| 1. Bellissimo |
| 2. Quattra Neon |
| 3. Bliss |
| 4. Heavenly |
| 5. Soleil Soleil |
| 6. Pretty Baby |
| 7. All For Melody |
| 8. Happy & Weak |
| 9. They Died For Beauty |
Editorial Reviews
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Ilya from Bristol, England is a trio analogous to John Barry soundtracks, David Axelrod & smoky jazz clubs. What's most surprising about this fresh outfit is the fact that they sound every bit as good as the comparisons. Mixing in funk & soul, to form something way beyond the lazy tag of trip hop, Ilya stir up a sensation that is warm, sensual & most of all, seductive. Nine tracks, including the single, 'Bellissimo' as featured on the Revlon commercial. Standard jewel case. Virign. 2003.
I had not known Ilya before this listening, and they surprised me, not my habitual type of music, but enticing none the less! I love the surrealistic, yet poignant lyrics.... if you have the printed version it is better to follow at times, but not bad at all in its own way!
Also check her beautiful CD-Single (Revelation EP); "Quattra Neon" "Philadelphia and blue" "Rehab Messiah" "Asleep At The Wheel"
If you love artistic music/songs, invest in this CD you will never regret it. A music Connaiseaure will definitely appreciate it.
They Died for Beauty, publicado en el 2004, se ha convertido en la banda sonora de mi vida durante estos últimos meses. Su yuxtaposición entre la más ingenua y sencilla alegría, y el arraigado y profundo dolor que describen, ha conseguido seducirme.
Existe, por otro lado, un EP publicado en el 2003 llamado The Revelation en el que aparecen tres canciones no presentes en They Died for Beauty: Rehab Messiah, Philadelphia and Blue, Sleep at the Wheel. Lánguidas, dramáticas, barrocas. Tres ilustres obras de arte.
En el cd-single de Soleil Soleil aparecen, a su vez, dos caras b: Yesteday (When I was alive) y Painting Moonlight. Ambas canciones resultan perfectamente épicas y grandilocuentes. Las adoro.
Te reto a vivir, a experimentar el miedo y el sufrimiento, el amor y la pasión, la redención y la perversión. Te reto a escuchar a Ilya. Hazlo por mí, sabes que nunca me equivoco.
In my opinion, the best songs on this CD are "Bellissimo," "Soleil Soleil," "Happy and Weak," and the title track -- "They Died for Beauty."
Each song flows wonderfully, and if I were to categorize this CD under a genre, I would be at a lost for words. However, I could say it's the kind of music one listens to on the French Riveria while sitting on a balcony overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea as the sun starts to set.
The previous reviewers have described the songs pretty well, and I like every one of the songs. So I will only add a comment about the track "Pretty Baby". To me, parts of this song sounds like a remake of Pink Floyds "Hey You". With a great, nu-lounge twist to it. I will defintely be throwing some of these tracks into the mix.
If you like this, you might also checkout the faster paced debut album from Etro Anime, entitled "See The Sound". It reminds me very much of the creativty, and various musical styles that are drawn on to makeup "They Died For Beauty". You might also checkout The Gotan Project's "Revancha Del Tango". It is a little over a year old, but I still can't stop listening to it.
DJ Goop
www.dj-goop.com
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
I wrote Revlon and they were nice enough to write me back to tell me it was Ilya.
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track. Added to the Japanese import is "Asleep at the Wheel," a sensuously moody song that finishes the album off on a strong note.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
I wrote Revlon and they were nice enough to write me back to tell me it was Ilya.
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
Reza Badei
Ilya from Bristol, England is a trio analogous to John Barry soundtracks, David Axelrod & smoky jazz clubs. What's most surprising about this fresh outfit is the fact that they sound every bit as good as the comparisons. Mixing in funk & soul, to form something way beyond the lazy tag of trip hop, Ilya stir up a sensation that is warm, sensual & most of all, seductive. Nine tracks, including the single, 'Bellissimo' as featured on the Revlon commercial. Standard jewel case. Virign. 2003.
They Died for Beauty,Ilya,Dance
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ASIN: B0002IQGVC Release Date: 2004-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Bellissimo
- Quattra Neon
- Bliss
- Heavenly
- Soleil Soleil
- Pretty Baby
- All For Melody
- Happy And Weak
- They Died For Beauty
Customer Reviews:
Quite interesting!!!.......2007-01-14
I had not known Ilya before this listening, and they surprised me, not my habitual type of music, but enticing none the less! I love the surrealistic, yet poignant lyrics.... if you have the printed version it is better to follow at times, but not bad at all in its own way!
HIGHLY recommended !!!!.......2005-11-13
Also check her beautiful CD-Single (Revelation EP); "Quattra Neon" "Philadelphia and blue" "Rehab Messiah" "Asleep At The Wheel"
If you love artistic music/songs, invest in this CD you will never regret it. A music Connaiseaure will definitely appreciate it.
Murieron por la belleza.......2005-04-09
They Died for Beauty, publicado en el 2004, se ha convertido en la banda sonora de mi vida durante estos últimos meses. Su yuxtaposición entre la más ingenua y sencilla alegría, y el arraigado y profundo dolor que describen, ha conseguido seducirme.
Existe, por otro lado, un EP publicado en el 2003 llamado The Revelation en el que aparecen tres canciones no presentes en They Died for Beauty: Rehab Messiah, Philadelphia and Blue, Sleep at the Wheel. Lánguidas, dramáticas, barrocas. Tres ilustres obras de arte.
En el cd-single de Soleil Soleil aparecen, a su vez, dos caras b: Yesteday (When I was alive) y Painting Moonlight. Ambas canciones resultan perfectamente épicas y grandilocuentes. Las adoro.
Te reto a vivir, a experimentar el miedo y el sufrimiento, el amor y la pasión, la redención y la perversión. Te reto a escuchar a Ilya. Hazlo por mí, sabes que nunca me equivoco.
Wonderful CD.......2004-09-30
In my opinion, the best songs on this CD are "Bellissimo," "Soleil Soleil," "Happy and Weak," and the title track -- "They Died for Beauty."
Each song flows wonderfully, and if I were to categorize this CD under a genre, I would be at a lost for words. However, I could say it's the kind of music one listens to on the French Riveria while sitting on a balcony overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea as the sun starts to set.
It's a Beauty!.......2004-08-13
The previous reviewers have described the songs pretty well, and I like every one of the songs. So I will only add a comment about the track "Pretty Baby". To me, parts of this song sounds like a remake of Pink Floyds "Hey You". With a great, nu-lounge twist to it. I will defintely be throwing some of these tracks into the mix.
If you like this, you might also checkout the faster paced debut album from Etro Anime, entitled "See The Sound". It reminds me very much of the creativty, and various musical styles that are drawn on to makeup "They Died For Beauty". You might also checkout The Gotan Project's "Revancha Del Tango". It is a little over a year old, but I still can't stop listening to it.
DJ Goop
www.dj-goop.com
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ASIN: B00029LNV4 Release Date: 2004-06-29 |
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ASIN: B0001E5UD2 Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Tracks:
- Bellissimo
- Quattra Neon
- Bliss
- Heavenly
- Soleil Soleil
- Pretty Baby
- All For Melody
- Happy And Weak
- They Died For Beauty
Album Description
Ilya from Bristol, England is a trio analogous to John Barry soundtracks, David Axelrod & smoky jazz clubs. What's most surprising about this fresh outfit is the fact that they sound every bit as good as the comparisons. Mixing in funk & soul, to form something way beyond the lazy tag of trip hop, Ilya stir up a sensation that is warm, sensual & most of all, seductive. Nine tracks, including the single, 'Bellissimo' as featured on the Revlon commercial. Limited edition digipak. Copy Controlled. Virgin. 2003.Customer Reviews:
Bellissimo.......2004-09-13
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
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ASIN: B00016W7NQ Release Date: 2004-03-22 |
Tracks:
- Bellissimo
- Quattra Neon
- Bliss
- Heavenly
- Soleil Soleil
- Pretty Baby
- All For Melody
- Happy And Weak
- They Died For Beauty
Album Description
Ilya from Bristol, England is a trio analogous to John Barry soundtracks, David Axelrod & smoky jazz clubs. What's most surprising about this fresh outfit is the fact that they sound every bit as good as the comparisons. Mixing in funk & soul, to form something way beyond the lazy tag of trip hop, Ilya stir up a sensation that is warm, sensual & most of all, seductive. Nine tracks, including the single, 'Bellissimo' as featured on the Revlon commercial. Limited edition digipak. Copy Controlled. Virgin. 2003.Customer Reviews:
Bellissimo.......2004-09-13
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
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ASIN: B0000E651B Release Date: 2004-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Bellissimo
- Quattra Neon
- Bliss
- Heavenly
- Soleil Soleil
- Pretty Baby
- All for Melody
- Happy and Weak
- They Died for Beauty
Album Description
Ilya from Bristol, England is a trio analogous to John Barry soundtracks, David Axelrod & smoky jazz clubs. What's most surprising about this fresh outfit is the fact that they sound every bit as good as the comparisons. Mixing in funk & soul, to form something way beyond the lazy tag of trip hop, Ilya stir up a sensation that is warm, sensual & most of all, seductive. Nine tracks, including the single, 'Bellissimo' as featured on the Revlon commercial. Standard jewel case. Virign. 2003.Customer Reviews:
Mesmerized.......2004-11-28
Bellissimo.......2004-08-01
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
ilya- they died for beauty.......2004-05-28
like ilya? / US release date.......2004-05-06
I wrote Revlon and they were nice enough to write me back to tell me it was Ilya.
This album will be coming out in the US in the summer.
On their uk website, i read the bands name will be "San Ilya" in the usa though.
If you like the sound of this group, check out: Black (aka Colin Vearncombe)
and/or no-man (on 3rd stone records/burning shed)
and Cousteau (who's 3rd album "nova scotia" will be out soon)
BUT cousteau is changing their name to "moreau" . The songwriter Davey Ray Moor has left the band. He is writing music for film and TV adverts in the UK. Talented fella.
Sexy and sensual muzik!!!.......2004-03-05
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Ilya Manufacturer: EMI Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000ZP65E Release Date: 2004-02-25 |
Album Description
Japanese edition of the debut album from the Bristolian cinematic-trip hop debut features one bonus track, 'Asleep at the Wheel'. 10 tracks in all. Virgin.Customer Reviews:
Bellissimo.......2004-09-02
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track. Added to the Japanese import is "Asleep at the Wheel," a sensuously moody song that finishes the album off on a strong note.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
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They Died For Beauty
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0001EJ3JY Release Date: 2004-12-28 |
Tracks:
- Bellissimo
- Quattra Neon
- Bliss
- Heavenly
- Soleil Soleil
- Pretty Baby
- All For Melody
- Happy & Weak
- They Died For Beauty
Album Description
Ilya from Bristol, England is a trio analogous to John Barry soundtracks, David Axelrod & smoky jazz clubs. What's most surprising about this fresh outfit is the fact that they sound every bit as good as the comparisons. Mixing in funk & soul, to form something way beyond the lazy tag of trip hop, Ilya stir up a sensation that is warm, sensual & most of all, seductive. Nine tracks, including the single, 'Bellissimo' as featured on the Revlon commercial. Limited edition digipak. Copy Controlled. Virgin. 2003.Customer Reviews:
Mesmerized.......2004-11-28
Bellissimo.......2004-08-01
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
ilya- they died for beauty.......2004-05-28
like ilya? / US release date.......2004-05-06
I wrote Revlon and they were nice enough to write me back to tell me it was Ilya.
This album will be coming out in the US in the summer.
On their uk website, i read the bands name will be "San Ilya" in the usa though.
If you like the sound of this group, check out: Black (aka Colin Vearncombe)
and/or no-man (on 3rd stone records/burning shed)
and Cousteau (who's 3rd album "nova scotia" will be out soon)
BUT cousteau is changing their name to "moreau" . The songwriter Davey Ray Moor has left the band. He is writing music for film and TV adverts in the UK. Talented fella.
Sexy and sensual muzik!!!.......2004-03-05
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They Died for Beauty
Ilya Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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Electronica
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Trip-Hop
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Rock
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ASIN: B0001AVV2A Release Date: 2004-05-11 |
Tracks:
- Bellissimo
- Quattra Neon
- Bliss
- Heavenly
- Soleil Soleil
- Pretty Baby
- All for Melody
- Happy and Weak
- They Died for Beauty
Customer Reviews:
Bellissimo.......2004-08-21
It starts off with the wistfully romantic "Bellissimo," followed by the sultry (and retro) "Quattra Neon" and piano-led ballad "Bliss." A dark, funky feel permeates "Heavenly," while a trip-hop wispiness fills "Soleil Soleil." "Pretty Baby" takes San Ilya into darker, menacing territory with the uncertain-sounding vocals and clashing light-and-dark melodies. But a lighter tone comes back into the last two tracks, rounding off with the dreamy, spacey "Happy and Weak" and powerful title track.
While "They Died for Beauty" is a short listen -- only nine songs long -- Ilya make their mark by constantly tinkering with their styles. There are moments that are reminiscent of bands like Air and Goldfrapp, but the jazzy and Euro-pop moments keep it fresh-sounding and original.
Piano is the core of many of these songs, backed up by guitar, trumpets, faded percussion and stretches of electronic twizzling. The resulting sound is alternately heavy and sensuous, and light and sweet, and it has a retro flavor that recalls jazz, torch songs, James Bond and the best of 90s trip-hop.
Joanna Swan's deep vocals add to the smoky club atmosphere of the jazzier numbers, but she can sound gentler and sweeter for songs like "Soleil Soleil." Occasionally her vocals get a little melodramatic, her trembly delivery in the title track. But the feeling her voice gives is one of muted sensuality and romanticism. "And I believe in love/I believe in love/Bellisimo - mon amour," she sings wistfully in the first song.
Lush trip-hop, Europop and lounge jazz are mixed together in the beautiful, eclectic debut by Ilya. Like a more exotic version of Portishead, "They Died For Beauty" is a unique experience.
Soothing, sultry downtempo jazz!.......2004-07-11
another crown jewel.......2004-05-29
Bellissimo is a Revlon Commercial song!.......2004-04-25
Reza Badei
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They Died For Beauty
Ilya Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000BRHHCQ Release Date: 2004-12-28 |
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