Eve Goodman & SERA weave a wild, Welsh tapestry of sound on 'Natur'

Eve Goodman and SERA’s collaborative debut 'Natur' arrives as a sweeping ode to the rhythms of life, transforming the North Wales landscape into a living, breathing musical canvas.

Opening with playful, percussive melodies that evoke sunlit mornings and earthy textures, 'Natur' quickly establishes a dynamic range. Sea shanty-like passages conjure the Menai Strait’s waters, while acapella spell-songs feel like whispers from the hills themselves. Goodman and SERA move seamlessly between intimate storytelling and expansive Celtic blessings, crafting an immersive journey that blends personal reflection with universal natural cycles.

Lyrically, the album is steeped in reverence for the land and its inhabitants. References to flora, fauna, and the more-than-human world are integral to its tone, conveying movement, tension, and transformation as it plays. The duo’s use of the Welsh language imbues each piece with cultural resonance, and the thematic through-line of interconnectedness, cycles, and the resilience of nature remains consistently compelling.

Recorded at Wild End Studio near Llanrwst with co-producer Colin Bass, 'Natur' captures the warmth and immediacy of live collaboration while maintaining a crystalline clarity. The album is a testament to the duo’s shared vision, melding heritage, environmental awareness, and artistic curiosity.

'Natur' is a debut that opens a doorway to a wild, immersive folk universe. Filled with Celtic traditions and nuanced songwriting, this album is a richly rewarding experience, a lyrical meditation that makes for a wondrous listening experience.