Ffiniau by Bethan Nia
The debut album ‘Ffiniau’ (Welsh for Borders) is finally released and is a bilingual tour-de-force
exploring the boundaries that exist between people, languages and worlds. The songs are deeply rooted in the Welsh
tradition, but with subtle beats and atmospheric strings underpinning Bethan’s sparkly harp and vocals.
“A touch of Celtic magic… Hauntingly beautiful” (The Western Mail)
“Ethereal is the important word here” (Snack Mag)
Tracklist
| 1. | Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn | 3:15 |
| 2. | Ym Mhontypridd Mae 'Nghariad | 2:57 |
| 3. | Between Land And Sea | 4:49 |
| 4. | Tŷ Fy Nhad / Diferion Y Gerwyn | 3:22 |
| 5. | Ar Lan Y Môr | 4:09 |
| 6. | Outside | 5:03 |
| 7. | Beth Yw'r Haf I Mi | 4:18 |
| 8. | Cân Yr Ychen | 2:15 |
| 9. | Winter's Song | 4:16 |
| 10. | Balad Sgêr | 3:47 |
| 11. | Gwêl Yr Adeilad | 2:37 |
| 12. | Kananaskis | 2:28 |
| 13. | Between The Lines | 3:28 |
Credits
Musicians
BETHAN NIA: Lead and harmony vocals, Celtic and electric harp
CHARLIE FRANCIS: Keyboards, ebow guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, bass
guitar, vocal harmony.
SALLY GREENWELL: Viola
JACK EGGLESTONE: Drums and percussion
OLIVER WILSON-DICKSON: Violin
GARETH BONELLO: Acoustic guitar, vocal harmony, cello.
GILLIAN STEVENS: Crwth
MADDIE JONES: Clarinet
DANIEL FITZGERALD: Modular Synthesis
LEWIS GRIFFITHS: Beats
Produced, recorded and mixed by CHARLIE FRANCIS
Mastered by GAZ WILLIAMS at FLISKIN MANOR
Photography and design by KIRSTEN MCTERNAN
License
All rights reserved.Tags
With her harp and ethereal vocals, Bethan creates lush, dynamic melodies with crisp production aesthetics. Combining earthy Welsh folk songs with ornate pop arrangements, she creates a particularly unique sound.
“A superb mixture of the traditional and contemporary, her harp-playing perfectly matching a gorgeous voice.”
Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales