Cerys Matthews - Awyren = Aeroplane

The artist is : Cerys Matthews
The album is : Awyren = Aeroplane
The format is : CD
It will be released on : 15th October 2007
The label is : My Kung Fu

Awyren = Aeroplane is the new mini-album from Cerys Matthews.

Released on UK label, My Kung Fu, this album is the former Catatonia singer's first release to be sung entirely in the Welsh language.

The mini-album opens with Awyrennau (Aeroplanes), a late-night, organ-led ballad with flourishes of bells, strings and guitar. And of course, it's all topped off with Cerys' still-unique voice, full of sweetness and yet soaked with a lifetime’s experience.

Next up is Y Corryn Ar Pry' (The Spider And The Fly), featuring dub-like guitar effects, Cerys self-harmonising, harmonica and swirling strings amongst a giant, almost Spector-like production.

Trwy'r Drych (Through The Looking Glass) takes Awyren = Aeroplane into darker waters with Cerys' spoken word still a joy to behold, even without melody. Behind her, bleak electronics and strings make for a warm, eerie treat.

Lisa Lân (Pure Lisa) is a traditional song arranged by Matthews and producer Mason Neely. Continuing the darker theme, Cerys' voice echoes around a beat, a reverberating vibraphone and droning instrumentation.

Rounding off the collection, Cerys returns to track 1 with = Aeroplane, a sparser version of the album opener to complete a luxurious collection.

Listen to Y Corryn Ar Pry' here...



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