Marc'h Gouez (1976)
---5/13/07
Kristen Nogues debut album (and her only solo for another 14 years) can be succinctly described as haunting Celtic folk music from Breton sung in the local tongue. Soft female vocals, violin, harp, acoustic guitar, hand percussion, and bombarde provide the instrumental backdrop. Quiet and introspective, with a mystical aura. One imagines hearing tales of love and war, while cuddled around the fire, as the cold fog envelopes the rocky green coast of Brittany. Essential listening for fans of Emmanuelle Parrenin.
---9/22/25
The above certainly encapsulates the atmosphere. Nogues' voice is really enchanting. Soft and mysterious. There are no less than ten musicians participating here plus Nogues, whose harp is the primary feature. While not really my music of choice, I find the album quite soothing. I have very little of this style in the collection, and this is an excellent representative, so worth keeping.
Ownership: 1976 Nevenoe (LP). Gatefold.
This was in the CDRWL (though never featured) until reissued by SouffleContinu (2023).
5/13/07 (review); 11/6/13 (acquired); 9/22/25 (update / new entry)
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