Evie Waddell - Chan Eil (OFFICIAL)

The third track and video from my visual EP
The visual EP offers an immersive audio-visual experience. The three distinct Gaelic tracks aim to be a focus for the Deaf community to connect with Gaelic and Scottish identity and heritage. These connections are often quite focussed on sounds/tunes which are inaccessible to D/deaf people. Whilst the visual aspects of the EP ‘playfully ‘complement and enhance the auditory experience for all audiences, by incorporating elements specifically tailored to the Deaf experience, such as sign language, movement and dance, this project aims to foster a deeper sense of cultural belonging and inclusion.
Chan Eil is a self-penned song that is a rebellious mix of the frivolous and the serious with traditional fiddle and guitar and a very catchy chorus that invites participation and inspires movement. The video, featuring vivid textures and costumes, portrays an eclectic mix of moods that women don’t often feel they can express including anger and wildness, as Evie and her dance collaborator Fran Till say ‘no’ to typical expectations and ‘take up space’ in an atypical (for the Trad world) explosion of playful funk dance, to this Gaelic alternative/modern/urban sound
Vocals & Fiddle - Evie Waddell
Dancer - Fran Till
Drums & Guitar - Ciaran Boyle
Videography - Alex Nichol
Mixed by Mark Lough at Tolbooth, Stirling
Mastered by Keir Long

[@TheWickedEnd21]

Heard this on BBC Scotland last night ! Great song and cool video!

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Saol Gaelach! Is breá liom é