"‘Y
Teimlad’ is a song by Datblygu that was recorded in ‘84 and literally
it translates as the feeling, but it sounds much more profound in its original
state. David R. Edwards who wrote the song is a lyrical genius. It’s an
incredibly simple song but very profound, its just a shame that more people
don’t speak Welsh and can appreciate the lyrics he’s written
y’know. Its one of the most straightforward songs he’s written.
Datblygu means ‘developing’ so a lot of the music he wrote was very
improvised, experimental. They were a big influence on us, especially their
lyrical outlook." "It’s a song about love, or it’s a song about not
knowing what love is or what love means. The original is a really raw, kinda
electro, dissonant song, but it could it could be made in a Sinatra style.
"Musically its a live song, probably the most straight thing we’ve ever
recorded."
This song by David R Edwards and Datblygu has so
much emotional depth that I would rather not tarnish and trivialise it with one
of my shady translations! |
