Côr Y Penrhyn - Caneuon y mor

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Review by Michael Johann

Caneuon y mor is an album by the Welsh choir Côr Y Penrhyn, which features a collection of traditional Welsh sea shanties and folk songs. The album showcases the choir's stunning vocal harmonies and their ability to evoke the spirit of the sea through their music.

The album opens with the rousing "Hogyn o'r Fan," a lively sea shanty that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "Ar Lan y Môr," a hauntingly beautiful ballad that speaks of the sea's power and majesty, and "Yr Eneth Ga'dd ei Gwrthod," a mournful lament about a woman who is rejected by her lover.

Throughout the album, the choir's voices blend together seamlessly, creating a rich and full sound that is both powerful and soothing. The arrangements are simple but effective, allowing the beauty of the songs and the choir's voices to shine through.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Tuag Adref
Rownd Yr Horn
Cân Walter
Mintai'r Briodas
Codi Angor
Cawn Hwylio'r Cefnfor Glas
Jonah
Y Pysgotwyr
Huw Puw
Cytgan y Morwyr
Cytgan y Morladron
Troi'n Ôl

Catalog Numbers

SAIN 1344M

Labels

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Album

About Côr Y Penrhyn

The choir has its roots in the slate quarrying village of Bethesda in the Ogwen Valley which lies on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park about 5 miles to the south east of the university city of Bangor. The choir can trace its origins back to the 1880s when a united choir was formed from a number of smaller groups that existed on the various galleries or levels in the mighty Penrhyn Slate Quarry. Indeed, that choir travelled to Chicago for the World Trade Fair in 1893 under the name Penrhyn Male Choir and the present choir returned to The Windy City in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their forefathers visit. After the First World War, unfortunately, there is a gap in the story and the choir as we know it today was formed in 1935. In the beginning, almost all members of the choir were slate miners, as a workforce of almost 3000 worked at the quarry, but that number has now shrunk to under 200 and the choir has to draw its members these days from all walks of life including schoolteachers, local government officials, farmers and businessmen. The Penrhyn Male Choir is one of the busiest choirs in Wales and before Christmas 2013 the members shared the stage with Wynne Evans, the operatic tenor who fronted the TV adverts for Go Compare. Just prior to that it was down to Cardiff for the international rugby match with South Africa where the choir was part of the pre-match singing on the pitch at the Millenium Stadium before 75,000 people. The following day a Welsh language TV programme featured the choir with one of Wales best known actors, John Ogwen, who hails from the same area.

Name Vars

  • Côr Meibion y Penrhyn
  • Côr Y Penrhyn
  • Côr Y Penrhyn Bethesda
  • Cǒr Y Penrhyn
  • Pendyrus Male Voice Choir
  • Penrhyn Male Choir
  • Penrhyn Male Voice Choir

Members

  • Hywel Thomas
  • Rhys Llwyd
  • Barry Davies
  • Christopher Kay
  • Douglas Williams
  • Fred Buckley
  • Owain Arwel Davies
  • John R. Jones
  • Dafydd Pritchard
  • Arfon Davies
  • Ieuan Huhes
  • Elis Derbyshire
  • Haydn Davies
  • Denzii Jones
  • Rheinallt Puw
  • Daniel LL Williams
  • Aled Williams
  • John Baston
  • Arwel Owen
  • Idwal Jones
  • Johnathan Farrer
  • Walter Williams
  • Henryd Jones
  • John Gwilym Owen
  • Derfel Roberts
  • Michael Williams
  • Bryn Evans
  • Wyn Roberts
  • Maldwyn Pritchard
  • Kevin Coleman
  • Alun Davies
  • Mike Evans
  • Brynmor Jones
  • Meirion Williams
  • Llion Derbyhire
  • Gareth Williams
  • Bernard Jones
  • Emyr Fôn Evans
  • Gerallt Williams
  • Humphrey Jones
  • Owain Evans
  • Gareth W. Williams
  • Dafydd Jones Morris
  • Caleb Rhys
  • Raymond Roberts
  • Elfyn Bullock
  • Derek Griffiths
  • Tom Williams
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Summary by Michael Johann

Caneuon y mor is a wonderful album that showcases the best of Welsh choral music. It is a must-have for fans of traditional Welsh music and anyone who appreciates the beauty of a well-performed choir.