Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci were a Welsh Psychedelic Folk Rock band that existed between 1991 and 2006. It was formed in the mid 1980s in Carmanthan, Wales by Euros Childs, John Lawrence, and Richard James, before adding Euros' sister Megan Childs and Euros Rowlands. Their Genre-Busting sound was made even more unique by their songs frequently being written and sung in Welsh. They had eight singles reach the top 75 UK charts during their career and are regarded as one of the most unique and original bands in the history of Welsh music.
Band members:
- Euros Childs: Vocals, Keyboards
- Megan Childs: Violin
- John Lawrence: Guitar
- Richard James: Bass
- Euros Rowlands: Drums
Discography:
Studio Albums:
- Tatay (1994)
- Bwyd Time (1995)
- Llanfwrog (1995)
- Barafundle (1997)
- Spanish Dance Troupe (1999)
- The Blue Trees (2001)
- How Long to Feel That Summer in My Heart (2001)
Tropes associated with Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci:
- Animated Music Video: The music video for "Spanish Dance Troupe". The music video for "Poodle Rockin'" also somewhat qualifies as this due to it's usage of Stop Motion.
- Band of Relatives: Euros and Megan Childs are siblings.
- Indecipherable Lyrics: Even when their songs are in English, they can be a little hard to understand due to Euros Childs' prominent Welsh accent.
- Miniscule Rocking: Roughly a third of Spanish Dance Troupe is less than two minutes long.
- One-Steve Limit: Averted with Euros Childs and Euros Rowlands.
- Shout-Out: The music video for "Poodle Rockin'" contains a twofer reference to 2001: A Space Odyssey. The first one parodies the famous Match Cut when the titular poodle throws a drumstick in the air, only for it to turn into a milk bone. This is immediately followed by the poodle imitating Frank Poole's body floating off into space.
