Yn Arbyl is a film made using field recordings of nature, composition and archival Manx recordings of voice, music and song.

The film captures Niarbyl Bay, a significant place for folklore and the preservation of Manx language and culture in the Isle of Man. While filming there, I was able to take in the sights and sounds of the bay and think about how they might have changed or remained the same. An oyster catcher’s call or the familiar contour of the coastline, like language, music and stories, can be a common ground with those who came before us. With Yn Arbyl, I explore this link with the past through sound and land.