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An album featuring cover versions of songs by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci is to be released.

Iechyd Da - The Music of Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci is a 32 track album to be released on April 29 on Recordiau Prin - the label created by Ash Cooke, a former member of much-loved ‘90s Welsh aces Derrero.

Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci were formed in Ysgol Bro Myrddin, Carmarthen in 1991. Unusually for such a young band they drew upon a diverse & eclectic range of musical influences that put them noticeably at odds with other contemporary Welsh language bands of the time.

An early association with the legendary Welsh label Ankst yielded three albums and a number of EPs before the group made the step up to release a string of classic albums. Over the next decade, Gorky’s became regarded as one of the most original and unique bands in the history of Welsh music.

“To proudly be able to acknowledge their continued influence today is a true testament to the quality of Gorky’s music,” said Ash.

“This album is not only intended to be a tribute to Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci but it is also a thank you from all of us who have loved the band’s music over the years.”

Rising stars of the Welsh music scene

He added: “Contributions to the project have come from all over the world. Some of the bands were invited and many of the others approached me to be involved.”

Artists contributing their own takes on Gorky’s back catalogue include Gulp, the band which includes Super Furry Animals’ Guto Pryce and long time Furries’ producer Gorwel Owen, as well as a host of rising stars of the Welsh music scene including Seazoo, Sweet Benfica, Baby Brave and The Gentle Good.

The album will be free to download on April 29 from www.recordiauprin.bandcamp.com

Tracklsiting:

1. John Dunbar - Mow The Lawn.

2. Sweet Benfica - Happiness.

3. Tremolo Ghosts - No One Looked Around.

4. Nat Lyon - Freckles.

5. Dharma Violets - Hush The Warmth.

6. Alun Tan Lan - She Lives On A Mountain.

7. Wobbly Hearts - Diamond Dew.

8. Robert Downey - Let Those Blue Skies.

9. Ben Mason - These Winds Are In My Heart.

10. Stu Kidd – If Fingers Were Xylophones.

11. Helicopter Spies – Sweet Johnny.

12. Spectralate - Starmoonsun.

13. Fiona & Gorwel - Gewn Ni Gorffen.

14. Santiago - Only The Sea Makes Sense.

15. Ghostlawns - Methu Aros Tan Haf.

16. Baby Brave - Spanish Dance Troup.

17. Gentle Good- Catrin.

18. Ratatosk - Blood Chant.

19. Kansas Dance Troupe - Merched Yn Neud Gwallt Eu Gilydd.

(Image: Mary Wycherley)

20. Gulp - Stood On Gold.

21. Bad Mood - Waking For Winter.

22. Oh Peas - Lucys Hamper.

23. Eugene Capper - How I Long To Feel The Summer In My Heart.

24. Zabrinski- Miss Trudy.

25. The Loungs - A Face Like Summer.

26. Pulco - Queen of Georgia.

27. Sunny Intervals - This Summer’s Been Good From The Start.

28. Ian Thistlethwaite - Eating Salt Is Easy.

29. Martial Arts - Tears In Disguise.

30. Seazoo - Patio Song.

31. Nick Cullen - Iechyd Da.

32 Sweeney Straddles the Sun - Honeymoon With You.