9BACH – Anian
9Bach made their name by taking traditional Welsh folk songs and recasting them onto a spectral and haunting sound canvas.
Their 2014 album Tincian was the worthy winner of the coveted Best Album in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015.
New album Anian, whilst influenced by the Welsh traditions, comes from an
altogether more anarchic place – calling for change, questioning the world
and the role we play, how we treat animals and disregard nature. Darker in
themes, but not without a
sense of hope. Ethereal female Welsh language vocals shimmer alongside harp,
swamp guitar, dub beats and a pounding rhythm section.
The double CD package includes companion CD “In dy lais” / “In your voice”. Writers, actors, poets and singers give their own interpretations of the songs as a way to convey the meaning to a non-Welsh speaking language.
Includes contributions from Peter Gabriel, Maxine Peake and Rhys Ifans.