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Welcome to Dark World Kylyra

Introduction

Completely unwilling to be limited or defined, Kylyra is Dark World's resident rebel diva. Singer, songwriter, musician, author, poet, and performance artist Kylyra uses her boundless energy, enthusiasm, and talent in multiple projects.

Her musical history includes her work with the improvisation band Stygian Tars, a solo singing career, Deemed Psychotic, TechnoKy, and multiple Dark World IMPs.

She is the creator and author of several short stories and the novel 'The Demon of Petty Disturbances: Doh-da'. Kylyra's poetry web page, The Written Word, is one of the most frequently read areas of the Dark World International website.

History - Music

Heavily schooled in the classics, Kylyra's sound changed dramatically when she first heard Sven Vaeth's Accident in Paradise release. Excited about what she heard on Sven Vaeth, she decided to modify her own instrumentations by backing them with samples and grooves from her MC-303. Her experiments in alternative dance music caught the attention of Dark World and she quickly became a signed Dark World artist.

Kylyra was first heard in the Dark World session that became the Ennui Entertainment video "Into the Unknown" (air date 11-10 95). While working on her own melodies she joined the experimental improvisation group, Stygian Tars in 1996. She appeared with Stygian Tars on Episode One of Dark World Television, "Tourist" (air date 8-16-97).

Kylyra's first solo EP release in the summer of 1997, First Steps, created a stir both locally and internationally. During the Dark World Studio burglary (May 1998) she lost almost all her equipment except the MC-303; luckily that was with her at the time. With her public hungry for more, she dove into her new equipment (Alesis QS-6, MCP2000) and was convinced to remix two of her favorites from First Steps to include on the Dark World compilation, Artist's Row.

1999 saw the release of Threshold, the first mix release from Ishtar's Ascent, featuring 5 versions of "Threshold" along with "pianofortisimo". In December, Kylyra finished her first full length CD release, Ishtar's Ascent. With her new equipment and the free-form feeling of the Stygian Tars sessions fresh in her mind, Kylyra's sound matured to a new level. Ishtar's Ascent became a theatrical journey and differed dramatically from her other releases (which she likes to refer to as her "Producer's releases"). It combined spoken word, classical melodies, techno dance rhythms, live organics and haunting vocals to tell a tale based on "Of the Sleep of Ishtar" from the Necronomicon. Also released in December is the second mix release, In the Land of Death and Joy.

With the new millennium came a new home base; Kylyra followed her label, Dark World (now Dark World International) to the EU and took up residency in Ireland. She began work on VOX, but the project soon stalled due to equipment problems and the creation of the band Deemed Psychotic with her brother, Tor. In 2005 she released the mixes she had on VOX the EP for promotional purposes.

Kylyra was kept busy in 2006 with the band Deemed Psychotic, writing one hit tune after another with her brother Tor. The band triumphantly released The 1st to a well-established fan base. In addition, Kylyra was persuaded to compile her favourite tracks from her earlier works for the release Red Book.

In 2007 Kylyra went into the studios once again, this time to finally finish the long-awaited full length release VOX. The finished release is a harder-edged, industrial tinged sound with dynamic vocals ranging from the sensual wailing on "The Lizard King" to angry metal-edged "Wag on Demand".

While finishing VOX, Kylyra began writing arranging for her new techno project, TechnoKy. The release of two preliminary tracks was met with great enthusiasm on the internet. Kylyra began working with two Dark World International producers for TechnoKy in 2008. TechnoKy's first album, darkworld.com, is scheduled for release in 2010.

2008 also had Kylyra back in the studios with Deemed Psychotic. Nine free releases of new material for 2nd Take from Deemed Psychotic are available on their web page.

History - literature

Kylyra began writing poetry and stories at an early age. By the time she attended University she had won the New York Poets Society Golden Poet Award and been published by poetry anthologies.

When she joined Dark World International in 1996, the company requested she contribute some of her poetry and stories to the website. By 2000, The Written Word was one of the most accessed areas of Dark World's site.

In 2001, after moving with Dark World International to Ireland, Kylyra began writing her demon universe. Her work culminated in her first novel, The Demon of Petty Disturbances: Doh-da, in 2003. She began her search for a publisher for the novel. Although her novel has not yet found a publisher, Kylyra continues to write demon stories, and is currently shopping two short stories, True Blue Lou and The Good Demon to magazines.

Kylyra began networking heavily with poetry and author groups in 2007. Her friendship with Manchester poet Andy Nicholson led her to develop KyPoetry, an audio poetry project. Using her poetry and studio skills, Kylyra created a dynamic listening experience with KyPoetry. KyPoetry's first CD is scheduled for release in 2010. Kylyra's debut live performance with KyPoetry is scheduled in April 2009 in Manchester, UK.

Present Project

Kylyra is currently in the studio recording for 2nd Take from Deemed Psychotic, scheduled for release in early 2010. She is also recording KyPoetry, and rehearsing for her live show.

In addition, Kylyra is donating her time and energy to coordinating Poets Express, an annual performance poetry event in Bantry, Ireland. The first event was held on 11 July 2009, and included performances by guest poets from Ireland and the UK, a children's poetry competition, and open mic opportunities for audience participation.

Discography/Videography

Ennui Entertainment Presents, "Into the Unknown", soundtrack for 35 min. musical NON-style video adventure, premiered 11-10-95, MATA 14/47 Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Stygian Tars, Chapter One, full length CD release, 1997.

Dark World Television Episode One, "tourist", television broadcast special, premiered on 8-16-97, KXLI-TV 41 Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Kylyra, First Steps, EP CD release, 1997.

Dark World presents, Artist's Row Vol. 1, Dark World compilation, 1998.

Kylyra, Threshold, EP CD release, 1999.

Kylyra, Ishtar's Ascent, full length CD release, 1999.

Kylyra, In the Land of Death and Joy, full length CD release, 1999.

Dark World presents, Jam for the Dead - Samhain 1998, full length CD release, 1998.

Stygian Tars, Chapters Two and Three, doubleCD release, 1999.

Dark World presents, Jam for the Dead - Samhain 1999, full length CD release, 2000.

Continental Drift, Freak of Nature, single song demo, 1999.

Asagiri, (morning mist), 5 song demo CD, 2000.

Dark World presents, Artist's Row - Vol. 2, Dark World compilation, 2000.

Dark World presents, Jam for the Dead - the Ice Chronicles, full length CD release, 2000.

Pisces Shadow, November Kali, full length CD release, to be released 2001.

Dark World presents, Jam for the Dead - Samhain 2002, full length CD release, 2002.

Dark World presents, Jam for the Dead - Samhain 2004, internet release, 2005.

Dark World presents, Jam for the Dead-Samhain 2005, internet release, 2006.

Deemed Psychotic, Glorg and a Gloob EP, CD release, 2005.

Kylyra, VOX the EP, promotional CD release, 2005.

Kylyra, Red Book, digital CD release, 2006.

Noorderslag 2006, compilation, limited promotional CD release, 2006.

Deemed Psychotic, The 1st, digital CD release, 2006.

Kylyra, VOX, digital CD release, 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "Kickin' with Kylyra - Checking out the computer", background music Doped-up Dentist Drill Anxiety from IMPs for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - Prologue", background music Mindfire from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - DBs & DWI", background music Mindfire from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - Video", background music Mindfire from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - Fun", background music Mindfire from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - Sims & Zombies", background music Mindfire from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - Plans for the Night", background music Invisible Threads from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "In Case I Die - Epilogue", background music Invisible Threads from VOX by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 20 November 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "Kickin' with Kylyra - The Demon of Petty Disturbances: Doh-da intro", background music November from The 1st by Deemed Psychotic for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 21 December 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "Kickin' with Kylyra - Cursing", background music fatal attraction from IMPs for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 21 December 2007.

Planet Mythos Video presents, "Reflections on Your Soul's Water", music video for Reflections on Your Soul's Water by Kylyra for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 21 December 2007.

Compilation 2008, compilation, limited promotional CD release, 2007.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "My War with the Toaster", background music Searching for God's Jello from Chapter Four by Stygian Tars for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 8 April 2008.

Planet Mythos Video presents, "Audio Commentary on 'contains adult content'", background music contains adult content from IMPs for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 31 October 2008.

Kracked Kourse Productions presents, "My Weekend in Waterford", background music Silly Mind Games, Big Shot Says, Blind Faith from 2nd Take by Deemed Psychotic, Invisible Threads and A Cup of Hope from VOX by Kylyra, DNET and 749.1bzQ from darkworld.com by TechnoKy for internet release on PlanetMythosVideo Channel, YouTube, premiered on 25 November 2008.

TechnoKy, darkworld.com, DRM free digital downloads, 2008.

Deemed Psychotic, 2nd Take, DRM free digital downloads, 2008.

TechnoKy, Dark World International Winter 2008 Compilation, CD release, 2008.

Kylyra, Dark World International Winter 2008 Compilation, CD release, 2008.

KyPoetry, DRM free digital downloads, 2009.

KyPoetry, Purple, CD release, 2009.

Shaky Dawg, Bass Ridin' for Digital Cowboys EP, CD release, 2009.