Phantasmagoria LP by Ani Glass
Award winning, Cardiff-based artist, Ani Glass, launches her new album ‘Phantasmagoria’ on the 26th of September. What a journey to this moment. Fittingly, Ani’s debut LP ‘Mirores’ (translates as “observer”) was based around movement and progress. It was her first foray into the self-taught art of recording and production and she has not stopped progressing or moving since.
Inspired by working with Martin Rushent as a member of indiepop group, The Pipettes, a strong pop sensibility was cemented as a member of the band, Genie Queen (managed by OMD’s Andy McCluskey. Additional inspirations included 1980s artists and producers Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre and Arthur Russell (who inspired her to learn the cello).
At the start of 2020, just before the release of ‘Mirores’, Ani was diagnosed with a rare benign brain tumour. The diagnosis marked the beginning of the personal journey that has shaped ‘Phantasmagoria’. That final shape is a lush, introspective concept album that delves deeply into her experience of navigating life since then.
Phantasmagoria unites the languages and mediums at Ani’s disposal to express a poignant time in her life, with lyrics in Cymraeg (Welsh), Kernewek (Cornish) and English, as well as some British Sign Language woven into her live performance.
Futuristic, fascinating pop. Ethereal vocals, lush instrumentation and swirling synth pulses echo early Goldfrapp or Enya but this is all Ani Glass, Phantasmagoria is intricate, ethereal, expansive - and newly revealing with every listen.
Tracklist
| 1. | Phantasmagoria | 3:48 |
| 2. | Arnofio | 4:03 |
| 3. | Now You Know | 3:26 |
| 4. | Y Bore | 4:19 |
| 5. | The Dust Settled | 2:12 |
| 6. | Kosel Yw'n Mor | 2:52 |
| 7. | O'r Diwedd | 3:58 |
| 8. | Acwariwm | 2:56 |
| 9. | Rhwng yr Ynysoedd | 4:13 |
| 10. | Like Waves | 3:25 |
Credits
Written and recorded by Ani Glass
Produced by Ani Glass & Iwan Morgan
Mixed by Iwan Morgan
Mastered by Gethin John - Hafod Mastering
Mandolin & flute - Laura J Martin
Ysgrifennwyd a recordiwyd gan Ani Glass
Cynhyrchwyd gan Ani Glass & Iwan Morgan
Cymysgwyd gan Iwan Morgan
Mastro gan Gethin John - Hafod Mastering
Mandolin a ffliwt - Laura J Martin
License
All rights reserved.
Ani Glass is the persona of Cardiff-based electronic pop musician, producer and artist, Ani Saunders. Glass sings in her native languages Welsh and Cornish and in March 2020 released her self-produced debut album ‘Mirores’ which was awarded Welsh Album of the Year and shortlisted for the Welsh Music Prize. Her much-anticipated follow-up album Phantasmagoria will be released on September the 26th.