
Asif Illyas has been a full-time professional recording artist for 20 years and is currently producer and owner at his recording studio, The SHIRE, in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia. A recent recipient of “Best Score” at the 2011 Atlantic Film Festival, Asif also composes original score for film.
As an experienced stage and studio performer in the pop group, MIR, he toured the planet extensively and has received numerous awards and nominations for songwriting and producing. His skills as a producer have attracted artists such as Cutting Crew, Ashley MacIsaac, David Myles, and Ria Mae. His latest self-produced and self-performed effort is a solo album, entitled “Synesthesia”, which was recorded by Asif.
Check out the player on the left to hear the songs. Also check out the videos that were filmed by Shehab Illyas, Asif’s long-time co-hort in the band, MIR. The acoustic version of “Just Keep Movin'” showcases Asif’s solo act. Five songs from “Synesthesia” appear on side four of the double vinyl album as well as the CD and were recorded “live-off-the-floor” by Adam Dowling.
Make sure to check out Asif’s blog where he will routinely post about upcoming shows, the recording process with his new album, and much more.
Hi Asif,cogratulation on all your achievements, and good luck on your new album Synesthesia. I found your site on the Screen Composers Guide of Canada .
Vince
Thank you Vince! Check back to hear more music soon. I appreciate the comment !
Cheers, Asif
Hey. I’ve been looking for you since Invisible Science! How can I get your other releases. I love Mir!!!
Hi
Thank you for the email! I appreciate it! — you can go to http://www.asifillyas.com to get the latest — or doa search in iTunes for MIR – 7 Directions or OK2GO or A Soldier’s Carol. Also, I believe Fontana North sells digital copies.
Take care and thanks again!
asif
I’m an old fashioned kinda guy. I like CDs. Do you know of shops who would still have copies of 7 Directions or OK2GO or A Soldier’s Carol around?
BTW I did find a copy of the Acoustic album and am loving it!
Okay so managed to find everything on CD through Amazon–though searching wasn’t easy. Even got a copy of What’s Wrong.
Now does the latest come on CD? I can’t find a link for that.