Described as ‘venturers in the post-genre slip stream, weaving folk, improv, art pop and contemporary classical into new material that is soft on the ear but tough as leather.’ (Cormac Larkin, Irish Times)
Clang Sayne was set up in 2008 by Laura Hyland (voice, guitar, songwriting) to channel myriad musical influences into her ‘songscapes’, blending song and sound improvisation.
Emerging from collaborations with different London improvisors in the '00s, the band has featured various players down the years. Stalwarts since 2012 are Carolyn Goodwin (clarinets, voice), Matthew Jacobson (drums, voice), and (most of the time) Judith Ring (voice, cello).
Releases include Sounding Seams III EP (2024; independent), composed and performed on a set of giant DIY chimes (further info here),
The Round Soul of the World LP (2017; independent), and the debut LP, Winterlands (2009 Forwind Music). All albums were recorded live. You can buy or listen to them here on the Clang Sayne website or on Bandcamp.
Former players who have featured on CS recordings include James O Sullivan (electric guitar), Peter Marsh (double bass), Matthew Robin Fisher (drums), Paul May (drums), and Caimin Gilmore (double bass).