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.
Gorky's also released a number of singles and EPs on Anskt. Running through all the Ankst records is a kind of psychedelia and playfulness evidently inspired by the Canterbury scene of the 1960s and 1970s (Kevin Ayers' album Shooting at the Moon is cited in the notes to Tatay as "the best LP of all time", and the record also includes a version of Robert Wyatt's "O, Caroline"). Bwyd Time in particular also features a wide range of instruments, with parts for the celesta and sitar credited on "Iechyd Da", for instance. The 1996 compilation Introducing Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, their first release in America, was a compilation of this material from the Ankst years.
For their next album, Barafundle (1997), produced by Gorwel Owen (who had also worked with the Super Furry Animals) they moved to the larger Fontana label. The wide-ranging instrumentation remained ("Diamond Dew" has a prominent part for the jew's harp) and there were still psychedelic touches, but the album as a whole is more laid back than their earlier work, tending more towards folk music.
This gentler direction was largely maintained and refined in their later records, though the occasional poppier and rockier number, such as "Poodle Rockin'" from Spanish Dance Troupe or "Mow the Lawn" from Sleep/Holiday, continued to crop up.
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci split up on 26 May 2006, Euros Childs and Richard James having released solo albums. James' is in the folky vein of later Gorky's, wheras Childs' has moments that hark back to earlier moments in their career (so far he has released four albums). And John Lawrence releases as Infinity Chimps.
As of Summer 2007, no re-issues of the first 3 albums have surfaced, but Autumn 2007 is a likely date for the expanded & re-mastered Patio.
Final lineup
Euros Childs - vocals, keyboards (1991-2006)
Megan Childs - violin, vocals (1992-2006)
Richard James - bass, vocals (1991-2006)
Rhodri Puw - guitar (1999-2006)
Peter Richardson - drums (2000-2006)
Previous members
John Lawrence - vocals, guitar (1991-1999)
Euros Rowlands - drums (1995-2001)
Osian Evans - drums (1991-1995)
Sion Lane - keyboards (1991)
Cenwyn Brain - guitar (1991)
Sammy Davies - keyboards (1991-1992)
Steffan Cravos - violin (1991-1992)
Let Those Blue Skies
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci Lyrics
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Let her heart sink no more
Let the girl dance till the dawn
Coz I know her from before
Some people laughing
Can't help from crying
But I'm through with walking
Let the friends come to my door
May they never be alone
Let our love dance through the dawn
Coz I know her from before
Some people laughing
Can't help from crying
But I'm through with walking
In the wind and the rain
The lyrics of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's song "Let Those Blue Skies in" are all about finding hope in difficult times. The singer encourages his friend to keep dancing, letting those blue skies roll some more and not to let her heart sink any further. He knows her from before and wants to see her happy again. He hopes that her friends will come to visit and that they will dance till dawn, with their love carrying them through.
The song seems to suggest a healing process that comes through time, friends, and dancing. The verse "Some people are laughing, can't help from crying, But I'm through with walking in the wind and the rain" highlights the reality that sometimes even happy moments can bring tears, but the singer is determined to move past his pain and find joy again. It's a song about finding ways to cope with sadness and keep hoping for better times.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was included on the soundtrack for the British film "Kevin & Perry Go Large" in 2000. Additionally, the song was also used in an episode of the popular medical drama "Grey's Anatomy". Another noteworthy fact is that Gorky's Zygotic Mynci was formed in Carmarthen, Wales, in 1991 and disbanded in 2006. They were a popular alternative rock and psychedelic pop band in the UK, with a cult following worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Let those blue skies roll some more
I am urging for the continuation of the happiness around me.
Let her heart sink no more
I do not want to witness further heartbreak for this particular person.
Let the girl dance till the dawn
I encourage this girl to wholeheartedly enjoy herself till early morning.
Coz I know her from before
I know her well enough to celebrate her present joy and prevent any misery.
Some people laughing
While people around me may be happy,
Can't help from crying
there are others who cannot escape feeling sad.
But I'm through with walking
However, I refuse to continue on a path of unhappiness.
In the wind and the rain
I will reject any tempestuous situations and move towards more fulfilling experiences.
Let the friends come to my door
I open the doors of my home to welcoming company.
May they never be alone
My guests will never feel isolated in my presence.
Let our love dance through the dawn
Our affection for each other should resonate throughout the night and into the morning.
Coz I know her from before
I am invested in the fortitude and happiness of the person dear to my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EUROS CHILDS
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