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Paradise Lost is the second studio album by Cypriot composer Inal Bilsel, released on 12 January 2018 by Epic Istanbul / Sony Music Turkey.[1][2] The album was noted for its exploration of dystopian worlds, complex soundscapes and thematic depth.[3][4] Bilsel collaborated with various musicians for the album and recorded live-string performances in Istanbul.[5] The album is notable for its use of transmedia narrative through its accompanying short film,[6] and various other forms of media that contribute to its storyworld which appear in Bilsel's live events and exhibitions.
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| Released | 12 January 2018 | |||
| Recorded | February-December 2016 | |||
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| Length | 89:00 | |||
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Concept
editParadise Lost is a concept album that has been interpreted in terms of its philosophical exploration of the concept of utopia and dystopia.[7] The album reflects on the human condition, focusing on the contrasts between the idealized and the harsh realities of modern existence. Another core theme of the album is viewing childhood and Cyprus as lost paradises.[8] Using music to probe existential themes of memory, longing, and the disillusionment that comes with the collapse of utopian dreams, the work reflects on the transient nature of happiness and the human tendency to seek perfection in a flawed world, offering a sonic landscape that mirrors this conflict.[9][10]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Inal Bilsel, except where noted
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1. | "Heads Out" | 3:03 | |
| 2. | "Mesaoria by Dawn" | 4:40 | |
| 3. | "Init. Sequence" | 3:13 | |
| 4. | "Memory Initialized" | 3:06 | |
| 5. | "Long Lost" (Featuring Ezgi Akgürgen) | Aycan Garip | 5:40 |
| 6. | "Stranded in Time" | 2:44 | |
| 7. | "Wait For Me" | 4:29 | |
| 8. | "Alive Again" (Featuring Aycan Garip) | Inal Bilsel, Aycan Garip | 6:28 |
| 9. | "Worn by Them All" | 2:35 | |
| 10. | "My Toy Telephone" (Featuring Ezgi Akgürgen) | Inal Bilsel, Aycan Garip | 7:08 |
| 11. | "Sync Lost" | 2:09 | |
| 12. | "Vorticon Invasion" | 6:32 | |
| 13. | "First Letter" | 2:24 | |
| 14. | "Episodic Buffer" | 1:59 | |
| 15. | "Dreamer's Paradise" (Featuring Naz Atun) | Aycan Garip, Inal Bilsel | 5:25 |
| 16. | "Dropout" | 1:02 | |
| 17. | "Off The Beat" (Featuring Fikri Karayel) | Aycan Garip, Inal Bilsel | 5:13 |
| 18. | "Memory Lane" (Featuring Aycan Garip) | Inal Bilsel, Aycan Garip | 4:51 |
| 19. | "A Crack in Space" | 3:11 | |
| 20. | "Tails Out" | 3:14 |
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- Inal Bilsel - Synthesizers, Keys, Slide Guitar, Vocals
- Ezgi Akgürgen – vocals (tracks 5, 10, 17)
- Naz Atun - vocals (track 15)
- Aycan Garip - vocals (tracks 8, 18)
- Fikri Karayel - vocals (tracks 7)
- Emre Yazgın – bass, electric and fretless guitar (tracks 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18)
- Cahit Kutrafalı – electric, upright and acoustic bass (tracks 7, 8, 10, 12,17, 18, 19)
- Uğur Güçlü – drums (tracks 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19)
- Ahmet Zilci – drums (tracks 5, 9, 10, 15)
- Oytun Küskü – percussion (tracks 4, 5 ,8, 12, 17)
- Istanbul Strings – laughs (tracks 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 18)
Technical
edit- Inal Bilsel – production, recording
- Emre Yazgın – recording, mixing
- Bob Katz – mastering
Artwork
edit- Murat Zengi – Cover art and art production
- Inal Bilsel – art production
- Kerim Belet - Photography
- Duygu Göze - Photography
References
edit- ^ "İnal Bilsel'den Paradise Lost". Milliyet Sanat. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "İnal Bilsel'in konsept albümü "Paradise Lost" Epic İstanbul etiketiyle yayımlandı!". Sony Music Turkey (in Turkish). 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Kaybolan Cennet Inal Bilsel". Karakoy Mono.
- ^ "Inal Bilsel Paradise Lost LP review". Magazine Sixty. 20 December 2017.
- ^ "Inal Bilsel - SimTapes Experience". YouTube. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Epic Istanbul (2018-02-09). Inal Bilsel - Paradise Lost 🎬 The Movie. Retrieved 2024-10-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ İnançoğlu, Evren (2017-11-20). "Yitirilmiş Cennet: İnal Bilsel'in son albümü üzerine". YENİDÜZEN (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Gazetesi, Havadis (2016-04-24). "İnal Bilsel ve Kayıp Cennet". Havadis Gazetesi | Kıbrıs Haber (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Obenler, Murat (2018-02-02). "Gerçeklik ile sanal arasında yolculuk". Kıbrıs Gazetesi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Bilsel, Inal (2021-09-08). "Creating Small Worlds: Approaches to a Nostalgia Driven Concept Album". Royal Holloway Research Output.