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0:00:02 > 0:00:06- In a quiet corner of London, one - building is full of excitement.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- The BBC's famous - Maida Vale Studios.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- Over the coming days, - Welsh bands perform here...
0:00:12 > 0:00:15- ..filling the place - with creativity and sound.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- This is your chance - to get to know them.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- You hear stories about Maida Vale - and the people who've been here.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- It's cool to be part - of that history.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- We've listened to so many sessions - from here...
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- ..it's lovely to do it ourselves.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40- There's something about the place. - It's so iconic, isn't it?
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- Being here is pretty surreal.
0:00:43 > 0:00:48- It's just unbelievable. It's an - experience I've never had before.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- I'll remember it forever.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- We're playing in the big studio - with the best mics in the world.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- The best bands in the world have - played there so it'll be great.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- Welcome to the BBC's studios - in Maida Vale.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- I've spent so many happy hours - here, enjoying amazing music...
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- ..through my work on Radio 1 - over the last ten years.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- But it's not just about headliners - and world-famous artists.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- The place gives new artists a - chance to play their music too...
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- ..as radio sessions - and in front of crowds.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- This time, there are bands - from Wales here.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- The Horizons project has arrived - in Maida Vale.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38- It's a project between BBC Wales - and the Arts Council of Wales...
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- ..which gives Welsh bands - a wider platform.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- With artists like Kizzy Crawford...
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- ..Candelas, Swnami...
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- ..and Casi Wyn making a big - impression in the first year...
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- ..it's no surprise that - the project has returned.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- In 2015, 12 new bands - were given support.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- With six of them performing - in Welsh...
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- ..it's a chance to see - and hear them recording...
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- ..at the historic - Maida Vale Studios.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- The artists come from all over - Wales and the first group...
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- ..we're going to see are students, - originally from the Bangor area.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- This is Yr Eira - a lively band - with colourful riffs.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- They've gigged a lot - in Wales already...
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- ..and made a big impression - on the Welsh music scene.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- Yr Eira's sound is lots of guitars.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- Indie rock, I would say.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- Pretty modern.
0:02:44 > 0:02:45- Pretty modern.- - Pretty melodic.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- The music has changed a bit...
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- ..obviously since we formed - three years ago.
0:02:52 > 0:02:57- It wasn't a childish sound at the - start, but we've matured a lot.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- I think we've developed a lot live - as well.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08- We've spent money on equipment to - get a sound we're happier with...
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- ..and we're interested in pedals - and playing around with tones...
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- ..so that has developed as we've - learned more about the gear.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- We spend a lot of time - thinking about the live set.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- We do a lot of - instrumental tracks...
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- ..so we're trying to make - the live set something special.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- # It's time to let go
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- # Let go of her hand... #
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Over the summer, they got - the chance to play...
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- ..to a brand new audience - at T in the Park in Scotland.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- Playing at a festival - like T in the Park...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..is an ambition for any band - like us.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- It was a great experience - to go for the weekend...
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- ..playing on a good stage - with a good sound system...
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- ..and we got a good response from - the people who came to watch.
0:03:57 > 0:03:58- We really enjoyed it.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- After the summer gigs, they started - to think about recording.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- We've been very lucky.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- We've played at different studios - with different producers...
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- ..and recorded track-by-track, - recording everything live...
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- ..and we've worked out - what works for us as a band...
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- ..and the format - we enjoy recording in.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- And here they are, Yr Eira...
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- ..opening their session - with a new song - Suddo.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- # As I listen to your voice
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- # My heart
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- # Beats
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- # Your empty words
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- # Form a bruise
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- # And make me sink
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- # Why don't we bury our treasures
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- # As well as our hearts
0:05:11 > 0:05:16- # Why don't we criticize each other
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- # And close our graves
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- # Where's the passion?
0:05:27 > 0:05:29- # That would tie us together
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- # That made us as one
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- # Us, the Welsh
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- # I might be
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- # Guilty of criticizing those
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- # Guilty of throwing the blame
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- # When I'm no angel either
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- # Your words anger me
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- # I don't know
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- # I don't know what's wrong
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- # Your ignorance worries me
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- # Yeah, yeah, I don't know
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- # I don't know what's wrong
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- # Oh-oh
0:06:15 > 0:06:16- # Oh-oh
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- # Oooooh-oooh-ooh
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- # Oooooh-oooh
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- # Oooooh-oooh-ooh
0:07:06 > 0:07:12- # Oooooh-oooh-ooh
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- # Oooooh-oooh
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- # Oooooh-oooh-ooh. #
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- We're going to hear HMS Morris now, - from Cardiff.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- Their sound is very difficult to - describe. How do they describe it?
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- I think it's pop...
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- ..to begin with, - in the broadest possible sense...
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- ..if we're categorising.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- A little bit psychedelic - because we like that feeling.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- We try to have fun as well.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- We use a lot of sounds - that are quite '80s, '90s.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- When you start using - those sounds...
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- ..they can be funny at times.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- That has somehow worked - its way into the lyrics.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- We find it difficult to write - run-of-the-mill songs...
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- ..about love and relationships - and stuff.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- What's the point?
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- # Oh, my God
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- # Oh, my Go-o-o-od... #
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- With Horizons, - they've given us opportunities...
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- ..to play at festival which are - bigger than we've played before.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51- We wanted to bring something new - and interesting to the show...
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- ..so this year we asked...
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- ..a couple of dancers - to come with us.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- # Aaaaaah... #
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- I think the feeling of some - of the songs is so...
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- ..fun and light and odd-ball - and kind of strange...
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- ..that it fits three girls - dressed in dust sheets...
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- ..doing Macarena moves.
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- And we play so often over the - summer, we need that variety too.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- It makes it interesting - and keeps us on our toes.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- I make more mistakes...
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- Yes, you do. - "What are they doing next? Oh!"
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- "Oh, yeah!"
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- Now the band turn their attention - to the session in Maida Vale.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41- It's such an historic building.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- I've followed a lot of - Maida Vale sessions on Radio 1...
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- ..and clips of people playing - Maida Vale on the website too.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- Just lots of people I really, - really like have been there.
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- I hope being in the same room will - make me play a little bit better.
0:09:59 > 0:10:00- Let's hope so!
0:10:00 > 0:10:01- Let's hope so!- - We'll see.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- # Tell me there's no room for me
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- # Tell me I'm not strong enough
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- # To see
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- # That I need to raise a fist
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- # To see
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- # This world is for the weak
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- # Who are you?
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- # Who are you?
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- # Who are you?
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- # Who are you?
0:10:50 > 0:10:54- # Who are you, - saviour of the world?
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- # We're all beneath the same moon
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- # Remove your tie, sit down
0:11:07 > 0:11:13- # We're all beneath the same moon
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- # Moon
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- # Ha-ha-ha-haaaa
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- # Ha-ha-ha-haaaa
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- # We're all the son or daughter - to some man
0:11:46 > 0:11:51- # Your problem is my problem, - you see
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- # Now undo
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- # A button, take a break
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- # There's no room
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- # To worry at 22
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- # Oh, who are you?
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- # Who are you?
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- # Who are you?
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- # Who are you?
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- # Who are you, - saviour of the world?
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- # All beneath the same moon
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- # Remove your tie, sit down
0:12:34 > 0:12:40- # All beneath the same moon
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- # Moon
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- # Ha-ha-ha-haaaa
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- # Ha-ha-ha-haaaa
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- # Ha-ha-ha-haaaa. #
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0:13:16 > 0:13:20- Welcome back to the - Maida Vale Studios in London.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- This was a roller-skating centre...
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- ..then the BBC moved in - 80 years ago...
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- ..and now the studios - are world-famous.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, - David Bowie...
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- ..White Stripes and Nirvana - have recorded here.
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- It's very busy and next to perform - is Aled Rheon.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- # I said farewell to her
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- # On the railway bridge... #
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- I've been playing the guitar - since I was about 14.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- Since the start, - I was writing songs.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- I mainly played in my bedroom. - I was a bedroom musician!
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- I didn't have the confidence to - play in front of other people.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- But in my 20s, my friends said, - "You have to go out and play"...
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- ..so I started playing - open mic nights around Cardiff.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- # I said farewell to her
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- # On top of the mountain... #
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- I became more confident. - At the start, I was shaking.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34- It's a good experience because - you're playing to new people.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- You're not there to make - an impression on anyone...
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- ..but to play - because you enjoy playing.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- That was a great experience.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- # The sand flowing... #
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Now I feel like my songs - need to evolve...
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- ..so I want company on stage and - that's why I put a band together.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- Having talented musicians on stage - with me adds to the song.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- # It's as silent as the grave... #
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- It's a different experience because - I'm used to being on my own...
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- ..and now there are other people on - stage with me so it's a lot of fun.
0:15:18 > 0:15:22- And here's Aled and his band - performing Hawdd.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- # It's midday
0:15:31 > 0:15:33- # Or one o'clock
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- # The sun hasn't come to knock yet
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- # A head full of rocks
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- # A mouth full of dirt
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- # In the city with you
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- # The bed is cosy
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- # The bed is warm
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- # The floor is far from being near
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- # Close our eyes for five minutes
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- # Or longer if we're lucky
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- # Oh, put your head down
0:16:08 > 0:16:13- # We don't have to move now
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- # And it's easy
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- # In the city with you
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- # Under a tree
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- # Near the river
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- # No-one notices us
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- # The grass growing around our legs
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- # The hair growing on our heads
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- # Oh, put your head down
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- # We don't have to move now
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- # And it's easy
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- # In the city with you
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- # Share a smile
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- # Quench our thirst
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- # A sip of wine - and a map of the world
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- # Counting the stars - under the influence
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- # But we can't name a single one
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- # Oh, put your head down
0:17:38 > 0:17:43- # We don't have to move now
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- # Oh, put your head down
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- # We don't have to move now
0:17:59 > 0:18:02- # And it's easy
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- # In the city with you
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- # And it's easy
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- # On this earth
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- # With you. #
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- Aled Rheon and the band sounding - great here in Maida Vale.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- That was called Hawdd.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- This band did well - John, Paul, - George and Ringo.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- The Beatles recorded here in - Studio 5 back in the '60s.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- Next door is Studio 4.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- This is where John Peel's - sessions were recorded...
0:18:38 > 0:18:39- ..for his Radio 1 programme.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- The next band to perform here - is Mellt from Aberystwyth.
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- Glyn and Ellis were only 11 - when they formed Mellt.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- Last year, Jacob joined the band - and they're creating a storm...
0:18:55 > 0:18:58- ..with their music. - They practice at Glyn's house.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- # Some local bird... #
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- Everything happens here.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- This is where the magic happens.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- Either Ellis and I come up - with an idea on the guitar...
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- ..or a bassline or a few words - that we like.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- Then we, kind of, go from there - and see what happens.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- If it works, it works - and we run with it.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- And if it doesn't, which happens - quite a lot, we move on.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- I always do something here, - try and come up with ideas...
0:19:35 > 0:19:41- ..and I can't wait for the boys - to come over and we go for it.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- Recording is something we do.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- We record demos and stuff too.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- We enjoy recording here because - we feel at home here, I suppose.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- We don't have to pay anything - to play here.
0:19:57 > 0:19:58- That's nice!
0:20:00 > 0:20:01- Just a couple of cans.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- Just a couple of cans.- - A couple of cans!
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- A lot of people ask me - how the band's going.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- They're not interested, but they - ask because we're in a band...
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- ..and they feel they have to ask - how the band's doing.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- I say, we've played in London. - "You've had a gig in London?"
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- And we've got a session - in Maida Vale.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- "You're doing a session - in Maida Vale?"
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- "Wow, you guys - must be alright then."
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- I'm looking forward to doing - the Maida Vale session.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- I hope everything goes - according to plan.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- It would be the worst place - to mess it up.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Just like many of Gorwelion's - artists...
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- ..Mellt are a bilingual band.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- Here's Fortunate Situation.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- # I've had enough of this
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- # Fortunate situation I'm in
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- # And I'd love to know
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- # How low life goes - until I really know
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- # I know
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- # So please
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- # Spare me the words
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- # I just tell you to impress
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- # A simple girl
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- # She's had enough of me
0:21:29 > 0:21:32- # Dreaming away while - she's trying to sleep
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- # But do I need to know
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- # How low life goes?
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- # Until I really know
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- # I know
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- # So please
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- # Spare me the words
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- # I just tell you to impress
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- # A simple girl... #
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- You sound fantastic. - How did the session go?
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- We enjoyed it. - I think it went well.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- We sounded good in there - so we're happy.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- You've had a very busy year - with Gorwelion.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- What have you got coming up - this year?
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- We've been recording - with Mei Gwynedd.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- We'll be releasing something. We're - also working on an English EP.
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- That will come out in April, - hopefully, just before the summer.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- Lots of recording and writing - new songs.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- Lots of gigging as well. - Yes, just a lot of 'band'.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- You're singing Sai'n Becso. - Give us some background to it.
0:22:46 > 0:22:52- When the band line-up changed - just over a year ago...
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- ..that was one of the first songs - we came up with.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- It was all about writing - a simple, short song...
0:22:59 > 0:23:05- ..that had a punk mentality, - we didn't care.
0:23:16 > 0:23:19- # I don't care since we left
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- # I don't care since we left
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- # All I worry about is tomorrow
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- # I don't care about what you say, - about the things we do
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- # All I care about is tomorrow
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- # I just believe in us
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- # I just believe in us
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- # I just believe in us
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- # I'm not looking for an answer
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- # To be honest, it's a mystery
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- # You and me forever
0:23:59 > 0:24:00- # I don't care since we left
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- # Anywhere is better than here
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- # We can hit the road like this
0:24:07 > 0:24:10- # There's some left
0:24:12 > 0:24:14- # There's some left
0:24:15 > 0:24:17- # There's some left
0:24:38 > 0:24:40- # I just believe in us
0:24:41 > 0:24:42- # I just believe in us
0:24:43 > 0:24:44- # I just believe in us
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- # I just believe in us- - # I don't care
0:24:46 > 0:24:49- # I just believe in us. #
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0:24:55 > 0:24:57- Welcome back.
0:24:57 > 0:25:01- The annual highlight for the bands - that have been part of Horizons...
0:25:01 > 0:25:04- ..over the last year, - is to be able to record here...
0:25:04 > 0:25:07- ..at the BBC's iconic studios - - Maida Vale in London.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10- We've got loads of great music - coming up.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15- To start with, what does Aled Rheon - think of this experience?
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- # First there was pain
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- # It hurt a lot... #
0:25:21 > 0:25:25- Aled Rheon, lovely to see you - at Maida Vale. How's it going?
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- Great. It's such an iconic place.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- It's brilliant.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33- I've been walking around, - having a look at what's going on.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37- Congratulations. You've recently - become a father.
0:25:37 > 0:25:40- Thank you. My baby son was born - about a month ago.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43- How will that affect the gigs - and all that?
0:25:43 > 0:25:46- Has he been to a gig - at a month old?
0:25:46 > 0:25:50- He hasn't been to a gig yet! - Maybe a few festivals in summer.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52- He'll have his headphones on.
0:25:52 > 0:25:57- I think he makes me more focused. - I have to manage my time better.
0:25:57 > 0:25:59- Yes. Nappies, then singing.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01- Nappies one side, - guitar on the other.
0:26:01 > 0:26:05- What's the background to the song, - Wrap Up Warm?
0:26:05 > 0:26:07- It's about growing up.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10- I wrote it before - my baby was born...
0:26:11 > 0:26:13- ..but the words have taken on - a new resonance.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- Wrap up warm is what - you tell someone.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20- It's what my mother - used to tell me.
0:26:20 > 0:26:22- That's nice.
0:26:25 > 0:26:30- # Breathe in, breathe out
0:26:30 > 0:26:32- # Just remember to wrap up warm
0:26:33 > 0:26:35- # And don't forget your home
0:26:36 > 0:26:38- # And call me when you get there
0:26:40 > 0:26:43- # Just remember to wrap up warm
0:26:43 > 0:26:46- # Don't forget your home
0:26:46 > 0:26:48- # Call me when you get there
0:27:00 > 0:27:03- # Find your feet
0:27:03 > 0:27:05- # Or take flight
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- # It's a big world out there so
0:27:10 > 0:27:12- # Take a bite
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- # Find the one
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- # Hold on tight
0:27:18 > 0:27:21- # The future's pulling
0:27:22 > 0:27:25- # Clocks are ticking
0:27:29 > 0:27:33- # Breathe in, breathe out
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- # Just remember to wrap up warm
0:27:36 > 0:27:39- # And don't forget your home
0:27:39 > 0:27:41- # And call me when you get there. #
0:27:54 > 0:27:57- Next we have a Caernarfon band - for you.
0:27:57 > 0:27:58- This is Y Reu.
0:27:59 > 0:28:02- They've had a busy year playing - in numerous festivals...
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- ..under the Horizons banner...
0:28:04 > 0:28:08- ..and have released their first EP, - Hadyn. It's an excellent EP.
0:28:08 > 0:28:12- Unfortunately, Y Reu can't be here - in Maida Vale with us.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14- Here's Iwan and Iwan - to explain why.
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- # You're just as cowardly - as the others
0:28:21 > 0:28:25- # And you haven't got anything nice - to say... #
0:28:25 > 0:28:29- Everyone in the band could go to - Maida Vale apart from Math.
0:28:29 > 0:28:31- So we blame Math!
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- It's probably the best - opportunity the band's had.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38- Math's spoiled everything!
0:28:38 > 0:28:40- Spoiled it for everyone.
0:28:40 > 0:28:44- It's caused a bit of - friction in the band.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48- We're looking for a new guitarist - if there's anyone out there.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50- You only need to play three chords.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54- Poor Math. - But he and the rest of the band...
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- ..have had several - opportunities through Horizons...
0:28:59 > 0:29:02- ..including performing at - Portmeirion's No.6 Festival.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- # It's no surprise - that everyone's scared
0:29:05 > 0:29:07- # And are dazed and confused
0:29:07 > 0:29:10- The No.6 gig was interesting.
0:29:10 > 0:29:14- The Wales Euro qualifier game - was on at the same time.
0:29:14 > 0:29:18- We wanted to watch that but we also - wanted to perform in No.6.
0:29:19 > 0:29:20- It was a dilemma.
0:29:20 > 0:29:24- Performing was so cool we forgot - about the match for 20 minutes.
0:29:25 > 0:29:26- It went down well.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- It was brilliant looking out - to the crowd...
0:29:30 > 0:29:32- ..and not knowing anyone.
0:29:32 > 0:29:37- It was nice to see a new audience - enjoying the music.
0:29:37 > 0:29:38- We'd like to play there next year.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40- We'd like to play there next year.- - Definitely, yes.
0:29:40 > 0:29:42- It was awesome.
0:29:42 > 0:29:44- It was awesome.- - Yes. And free tickets!
0:29:44 > 0:29:45- And a food voucher.
0:29:45 > 0:29:48- And VIP passes.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53- Here they are, Y REU, - at the No.6 Festival.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57- # There's no freedom
0:29:57 > 0:30:01- # In avoiding the grave - and fighting to live
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- # Remember to thank out lord God
0:30:10 > 0:30:15- # We deserve better than this
0:30:17 > 0:30:22- # We deserve better than this
0:30:53 > 0:30:55- Portmeirion!
0:30:55 > 0:30:59- # We deserve better than this
0:31:03 > 0:31:08- # We deserve better than this. #
0:31:39 > 0:31:41- Thank you very much.
0:31:42 > 0:31:43- Thank you.
0:31:44 > 0:31:48- That was Y Reu performing at - Portmeirion's No.6 Festival...
0:31:48 > 0:31:50- ..during the excellent 2015 summer.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53- It was a very special weekend.
0:31:53 > 0:31:55- Next, this is Delyth McLean.
0:31:55 > 0:31:59- She's determined to get the best - out of recording in Maida Vale.
0:31:59 > 0:32:02- She's been playing with a band - for about a year.
0:32:02 > 0:32:06- She's a young girl from Merthyr - but has a very mature sound.
0:32:07 > 0:32:08- Here's more about Delyth McLean.
0:32:15 > 0:32:18- We're at Theatr Soar - in Merthyr Tydfil.
0:32:18 > 0:32:22- I used to come here when - it was a chapel, singing.
0:32:23 > 0:32:26- I love writing when I'm - in chapels or churches.
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- They've got lovely acoustics - and make you feel free.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32- # Anymore... #
0:32:32 > 0:32:35- I liked writing poetry - when I was in school.
0:32:35 > 0:32:39- I started to sing them - and played the guitar simply.
0:32:39 > 0:32:44- I'd sing some tunes over it and - then I realized I could do it.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46- It was really strange.
0:32:48 > 0:32:52- Sometimes it can be - a magical experience.
0:32:52 > 0:32:56- Because the music you're writing...
0:32:56 > 0:32:58- ..is an expression...
0:33:00 > 0:33:03- ..of your soul to everyone - in the room.
0:33:03 > 0:33:06- They're stories that have happened - to me.
0:33:06 > 0:33:09- Emotions I feel every day.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18- How does Delyth feel about being - chosen as an Horizon artist?
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- I didn't think I'd get it.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23- I was really shocked.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25- I took the phone call in Cardiff.
0:33:26 > 0:33:29- I stopped and screamed and cried.
0:33:29 > 0:33:31- I was really shocked!
0:33:31 > 0:33:34- So I'm really pleased - that I got it.
0:33:37 > 0:33:41- It's made me think, - "Right, I'm going for it."
0:33:41 > 0:33:45- This is what I want to do...
0:33:45 > 0:33:47- ..for the rest of my life.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51- Just to sing and make a difference - to people's lives through music...
0:33:52 > 0:33:54- ..just as music has done - to my life.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59- I'm looking forward to go to - London, to see the studio...
0:33:59 > 0:34:05- ..to play the music and have a - professional recording done.
0:34:05 > 0:34:07- Everything. I can't wait.
0:34:07 > 0:34:10- # Don't you tell, don't you tell
0:34:10 > 0:34:13- # Don't you tell, don't you tell
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- # Don't you tell, don't you tell
0:34:16 > 0:34:18- # Don't you tell, don't you tell
0:34:18 > 0:34:21- # Don't you tell, don't you tell
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- # Don't you tell, don't you tell
0:34:24 > 0:34:29- # Don't you tell, don't you tell - me what to believe
0:34:30 > 0:34:34- # There's a hell - There's a hell beneath my feet
0:34:36 > 0:34:38- # She above
0:34:38 > 0:34:41- # He has no ears
0:34:42 > 0:34:44- # Red man's ground
0:34:44 > 0:34:47- # It has no fires
0:34:48 > 0:34:53- # Listen loud before it dies
0:34:53 > 0:34:55- # In seas of war
0:34:56 > 0:35:00- # And compromise... #
0:35:00 > 0:35:03- Delyth McLean, - what was it like performing here?
0:35:04 > 0:35:05- Just amazing.
0:35:05 > 0:35:09- I've never experienced anything - like that before..
0:35:09 > 0:35:11- ..and it's unforgettable.
0:35:11 > 0:35:12- Just amazing.
0:35:12 > 0:35:15- Why was it so special? - You've performed a lot.
0:35:15 > 0:35:18- I have but I think it was - just the atmosphere.
0:35:18 > 0:35:22- The place looks so - old fashioned and lovely.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26- Everyone here's really nice too.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31- It is a special place.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33- It creates a special sound.
0:35:33 > 0:35:38- You played with a string quartet - today on Tad a Mab.
0:35:38 > 0:35:41- That's an emotional song - for you anyway.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43- Yes, really emotional.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- I never thought I'd cry after it.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- Yes, very emotional.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- It just creates - such a lovely sound.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56- I don't have the words - to describe it.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- Just magical.
0:35:59 > 0:36:02- # The father, the son
0:36:02 > 0:36:06- # And the holy ghost
0:36:06 > 0:36:11- # Wandered down to the town
0:36:13 > 0:36:17- # The father was the son
0:36:17 > 0:36:20- # To the holy ghost
0:36:20 > 0:36:26- # And the son was the father - of heaven
0:36:27 > 0:36:33- # Quietly he said to me
0:36:34 > 0:36:38- # To stay away from him
0:36:42 > 0:36:48- # I listened to him - and smiled crookedly
0:36:49 > 0:36:54- # While remembering the night - in the town
0:36:56 > 0:37:00- # I'm flying in the sky
0:37:02 > 0:37:08- # I'm flying above the world
0:37:09 > 0:37:15- # I'm flying in the sky
0:37:16 > 0:37:21- # I'm flying above the world
0:37:25 > 0:37:28- # World
0:37:33 > 0:37:37- # The father, the son
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- # And the holy ghost
0:37:40 > 0:37:45- # Wandered down to the town
0:37:47 > 0:37:50- # The father was the son
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- # Of the holy ghost
0:37:54 > 0:37:58- # And the son was the father - of heaven
0:38:01 > 0:38:07- # I slept quietly on bended knee
0:38:07 > 0:38:12- # And stayed away from him
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- # I listened to
0:38:19 > 0:38:22- # The eternal word
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- # The word which was true
0:38:29 > 0:38:34- # I'm flying in the sky
0:38:36 > 0:38:41- # I'm flying above the world
0:38:43 > 0:38:49- # I'm flying in the sky
0:38:49 > 0:38:55- # I'm flying above the world
0:38:58 > 0:39:00- # World
0:39:02 > 0:39:06- # World. #
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0:39:15 > 0:39:19- One of Horizons' ambitions - is to introduce the artists...
0:39:19 > 0:39:20- ..to new audiences...
0:39:20 > 0:39:24- ..and where better than at - festivals throughout the summer?
0:39:25 > 0:39:28- # The waves are over my head... #
0:39:28 > 0:39:31- Yes, it was a busy summer - for our bands.
0:39:31 > 0:39:36- Delyth McLean went to the National - Eisteddfod for the first time.
0:39:36 > 0:39:40- Mellt were also causing a stir - at Meifod.
0:39:40 > 0:39:42- # I don't care about what you say
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- # About the things we do
0:39:45 > 0:39:48- # All I care about is tomorrow... #
0:39:48 > 0:39:51- It was a weekend and a half for Yr - Eira at T in the Park in Scotland.
0:39:52 > 0:39:57- # It's time to let go, - let go of her hand
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- # But don't worry too much
0:40:01 > 0:40:03- # There is a conclusion... #
0:40:04 > 0:40:08- There's no better location for - a festival than Portmeirion.
0:40:08 > 0:40:11- Aled Rheon was amongst the crowd - at Festival No.6.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14- # Convivial imbibing
0:40:14 > 0:40:16- # To the night... #
0:40:17 > 0:40:20- That's also where HMS Morris...
0:40:20 > 0:40:24- ..were joined by dancers - in boiler suits...of course!
0:40:24 > 0:40:29- # Some dinner parties in the winter - Aaaaah-aaa-ooh
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- # Aaaaah-aaa-ooh... #
0:40:33 > 0:40:36- Wasn't it an incredible summer - for live music?
0:40:36 > 0:40:39- But our bands are recording today.
0:40:39 > 0:40:43- Heledd, Sam and Wil - HMS Morris - - nice to see you at Maida Vale.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45- Where are the dancers?
0:40:45 > 0:40:48- The dancers? Where are they? - Work.
0:40:48 > 0:40:49- Fair enough.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- They're being miserable. - No, they're too expensive.
0:40:53 > 0:40:57- You haven't brought them to Maida - Vale but the session sounded great.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- Were you happy, Heledd?
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- I was happy.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04- It's not often I can hear - my own voice at gigs.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09- For the first time, I had lovely - headphones and I could hear.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13- And...yeah, it was a really - lovely experience...
0:41:13 > 0:41:15- ..to be in a fantastic building.
0:41:15 > 0:41:18- The guys were really lovely too.
0:41:19 > 0:41:23- They were completely there to do - what we wanted them to, I suppose.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25- They made us sound - as good as possible.
0:41:25 > 0:41:29- What are you doing over - the next year, Heledd?
0:41:29 > 0:41:33- We're hoping to release a few - singles and then the album.
0:41:33 > 0:41:37- We have recorded it, it's just - deciding when to release it.
0:41:37 > 0:41:39- Something to look forward to.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43- # I want to have skin - (Gold)
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- # Skin made of gold - (Gold)
0:41:48 > 0:41:50- # Cold of tongue
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- # My honourable sister
0:41:55 > 0:41:58- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:42:02 > 0:42:05- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:42:05 > 0:42:08- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:42:08 > 0:42:12- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:42:16 > 0:42:18- # Aaah-ooo-ooh
0:42:51 > 0:42:52- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:42:52 > 0:42:54- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh- - # Gold
0:42:55 > 0:42:57- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:42:57 > 0:42:59- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh- - # Gold
0:42:59 > 0:43:02- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:43:02 > 0:43:03- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh- - # Gold
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:43:05 > 0:43:07- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh- - # Gold
0:43:08 > 0:43:10- # Aaah-aaa-aaa-ooh
0:43:10 > 0:43:11- # Aaaaah-aaa-aaa-ooh
0:43:11 > 0:43:12- # Aaaaah-aaa-aaa-ooh- - # Gold
0:43:13 > 0:43:15- # Aaaaah-aaa-aaa-aaa-ooh
0:43:15 > 0:43:17- # Aaaaah-aaa-aaa-aaa-ooh- - # Gold
0:43:17 > 0:43:19- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh
0:43:19 > 0:43:20- # Aaah-aaa-ooo-ooh- - # Gold
0:43:21 > 0:43:23- # I want to have skin
0:43:24 > 0:43:26- # Skin made of gold
0:43:28 > 0:43:31- # Mindless, goldness
0:43:31 > 0:43:35- # Bones as strong as castles
0:43:35 > 0:43:38- # Gold
0:43:38 > 0:43:41- # Gold
0:43:42 > 0:43:44- # Gold
0:43:46 > 0:43:48- # Gold. #
0:43:53 > 0:43:56- HMS Morris with - the enchanting song, Aur.
0:43:56 > 0:43:59- To hear more from our bands, - go to our website -
0:44:05 > 0:44:09- The band closing our session - at Maida Vale is Yr Eira.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12- Some members have been - fortunate enough...
0:44:12 > 0:44:14- ..to record here before - with Horizons.
0:44:21 > 0:44:24- Ifan, you were here with Swnami - last year.
0:44:24 > 0:44:27- Have you told the band - what to expect at Maida Vale?
0:44:27 > 0:44:30- Lew was here too, - playing tambourine.
0:44:30 > 0:44:34- I don't know, just to go for it - and not be too nervous.
0:44:34 > 0:44:37- It's a bit daunting, - walking into the studio.
0:44:37 > 0:44:40- You've seen the videos on YouTube - of these massive bands.
0:44:40 > 0:44:44- You feel a bit rude, wanting - to see what's in different rooms!
0:44:44 > 0:44:48- We're here now so we might as well - go in and take a look.
0:44:48 > 0:44:51- We could walk in on - someone recording!
0:44:51 > 0:44:54- What has the Horizons year - been like for Yr Eira?
0:44:54 > 0:44:58- It's been a bit crazy, really, - especially over the summer.
0:44:58 > 0:45:02- We've had so many opportunities - we wouldn't have had otherwise.
0:45:03 > 0:45:07- You're playing Trysor for us at - Maida Vale. Tell us about the song.
0:45:08 > 0:45:11- Erm, we released this - on our first EP...
0:45:11 > 0:45:13- ..about a year ago.
0:45:13 > 0:45:15- It was the single.
0:45:16 > 0:45:21- We thought we'd put a classic in - the set today so we picked that.
0:45:21 > 0:45:24- I'm not sure we can call it - a classic!
0:45:24 > 0:45:26- You can. It's a classic!
0:45:34 > 0:45:39- # My head is spinning - and I can't escape
0:45:39 > 0:45:42- # Oooo-ooo-oooh
0:45:42 > 0:45:47- # Her tongue is in her cheek - and I'm still biting
0:45:49 > 0:45:51- # Where have all the voices
0:45:51 > 0:45:54- # All the voices gone?
0:45:57 > 0:45:59- # But I, I
0:45:59 > 0:46:02- # I am lost
0:46:04 > 0:46:08- # Come with me
0:46:08 > 0:46:11- # She's no treasure, - she's not worth the wait
0:46:11 > 0:46:14- # I'm in need
0:46:16 > 0:46:19- # Ignore the voices that appear
0:47:04 > 0:47:07- # Come with me
0:47:08 > 0:47:11- # She's no treasure, - she's not worth the wait
0:47:11 > 0:47:14- # I'm in need
0:47:16 > 0:47:19- # Ignore the voices that appear
0:47:21 > 0:47:24- # Come with me
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- # She's no treasure, - she's not worth the wait
0:47:29 > 0:47:31- # I'm in need
0:47:33 > 0:47:37- # Ignore the voices that appear
0:47:37 > 0:47:39- # Come with me
0:47:41 > 0:47:44- # She's no treasure, - she's not worth the wait
0:47:45 > 0:47:48- # I'm in need
0:47:49 > 0:47:52- # Ignore the voices that appear. #
0:47:58 > 0:48:01- My time at the BBC's Maida Vale - studios has come to an end.
0:48:01 > 0:48:05- We've enjoyed hearing and seeing - incredible performances...
0:48:05 > 0:48:07- ..by the Horizons artists...
0:48:07 > 0:48:10- ..and look forward to hearing - what they do this year.
0:48:27 > 0:48:29- S4C subtitles by Ericsson
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