Anyma

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Exploring the world of sounds through various sources of media, Anyma is a blend of different styles, from sensual ambient to atmospheric-electronica up to ethno-tribal, the resulting music is both unique and irresistible.

[edit] About

Discover sensual ambient with Anyma.

Ghislain Caya

Ghislain Caya was born in 1966 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He grew up listening to many varied artists ranging from rock, up to new wave bands. He studied 3 years in music. With a classical music and guitar background, Ghislain started very early to compose music and performing in various shows.

During his early years (1980's), he was amazed by the versatility of synthesisers for music composition and quickly transferred his classical music knowledge into a personal research for electronic music... In college, he participated to the "Cegep en spectacles", and the "Rock Releve CHOM-FM" contests.

In 1991, destiny brought him into the circle of AMALGAME with Chrystian Bourassa and Yannick Belanger. One of the rare French Canadian electronic group. With Amalgame, he performed in many shows and contests like "L'Empire des Future Stars BUD CKOI-FM", Energy Black Label CKMF-FM, The 1993 Muscular Dystrophy Canada Telethon TV show, a radio interview at CISM-FM and many other events in Quebec. In 1993, they been involved in a recording of a promotional CD compilation Demo de luxe #3 which was distributed in 500 community radio stations through Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany.

In 1999, Ghislain formed the band MYSTERIAH with Chrystian Bourassa and composed music for an Irish short film for children.

After a few years, wanting to explore the world of sounds, Ghislain creates ANYMA in 2002 along with Chrystian Bourassa. They released Anyma - Volume 1 in 2004, and promoted the album in radio stations, labels, publications, websites, contests and different organizations through the world...

Since 2007, Anyma is the solo project of Ghislain Caya.

Exclusive Interview with Anyma's Ghislain Caya and Chrystian Bourassa

[edit] Awards & Certifications

Award	Category
Garageband	Ambient Track of the Day - Floralis REMIX
Garageband	Electronica Track of the Week - Iam
Garageband	Elektronica Track of the Day - Anyma
Garageband	Ambient Track of the Week - I Am
Garageband	Electronica Track of the Day - I am
Garageband	Techno Track of the Week - Anyma (Submarine Mix)
Garageband	Techno Track of the Day - Anyma (Submarine Mix)
Garageband	Ambient Track of the Day - I am
Garageband	Electronica Track of the Day - Ethiopian Dream

[edit] Chart Toppers

Year	Title	Garageband	Album
2006	I am	1	Volume 1

[edit] News

[edit] Announcements

Anyma's second studio album 'Volume 2' is out. Get inspired by the seductive and angelic ambient music of Anyma. With standout tracks like "Messages" or "Emotional Senses" look for Anyma to be a major force in the ambient landscape for years to come. You can listen to all the tracks on iTunes.

December 25, 2007 - Ioulia, Anyma's new song. Anyma has released some new material. The song "Ioulia" from the upcoming album "Volume 2" is now online. Fans can listen or download the track via Music Forte. Thanks to Paulette Gagnon for the permission to use her wonderful mandala for my CD cover image. This mandala was created in the Sacred geometry. For more information on Paulette go to Paulette' Site.

September 16, 2007 - New single from Anyma. The song "Floralis REMIX" from the album 'Compilation Promo CD 01 Part 01' by Lakeland Records Limited in England, is now available for listening or download through the iTunes store.

April 21, 2007 - Anyma Wallpapers. Tired of the same old boring computer desktop ? Perk it up with some beautiful images! Check out our new wallpaper section.

March 20, 2007 - Anyma on iLike. iLike is a new way to discover music and connect with friends. Anyma is the TOP RECOMMENDED NEW EMERGING ARTIST AND MUSIC TO DISCOVER for Enigma, Delerium, Era, Enya, Tangerine Dream, Crystal Method, Boards of Canada, Dead can Dance, Clannad and Robert Miles Lovers !

January 9, 2007 - Anyma now on Pulse Rated radio. Reaching an amazing 8.1 million homes in the UK via Sky channel 0155, Pulse Rated is the world’s leading internet & satellite radio broadcaster playing only the very best music from new, unsigned, and emerging artists from around the world.

April 21, 2006 - Anyma's song is #1 on GarageBand.com - I am is number one on more then 1968 songs in the AMBIENT category of Garageband. Thanks to everyone who voted!

[edit] Tours and Concerts

There are no current tour and concert schedules for the artist.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Listening Room

* Postea Bellum	* Floralis
* Inner Sanctum	* ioulia
* Bilitis	* Messages
* Emotional Senses	* Morpheus REMIX
* Endless Love	* Azalea
* Floralis REMIX	* I am
* Antea Bellum	* Down to ashes
* Free me	* Morpheus
* Deliria	* Exordyum

[edit] Albums

Volume 2
2008
Label: Anymaworld

Volume 1
2004
Label: Anymaworld

[edit] Singles

Date	Title	Label
2005	I am	Anymaworld

[edit] Other artists

[edit] Similar artists

Delerium	Enigma
Dead Can Dance	Conjure One
Deep Forest	Era

[edit] Influences

Brian Eno	Depeche Mode
Jean-Michel Jarre	Devo
Kraftwerk

[edit] Trivia

Anyma's music was featured on the soundtrack of the movie SpeedBag from Cufflink Productions on October 11, 2006.

[edit] Reviews

Anyma sound like the best Enigma records never recorded - Paul Zimmerman (First Coast News) [1] Florida, USA
Here is another entry in the ever-expanding collection of artists (and their recordings)who are reinvigorating the Enigma-esque/Delerium electronica subgenre", "All things considered, Volume I should elevate Anyma’s stature in the electronica and chill-out subgenre considerably if enough people find out about it - Bill Binkelman [2] (Wind & Wire, KFAI 90.3 FM - 106.7 FM radio) Minneapolis, USA
Remember when Delerium made great albums? Remember when Dead Can Dance actually made any albums? Without being low grade copycats Canadian duo Anyma have tapped into that same exotic, epic, neo-medieval vein with impressive results - Mike Watson a.k.a. (Mike G., Ambientmusicguide.com) [3] Potts Point, Australia
I interviewed Enigma and did a review for them a few years back in France. This group Anyma excels and delivers the same sound but with more kick and original lyrics and sound. From track one to seven each track is crafted to perfection and is a great sounding CD - Andrew Allan (Kangar Radio International) [4] Toronto, Canada
The music they make is simply fantastic. Beautiful becomes a very weak word applied to the sounds created by this duo. Every tune on this seven song CD is profoundly composed and executed" - Beverly Durfee (The Daily Sentinel Newspaper) [5] Colorado, USA

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