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)
Poodle Rockin'
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci Lyrics
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And there's bad boy Oscar he been up all night
And if oxygen ran out
You know he just won't care
It'll be like throw that stick one more time of there
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby
Poodle rockin' my mind was a mess
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby poodle rockin'
You're chasing sticks and stones
Like you just don't care at all
Dear round Alice she been sick outta sight
She's just ate three whole boxes of Turkish Delight
Oh waggy waggy tail and chasing sticks and stones
Those victory laps and sgt pepper tones
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby
Poodle rockin' my mind was a mess
Before you brought happiness
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby poodle rockin'
You're chasing sticks and stones
Like you just don't care at all
Ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah
Ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah
Ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby
Poodle rockin' my mind was a mess
Before you brought happiness
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby poodle rockin'
You're chasing sticks and stones
Like you just don't care at, you just don't care at all
Oh, like you just don't care
Like you just don't care at all
Oh like you just don't care and you just don't care at all
The lyrics of "Poodle Rockin'" by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci are a whimsical tribute to the joyful abandon and carefree attitude of a beloved poodle. The song opens with a reference to the leash that the poodle sometimes pulls on, hinting at its spirited nature. The second verse mentions "bad boy Oscar," who apparently has been up all night but still has enough energy to keep playing fetch. The bridge of the song highlights the idea that the poodle is so focused on enjoying the moment that it wouldn't even care if there was no oxygen left to breathe.
The chorus celebrates the infectious joy that the poodle brings to the singer's life, describing how their mind was a mess before this furry companion arrived. The third verse introduces Alice, a sick friend who is cheered up by watching the poodle's energetic behavior. The song's closing refrains emphasize the poodle's carefree attitude and how it inspires a similar feeling in the singer.
Overall, "Poodle Rockin'" is a playful, upbeat song that uses the image of a poodle as a metaphor for living life in the moment, enjoying simple pleasures, and bringing happiness to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on to that lead they sometimes pull so tight
Holding on to the leash of your dog can sometimes be a little hard, because they pull it so tight.
And there's bad boy Oscar he been up all night
Oscar, the dog, has been up all night and he's not looking too well-behaved.
And if oxygen ran out
Even if Oscar doesn't have oxygen, he wouldn't be bothered at all. He loves to play fetch.
You know he just won't care
No matter how you throw that stick, Oscar is always ready to fetch it.
It'll be like throw that stick one more time of there
Oscar wants you to throw the stick one more time, tirelessly.
And we went, woah poodle rockin' baby
While enjoying Oscar's company, we felt really happy
Poodle rockin' my mind was a mess
But before meeting him, our minds were a little preoccupied.
Before you brought happiness
Oscar brought true happiness into our lives.
You're chasing sticks and stones
There's nothing else on Oscar's mind, other than fetching sticks and stones.
Like you just don't care at all
He doesn't worry about anything else when he's playing.
Dear round Alice she been sick outta sight
Alice, the human, has been unwell lately.
She's just ate three whole boxes of Turkish Delight
Alice, trying to feel better, has eaten three boxes of Turkish Delight.
Oh waggy waggy tail and chasing sticks and stones
But even with her sickness, Alice still enjoys playing with Oscar, wagging her tail and throwing sticks and stones for him to fetch.
Those victory laps and sgt pepper tones
Oscar runs victory laps after fetching items and has an attitude to match The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper.
Ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah
The song has a catchy chorus that goes like, "Ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah ooh aah".
You're chasing sticks and stones
Oscar's favorite pastime is chasing sticks and stones that we throw.
Like you just don't care at all
He never seems to be bored with the game.
Oh, like you just don't care
Even when we don't feel like playing anymore, Oscar is always ready.
Like you just don't care at all
It's like he never runs out of energy or love for this game.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EUROS CHILDS
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@chadtothebone
GZM are proof that people actively hate greatness. Truly one of the best bands ever.
@musikkunstetc.8465
I saw this band twice back in nyc around 2000 and 2001. Absolutely magical stage /presence/ chemistry! Good times...
@WilliamMaranciMashups
One of the most underrated bands ever.
@juliebraden6911
@@niallmasterson8111 if you're talking about your post history, yeah.
@jamsee1
One of the greatest creative music videos unearthed on the whole of YouTube
@greagandev
I love this band.
@jamsee1
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci know how to get a poodle to rock! Masterpiece of a song/video
@LaughingStock_
Unbelievably great. GZM were a treasure, sadly gone. But, Euro Childs is still with us - support him & the GZM back-catalogue: BUY THEIR STUFF. Thank-you.
@earinsound
GZM back-catalogue needs to be reissued. Prices are TOO high
@Crisgatito
I cant stop replaying the first 10 secs, the dog in th drums!!¡!¡!¡!¡! So funy