped with artless but captivating harmonies-often delivered in the band's lovely, melodic native tongue.
The Gorkys sidestep the pitfalls of their forebears, however, steering well clear of the fondness for extended jams and silly lyrics that often hamstrung earlier psychedelic artists. Like the music of their American counterparts in the Elephant 6 collective, TheApples In Stereo, Olivia Tremor Control, and Neutral Milk Hotel, the Gorkys' sparkling pop diamonds prove that true psychedelia need not be equated with slavish revivalism.
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Introducing
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2 comments:
Ah lovely, one of my favourite bands, have very fond memories of watching them play in halycon days gone by in Carmarthen and Narbeth.John Lawrence and Euros Childs continue to enchant. Recently saw Euros play at the globe in Hay on Wye way back in may or June, delightful. Their version of Matching Moles "Oh Caroline " a must cheers
great band,i never got to see them play... have seen the various new projects play canny often over the past few years... i was over at green man last month and saw jonny[euros & norman blake]and richard james,which was a total blast- can't wait to hear the new lp.
hope you're well.x
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