Take off on a soul-lifting acapella journey as "The Wellerman" sets sail in this fresh, emotive interpretation. The voices rise and fall like the tides, washing over in warm strokes of country twang and intimacy, similar to fireside folk tales. It is more than a song; it is an experience that tugs at your heart, bringing rich history to the present for the millennial seafaring adventurer.

Each verse of Billy O'Tea's story lets forth a wave of raw emotional tone—all that makes up for the sailor's soul, their hopes, the relentless spirit, and the grandeur of the untamed. But much more than words of lyric and melody, our rendition weaves a tapestry of human connection: the shared longing to have the sweet victory of return and an ever-renewing dance with nature's might.

Every harmonic convergence brings that crew's camaraderie, the sea's salt-grit challenge, and the sweet longing for the bounty of the Wellerman. May your spirit be the ship and our voices the winds that carry you through that epic tale Reborn in the heart of song.

Modern Ancestry

The Wellerman

One man&#39;s search to make the perfect bacon butty from scratch.

Nibriell is the pseudonym under which I sign my musical and literary works. I was born in Romania, a beautiful country in Eastern Europe, but I also live in the UK. For personal reasons and symbolism, the pseudonym is inspired by the names Saint Nicholas (Ni) and Archangel Gabriel (briell). 

     As for my musical activity, I do not define myself through traditional terms such as artist, musician, or composer, but rather as a music creator. This term is much more suitable for my musical activity. I have only one regret: not being born with the talent to sing or possess a musical voice. 

     However, my passions for music and literature have been cultivated with interest throughout my life. With the advent of AI in our lives, it has been very successful in producing high-quality vocalizations, which instantly encouraged me to start creating melodies. 

     Therefore, in my creative workshop, DAW software, music editing, and AI technology are the tools through which I express my vision. By using AI to generate the distinctive voice of my pieces and recreate the sounds specific to traditional or archaic instruments, I bring to life the stories I present to you. 

     My entire creation, from one end to the other, tries to tell a story, whatever it may be. From myths and legends worldwide to stories I create, they are dressed in melodies and harmonies that exceed language and culture, touching a universal chord of human emotion. With each composition, my goal is to open a window to imaginary worlds, inviting the listener to explore ancestral myths, personal narratives, or those already existing worldwide. 

     Using a mix of modern sounds and traditional elements, I aim to create a bridge between the past and the present, between the real and the fantastic, offering the listener an auditory experience and an emotional and spiritual journey.

     So, Nibriell is the pseudonym that unites all these creative sides and expresses the desire to create and the belief that art, in all its forms, is a vehicle for understanding, compassion, and connection among people, regardless of their origins or borders. This is the path I have chosen to follow, one in which every note and word contributes to creating a more extensive work of all humanity, an ode to the beauty and complexity of life.

     Although AI plays an essential and decisive role in my work, it does not define its direction or quality at all. I entirely write the texts and melodic lines, and the voice generated by it is the product of my strict vision and supervision.

My name is Zhara Sylbrussyne al Khalidi, and I was born in Syria. I grew up in Damascus, a city that was once full of life but was torn apart by war. In 2015, after airstrikes devastated my home, my family made the difficult decision to leave. I lost both of my younger brothers during the attacks, and it became clear that staying wasn’t an option. In 2020, when I was 13, my parents and I moved to Scotland, where we’ve been rebuilding our lives ever since.

Moving to Scotland was a major shift for me:  new language, new culture, but also a chance to start over. I’ve found comfort in the landscapes and the kindness of people here, but my heart is still connected to the memories of home, even the painful ones. Scotland has given me the space to process what happened and express myself in new ways, but Syria will always be a part of me.

My experiences have shaped the way I see the world, and they’ve taught me that no matter how far we go, we carry our past with us. In everything I do, I try to honor both the life I had and the new one I’m building. For me, it’s about finding balance , between grief and hope, between what was and what can be.