‘Kimiad’ is a Breton traditional song. It was recorded by Alan Stivell and released on the album ‘Again’, which was released by Disques Dreyfus and Mercury in 1993. The track features Kate Bush on vocals and keyboards. It was also produced by Kate.
Kate about ‘Kimiad’
I first heard this song through my brother correct John, who is a big fan of Alan Stivell. I love the anthemic quality of this piece and I also love the delicacy of his harp playing with his stirring voice.
Simon Broughton, ‘Kate Bush’s top 10 world music tracks’, The Independent (UK), December 2, 2005
Lyrics
Ma c’halon a zo frailhet, dre nerzh ma enkrezioù
Ma daoulagad entanet n’o deus mui a zaeloù
Deut eo, siwazh! an devezh ma rankan dilezel
Lec’h kaer ma bugaleaj, ma bro, kaer Breiz-Izel!
Keno dit, ma zi balan, kuzhet barzh an draonienn,
Tachenn c’hlaz war behini, bugel, e c’hoarien;
Gwez ivin ker bodennek, e disheol ar beure
E-pad tommder an hañvoù e kousken da greisteiz
Credits
Bass: John Giblin
Drums: Charlie Morgan
Guitar: Alan Murphy
Vocals, keyboards, producer: Kate Bush