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  Trespassers William : iSOUND.COM™
Their story begins 10 years ago, when matt brown and anna-lynne williams were teenagers growing up in Southern California, met through mutual friends and began working together to create what would eventually become, with the help of ross simonini and drummer jamie williams, the distinct sound of trespassers william.
trespassers william became a presence in the North American music scene when their second studio album, different stars, was re-released by Nettwerk Music Group worldwide in 2004.
Since recording different stars in 2003, trespassers william have spent most of their time on side projects, on the road and working on a new record.
www.isound.com /trespassers_william   (495 words)

  
 Reviews for Trespassers William - SoundClick Music
Anna-Lynne Williams is that siren in question, and she is indeed the first hook and draw of the band, as her smoky voice is riddled with a sensitive, fleeting vulnerability.
TRESPASSERS WILLIAM, in short, is a combination of many waves of many people, places and things.
TRESPASSERS WILLIAM is the feeling you have one month after a traumatic break-up with someone you deeply loved and two minutes after you see the next person you know you will share many hours with, in dimly lit rooms.
www.soundclick.com /bands/reviews.cfm?bandid=5170   (1959 words)

  
 Trespassers William - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trespassers William are an indie rock band known for their ethereal music.
Trespassers William formed in 1997, and have released three albums.
Trespassers William got their name from a Winnie the Pooh tale, Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting and Nearly Catch a Woozle by A.A. Milne: "Next to [Piglet's] house was a piece of broken board which had: "TRESPASSERS W" on it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trespassers_William   (279 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/trespasserswilliam
Another of Havings strengths is the wonderful relationship between Williams melancholy melodies and the lush dream-pop soundscapes created by her bandmates, which feed off each other to reach emotional peaks most bands can only dream of.
"Trespassers William's musical approach is so languorous that they seem to have slipped through a wormhole leading directly to shoegazing's halcyon days.
The album established Trespassers as subtle, nuanced songwriters and hinted at influences of ambient and folk and shoegaze.
www.myspace.com /trespasserswilliam   (1747 words)

  
 the pathetic caverns - music by artist - Trespassers William
Trespassers William fall somewhere between sadcore and shoegazer.
Their songs are generally over 5 minutes long and feature slow tempos, uncomplicated melodies, precise vocal and instrumental performances, and gradual crescendos with ever-increasing layers of overdubs.
Anna-Lynne Williams has a voice that's pretty without being especially distinctive, and she sings in the cool, remote style the genre demands.
www.pathetic-caverns.com /music/t/trespassers_william.php   (225 words)

  
 PlugInMusic.com : Review - Trespassers William - Having
Quiet and thoughtful, Trespassers William’s album “Having” is the kind of music you can put on to play gently in the background.
Vocalist Anna-Lynne Williams seems content to blend in, her smooth vocals are absorbed into the sweetly melodic instrumentation that continually evolves before your eyes and ears, albeit with a somewhat reserved and safe tone.
Trespassers William seems more than happy to let their music speak for itself and, for that reason, “Having” never seems ambitious, or pretentious, as it gently and easily flows along.
www.pluginmusic.com /review.php?page=trespasserswilliam   (275 words)

  
 Harmonium » Archive » Trespassers William - Having
With heavy reverb on the vocals, and distant sparse instrumentation that sets a rather ominous mood, the opening track of Trespassers William’s Having does not seem designed to appease the listener with instantly accessible music.
By the time that first track ends, the listener should be fully prepared for the rest of the album.
Trespassers William are one of those bands that many, including myself, fear: they are the type of band that makes one type of song, and spends an entire album trying to pound that same song into the listener’s head.
www.harmoniummusic.com /2006/05/15/trespassers-william-having   (552 words)

  
 Different Stars, MP3 Album Music Download at eMusic
Those who are familiar with Trespassers William's delightful pop melodies might already own Different Stars, but for those who don't, the Nettwerk version includes slightly different artwork, one brand new song, and a bonus track; a live version of "Different Stars" from KCRW.
Anna-Lynne Williams' soft, angelic vocals, which are eerily similar to Aimee Mann's, are flawlessly matched with Matt Brown's keyboard and guitar arrangements.
Trespassers William isn't sonically daring, but their refined presentation is exactly in place.
www.emusic.com /album/10868/10868566.html   (457 words)

  
 Collected Sounds Women In Music - CD Review "Having" by Trespassers William
Trespassers William originally formed in 1997, but didn't start producing their dreamy, lush music properly until the current formation was reached in 2002.
Trespassers William have proven in the past that they are capable of pulling off good instrumental pieces such as "Vapour Trail", but the aforementioned tracks have a high amount of guitar-distortion, which eliminates the pretty details that makes the music so enjoyable.
That aside, Trespassers William still make indefinable music that is almost too pretty to listen to.
www.collectedsounds.com /cdreviews/having.html   (579 words)

  
 The F Word - Modern Folk Radio - Interview: Trespassers William   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Trespassers William was born 10 years ago when Matt Brown (guitar/keyboards) and Anna-Lynn Williams (singer/songwriter/gutarist) met through mutual friends
They hooked up with bassist Ross Simonini and drummer Jamie Williams and the rest, as they say, is history.
Anna-lynne Williams: Matt and I have been playing music together since we were 17.
www.thefword.fm /content/view/119/123   (2326 words)

  
 Trespassers William @ DOLDRUM.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
But, two of the four "Williams" in the band are actually called Williams.
Trespassers William recorded their own version of this song as a single for Bella Union.
We originally discovered Trespassers William on the dearly departed MP3.com in 1998.
www.doldrum.com /tw.asp   (320 words)

  
 Trespassers William - Having: Silent Uproar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Vocalist Anna-Lynne Williams is an absolute revelation, hypnotically narrating each tune and expressing a wide breadth of emotion through a focused, constant tone.
Williams’ bandmates provide a dazzling environment for her to thrive within.
The members of Trespassers William have not only submitted a record that is substantive but have created an atmosphere that rewards the listener for their trust and patience.
www.silentuproar.com /showreview.php?ID=1470   (255 words)

  
 Trespassers William Having by Corrine Sinkler : usounds: le internacional
For all the times you were too sad to cry and too tired to feel hurt anymore, the new Trespassers William release, Having tucks you in for that much needed nap.
Trespassers William is ‘adult contemporary’ that doesn’t make you feel old or lame.
The haze that Trespassers William creates is warm and moist enough to fog up a mirror.
www.usounds.com /mt/archives/000783.html   (581 words)

  
 CD Baby: TRESPASSERS WILLIAM: Different Stars [2002]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Standing out from the pop and punk that dominate the sunny southern california music scene, trespassers william create their own brand of melancholy and ethereal music more suited for overcast days and quiet nights.
Trespassers William has succeeded in retaining the formula without repeating themselves.
I have been a fan of Trespassers William since their first album, but if you've never heard them before i HIGHLY recommend Different Stars.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/trespassers2   (3424 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Having: Music: Trespassers William   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
And since songs are the one thing missing from most shoegazers' kit bags, they're definitely a different breed (albeit one with strong echoes of Low, Windy & Carl and Galaxie 500).
I was prepared for disapointment having had so much enjoyment from Trespassers William's first two CDs.
as someone who has been listening to trespassers william since their first album, i am so disappointed with "having." something that drew me to this band was their incredible attention to melodies.
www.amazon.com /Having-Trespassers-William/dp/B000E3LHSC   (1188 words)

  
 Trespassers William Media
O.C. band, Trespassers William, mix an ethereal pop soundscape for Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am.
The only band on tonight's bill to actually feature vocals and with Anna-Lynne Williams ' voice at their disposal it'd be a crime if they didn't.
Anna-Lynne Williams ' unambiguous vocals are instantly likeable as Matt Brown 's steel guitars develop into an impressive force, each track opening from a shroud of reverb into a vast soundscape.
www.luckiepierre.com /tw_media.htm   (267 words)

  
 .*.*. welcome to the three imaginary girls .*.*. Trespassers William at the Mars Bar in Seattle. Review by Imaginary ...
Trespassers William at the Mars Bar in Seattle.
Trespassers William* is a lucid four piece band from L.A. comprised of Matt Brown on guitar/keys, Jamie Williams on drums, Anna-Lynne Williams on guitar/vocals and Ross Simonini on bass/keys.
That evening, while still souped up from the Clever Girl set, I put Trespassers William to the test and popped them into my bedside CD player.
www.threeimaginarygirls.com /hearsay102103trespasserswilliam.asp   (283 words)

  
 trespassers-w.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
When Christopher Robin asked the Piglet what it meant, he said it was his grandfather's name, and had been in the family for a long time.
Christopher Robin said you couldn't be called Trespassers W, and Piglet said yes, you could, because his grandfather was, and it was short for Trespassers Will, which was short for Trespassers William.
And his grandfather had had two names in case he lost one—Trespassers after an uncle, and William after Trespassers.
www.trespassers-w.net   (277 words)

  
 Trespassers William: Having Review >> Infuze Magazine
Having performed with artists like Damien Rice, it's no surprise that the trio known as Trespassers William are familiar with melancholy.
"And We Lean In" conjures images of The Innocence Mission, as Williams' voice is more stated than normal, driving the melody along with her.
Most of you probably have not heard of Trespassers William, but those days are soon to be history.
www.infuzemag.com /reviews/music/archives/2006/03/trespassers_wil.html   (388 words)

  
 CD Baby: TRESPASSERS WILLIAM: Anchor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Standing out from the pop and punk that dominate the sunny southern california music scene, trespassers william create their own brand of melancholy and ethereal music more suited for overcast days and quite nights.
Anna-Lynne has a voice that is sullen yet sweet and just lulls the soul into complete understanding of her poetic words and powerfully emotional voice.
Trespassers is truly a group at the top of their genre, I have told many of my friends about this group, and just as I have, have fallen in love with them.
cdbaby.com /cd/trespassers   (937 words)

  
 The Workhouse, Trespassers William & Explosions In The Sky
The third night of the X-posure 5th birthday shows is a night of dark atmospheric instrumentals as post rock comes to town.
The awe inspiring Explosions In The Sky are joined by the languidly melancholic Trespassers William and the The Workhouse.
The only band on tonight's bill to actually feature vocals and with Anna-Lynne Williams' voice at their disposal it'd be a crime if they didn't.
www.xfm.co.uk /Article.asp?id=20018   (385 words)

  
 Collected Sounds Women In Music - Album Review of Anchor by Trespassers William
It is important for an album to open with a good track that manages to hold the listeners attention.
Trespassers William have a moody, but not downbeat sound with folk touches.
Their songs are slow and passionate and their lyrics insightful.
www.collectedsounds.com /cdreviews/anchor.html   (157 words)

  
 trespassers william
Despite the fact that most albums re-released following their protagonists guest appearance on a high-profile album/TV show are not worth the new catalogue-number they're printed with, Trespassers William seem to have bucked the trend.
With a spot on The Chemical Brothers last album and dramatic interlude in The OC under their belt, Trespassers William have given us the opportunity to look back beyond 'Having' and discover where their sound orig...
I must admit that I missed Trespassers William’s debut album on Bella Union a couple of years back, but if this followup is anything to go by it’s probably worth backtracking.
www.boomkat.com /artist.cfm?a=10610   (190 words)

  
 Trespassers William MP3 Downloads - Trespassers William Music Downloads - Trespassers William Music Videos
The dreamy indie rock sounds of Trespassers William is composed by Ross Simonini (bass/keyboards), Anna-Lynne Williams (vocals/guitar), Matt Brown (guitar/keyboards), and Jamie Williams (drums)....
His label issued Trespassers William\'s second album, Different Stars, in the U.K. that same year.
Spots on KCRW, KEXP, and XFM added to Trespassers William\'s growing popularity.
www.mp3.com /trespasserswilliam   (219 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Different Stars: Music: Trespassers William   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Dreamy and soothing, Trespassers William captures the feeling of being lost and soulful on a lonely night.
I fell in love with the song "Untitled" after hearing it on a community music site, then had to buy the CD on the assumption that the whole thing was equally gratifying.
It's a cousin to Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You", but better, since Anna-Lynne Williams has more bite to her voice (check out how she phrases the word "burns" in the lyric "when the house burns down" on the glorious "Alone"), and this album boasts a superior number of "(g)ently mesmerizing...
www.amazon.com /Different-Stars-Trespassers-William/dp/B00030M7SU   (1102 words)

  
 Trespassers William
Since forming in 1997 they’ve turned out two albums of blended pop and folk - ‘Anchor’ and ‘Different Stars’ - treading similar territory to the likes of Coldplay and The Sundays.
Now Trespassers William stamp their own despondent and ghostly imprint on the Xfm studios.
Anna-Lynne Williams' unambiguous vocals are instantly likeable as Matt Brown's steel guitars develop into an impressive force, each track opening from a shroud of reverb into a vast soundscape.
www.xfm.co.uk /article.asp?id=19340   (101 words)

  
 cMusicWeb.com: Trespassers William
With the recent American success of the space launch and landing, eyes have turned once again to the sky, particularly at night, when space can be glimpsed a bit easier.
I don't know if astronauts carry play lists with them into space, or if there are such things as sound tracks to inspire the voyages.
But in my opinion, Trespassers William is a band that would fit such an occasion.
www.cmusicweb.com /modernrock/trespasserswilliam/index.shtml   (102 words)

  
 The Tuesday Apple Record Review - Trespassers William - Having
It is as refreshing as a quenching rain on a summer night, and it can calm the damaged, the frantic, and the detached alike.
Anna-Lynne Williams has a voice that captures the essence of this beauty wonderfully, and the music of Trespassers William provides the perfect backdrop of deep darkness and gentle angst to complete the rich sound of "Having".
As was the case with their previous two albums, each song reflects the struggle between ancient yearnings and modern alienation by giving the illusion that this silky voice somehow emanates from the machines of the modern age.
www.13d.org /music/review/review.cfm?review_id=41   (166 words)

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