Byla s/t
Translation Loss Records TL8 03/29/2005
By Nathan Pearce
Featuring members of Dysrhythmia and Behold . . . The Arctopus, youd expect something technical and spastic from this band. Yet Byla is basically on the opposite spectrum of both of those description. Try ambient, droning, and beautiful.
This self titles release is yet another entry into the instrumental (or mostly so) world currently occupied by groups like Sunn 0))), God Speed You Black Emperor!, and Mono. Yet Byla holds its own like a champ. The music can simply be described as dream-like ambience, but it should be noted this is primarily done with guitar. Youd expect a band this atmospheric and fluid to be primarily keyboards. Nonetheless, this music can create such an all-encompassing trance-like feeling, that I wouldnt blame anybody for not knowing what instruments are being used at any point on this album. The music is simply beautiful, and it sucks the listener in so entirely that thinking is not a requirement for this band.
Like Sunn 0))), Byla focuses their attention on non-percussion based soundscapes. Unlike Sunn )))), Byla focuses their energy on a positive spiritual experience. At times I actually felt like I wanted to lie down and meditate . . . or do some yoga or something. This music is simply serene.
Well, if I havent used enough clichéd adjectives to describe this band and their music, let me know and Ill edit a few more in. Byla is peaceful, beautiful, and atmospheric listening for fans of instrumental bliss. Yoga is optional.
9/10
Bylas official Website
Translation Loss Records Official Website
Translation Loss Records TL8 03/29/2005
By Nathan Pearce
Featuring members of Dysrhythmia and Behold . . . The Arctopus, youd expect something technical and spastic from this band. Yet Byla is basically on the opposite spectrum of both of those description. Try ambient, droning, and beautiful.
This self titles release is yet another entry into the instrumental (or mostly so) world currently occupied by groups like Sunn 0))), God Speed You Black Emperor!, and Mono. Yet Byla holds its own like a champ. The music can simply be described as dream-like ambience, but it should be noted this is primarily done with guitar. Youd expect a band this atmospheric and fluid to be primarily keyboards. Nonetheless, this music can create such an all-encompassing trance-like feeling, that I wouldnt blame anybody for not knowing what instruments are being used at any point on this album. The music is simply beautiful, and it sucks the listener in so entirely that thinking is not a requirement for this band.
Like Sunn 0))), Byla focuses their attention on non-percussion based soundscapes. Unlike Sunn )))), Byla focuses their energy on a positive spiritual experience. At times I actually felt like I wanted to lie down and meditate . . . or do some yoga or something. This music is simply serene.
Well, if I havent used enough clichéd adjectives to describe this band and their music, let me know and Ill edit a few more in. Byla is peaceful, beautiful, and atmospheric listening for fans of instrumental bliss. Yoga is optional.
9/10
Bylas official Website
Translation Loss Records Official Website
