We Swallow The Ocean, a documentary on the making of Partholón's second album 'The Ocean Pours In'.

The Metal Cell Podcast channel.
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Published 2024-08-02
Partholón, known for their ability to seamlessly blend lingering melodies with crushing riffs, has been a driving force in the Post-Metal/Sludge scene since their inception. Hailing from Cork, Daniel Howard (Vocals/Guitars) & Alan Setter (Drums/Backing Vocals) have seen numerous personnel changes to their band, yet their collective musical prowess has earned them acclaim for pushing the boundaries of the genre while maintaining a distinct identity and sound.
Their debut release “Follow Me Through Body” (2016) laid down a foundation of extremely heavy music with a heightened emotional charge. A split 7″ release with Soothsayer (IRL) followed titled: “All We Are.”
In summer 2024, Partholón released “The Ocean Pours In”. It is a cathartic journey of life imitating art. From the Mary Russell seafaring tragedy to the death of an ancient tradition, five songs, spanning 37 mins, explore the hearts and minds of those that have come and gone. Married with the legend of Partholón, the tracks explore local history, mythology, tragedy and truth.
The Metal Cell Podcast met up with Daniel, Alan & Kirk Kelly (album photographer) to talk about the creation of the album, film in locations relevant to the songs and to record the stories behind their critically acclaimed brilliant release “The Ocean Pours In”.
Archive footage used of the Aran Islands from 'The Days of the MV Naomh Éanna' © Ann Doyle.
All music used in documentary © Partholón.
Band link:
partholonian.bandcamp.com/
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Thanks to everyone involved in helping make this documentary happen! Richie.
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