MP3 Allan Yn Y Fan - Trosnant

Passionate, melodic Celtic music from Wales. Beautiful vocals and fiery instrumentals

12 MP3 Songs in this album (43:51) !
Related styles: FOLK: Celtic Folk, FOLK: British Folk

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Details:
âTrosnantâ is the bandâs first album with their new singer/fiddle player Meriel Field and, for the first time, there are songs on an Allan Yn Y Fan release! Meriel Field, originally from North Wales, has also persuaded the rest of the band to sing and there are some notable harmony vocals from Linda Simmonds and Kate Strudwick on songs such as âSi Hei Lwli Mabiâ, âMoliannwnâ and an especially tender version of a traditional Welsh song known far beyond our borders :- âAr Hyd Y Nosâ, which breaks new ground for Allan Yn Y Fan by featuring an exquisite arrangement for string quartet.

Allan Yn Y Fan has not deserted the instrumental tradition with this album though â the band are heard at full throttle on âTressle Bridge/Tenpenny Bit/Thunderheadâ and a quirky version of two English tunes :- âAbbotâs Bromley Horn Dance Tune/Jump at the Sun.â Critical acclaim for the bandâs earlier releases was forthcoming for the quality of the bandâs own compositions and âTrosnantâ features some great originals by accordionist Chris Jones (Castell Thomas + Madam Mayor + Ms. Gina Morgan), whilst flautist Kate Strudwick, inspired by our rehearsal location for the album, has composed the title track :- âTrosnantâ - the awesome beauty of the Brecon Beacons encapsulated in a four minute soundscape! Gems from the Welsh traditional canon are not overlooked :- âAbergenniâ is from the unusual Welsh stately/courtly realm whist the album opens with âPibddawns Gwyr / Y Gelynnen.â

âTrosnantâ features twelve tracks and marks the further development of a band maturing into one of Walesâ finest musical exports and consolidating itsâ reputation as Walesâ best Celtic band of the 21st century.