‘Little Giants’ is the second single and closing track from the forthcoming new album ‘Estren’ by folk trio TEYR. It starts with a small tune written by Tommie Black-Roff and morphs into an anthem, featuring the trio of accordion, guitar, uilleann pipes and voices in its rawest form. The piece is a tribute to the little giants of our world, unsung heroes and brave souls who show us there is a better tomorrow.
With this release, TEYR are highlighting a few important causes close to their hearts: support for key workers, mental health through the pandemic and a fair deal for nurses and health workers. Links on how to support these causes and resources for people seeking help below.
Estren features a wealth of guest musicians, hailing from diverse backgrounds, all with strong ties with TEYR. They include award-winning cellist Abel Selaocoe (Kabantu, Chesaba), vocalist Ruth Corey (NYX Electronic Drone Choir), Cornish clarinettist Hilary Coleman (Dalla), fiddler and composer Alastair Caplin (Band of Burns, The Langan Band), BBC R2 Folk Award Nominee Sid Goldsmith (Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith, Awake Arise), violinist Holly Harman (Twisted Twenty, Pennyfiddle Records), violist Amy Jane Hosken (Rad Orchestra), bodhran player Tad Sargent (Crossharbour, Matt Tighe & Tad Sargent), violinist Flora Curzon (Fran & Flora, Gaia Duo) and bassist Nina Harries (Akram Khan, London Electronic Orchestra). The resulting expansive sound is a new chapter in TEYR’s distinctive blend of high energy and fine craft.
SUPPORT
Key Workers: https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/demand-a-pay-rise-for-our-key-workers
Mental Health: https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/
Health Workers: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dutytocarenow
Nurses placement pay petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/554624
RESOURCES
Key Workers: https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/toolkit/ourfrontline-keywork/
Mental Health: https://www.together-uk.org/service-finder/ & https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-mental-health
‘Little Giants’ single release 1 April 2021
Out on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon Music or wherever you get your music.
‘Estren’ the album is out 30 April 2021. Preorder now on Bandcamp: http://teyr.bandcamp.com/
Or follow Teyr on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube to be first in line when the album drops!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/teyr/1144847943
Spotify: http://play.spotify.com/artist/3M9WSaUfFRogZLswYkHidW
Youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCis1xjnLUHaRLFZO3UxgSHg