Gorky's Zygotic Mynci

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Carmarthen, Wales (1991 – 2006)

Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci were a Welsh alternative/progressive folk rock band formed in 1991 in Carmarthen, Wales. The band split in 2006. The group was formed by Euros Childs (vocals, keyboards), his sister Megan Childs (violin, backing vocals), John Lawrence (guitar, vocals), Richard James (bass), and Euros Rowlands (drums) whilst still at school, and they have seen a number of lineup changes (perhaps most notably, the departure of Lawrence following 1999’s Spanish Dance Troupe) during their existence. The band was well known for performing songs in both Welsh and English. Some of their best known songs include “Patio Song” (1997), “Poodle Rockin’” (1999) and “Stood on Gold” (2001).

The band’s first release was Patio (1992), a 10” collection of various live, home and studio recordings released on the Welsh Ankst label (this was later expanded for the 1995 CD version). In 1994 their first full studio album, Tatay appeared. Bwyd Time followed the next year - both were produced by Alan Holmes who also provided their colourful artwork. These early releases show a huge range of influences and styles: “Thema o Cartref”, the opening track of Tatay, for example, is a relatively gentle harmonium-backed song, while “When You Hear the Captain Sing” appears to be a tribute of sorts to Captain Beefheart and “Amsermaemaiyndod/cinema” presents one song in the right channel and a completely different one in the left.

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pootlewarrior wrote:
last month

doki66 get Bwyd Time!

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doki66 wrote:
last month

I've got Barafundle and Tatay. I prefer Tatay. What should I get next?

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jetydo wrote:
last month

I just posted a live GZM track on my blog: http://yearsagotoday.blogspot.com/2009/11/10-years-ago-today-gorkys-zygotic-mynci.html

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dropacid wrote:
last month

so happy to have seen them live in their time

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deutschrockgirl wrote:
last month

Not so sure about the band name - but great music!

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AADDFFGGVVXX wrote:
October 2009

These guys (and gal) are immortals in my book.

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wahai_riz wrote:
October 2009

Not so sure about the music, but that's a great band name! [2]

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tjd9 wrote:
October 2009

This band is just so great. I love their songs. I get the impression that they played whatever the hell they liked and didn't worry about what the rest of the world thought.

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OwlsFlyPanAm wrote:
October 2009

I could listen to them all day long they were so under rated they've got so many pretty songs I appeal for How I Long, Happiness and Hush the Warmth to get more plays and to rightfully climb their charts keep it gorky's the greatest welsh band of all time and the most under rated british band

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Foolz3h wrote:
September 2009

Not so sure about the music, but that's a great band name!

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benadlard wrote:
September 2009

Love this band

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dan_corns wrote:
September 2009

Sbia Ar Y Seren from Blue Trees EP - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGzVS12M4hk

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venividivicious wrote:
May 2009

Take out your eyes and your ears and what would you be? Take out your eyes and your ears and what would you see?

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Roarie wrote:
April 2009

:D

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Iantastic wrote:
April 2009

Where have these guys been all my life?

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dfmd wrote:
April 2009

Tatay is one of the greatest albums ever. Ever!!

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zekkaaa wrote:
April 2009

wonderfull band

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Rubble_Dude3859 wrote:
April 2009

Mewin is the shizz

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ChaffinchJones wrote:
February 2009

How on earth is 'Lucy's Hamper' not a top played track. If anyone's not heard it they really should.

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ChaffinchJones wrote:
January 2009

Fans of GZM may also like The Abodes. Check out http://www.last.fm/music/The+Abodes and think Mancunian Gonk-Pop and nonsense

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