1) breakbeat, alias of Illian … Read Full Bio ↴Ils is the name of more than one artists:
1) breakbeat, alias of Illian Walker
2) noise rock band
1) Illian Walker was born and raised in London. From the age of 14 he played guitar in funk groups. Not wanting to be tied down by band members, he invested in a sampler and began taking matters into his own hands. A chance meeting in a pub with some Scottish sound engineers led to with sampling and MIDI techniques, and at the age of 19 he secured a grant to set up his own studio.
This studio – based in Lime Grove, Shepherd’s Bush – was visited by LTJ Bukem and some drum and bass DJs, who would use the facilities to put their own tunes together. The Bukem connection led to four singles being released on Good Lookin’ Records in conjunction with some of these artists.
Ils was invited to work for Mo’Wax as an engineer, and he worked with for instance James Lavelle, Derek Dahlarge and Tipper. Following the demise of the Mo’Wax label Tipper suggested that Ils put some of his ideas into an album for breaks label Fuel – the result, 'Idiots Behind the Wheel', was called a nu-skool breaks album. With tracks pulled out for compilations and mixes like Adam Freeland’s 'Coastal Breaks 2 album, Ils’ success grew. 'Idiots Behind the Wheel blended cinematic funk, beats and string and jazz elements.
The next few years saw Ils paired up with Marine Parade for the release of his second album 'Soul Trader' – the single, '6 Space/Next Level', was chosen to soundtrack an Orange ad. (The b-side of this single, Music, was remixed and released by the Brighton imprint. More advertising work, continued support from Freeland in DJ sets and mix albums, and extensive touring around Europe and the US followed.
'Bohemia' , Ils third studio album is out on Distinctive Records. It has a much harder and more lush dance floor edge. Strings and sub-bass combine with vocals from Bulgarian singers Desi and Roni, and with production support from Wizard and long time breaks collaborator Donna Dee. Further vocals come courtesy of Wonda and Rhalia.
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2) Disaster chic rock from Portland, Oregon, band members: Tom Glose (Black Elk, Knight Badger, Cougar), Tim Steiner (Microtia, These Things, Fortune Club), Nathan Abner (The Days The Nights), Adam Pike (White Orange, The Mediam, Red Fang)
Tiny Toy
Ils Lyrics
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Kids: Aye, Aye captain!
Captain: I can't heeeaaar yooouuu!
Kids: AYE, AYE CAPTAIN!
Captain: oooooooooooo...
Captain: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
Captain: If nautical nonsense be somethin' ya wish.
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
Captain: Then drop on the deck and flop like a fish.
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
Captain: Ready? Sponge Bob Square Pants,
Captain & Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Sponge Bob Square Paaants!
Captain: Ah Ha Ha, Ha Ha Ha, Ha, hargh wh.arire. . ha arrrigh.
The lyrics to the Ils song "Tiny Toy" are actually not related to the Spongebob Squarepants theme song that the Captain and Kids are singing. Instead, the song is a commentary on consumer culture and the way that society values material possessions above human connections. The "Tiny Toy" of the title refers to a person who is constantly trying to acquire new things, but who feels empty inside and disconnected from others.
The lyrics describe this character in detail, noting that they buy new things all the time but never really seem satisfied. They use their possessions as a way to impress others, but they don't really care about the people they are trying to impress. The chorus then asks the listener whether they want to be like this "Tiny Toy" or whether they want to form real connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain: Are ya ready kids?
The captain is asking the children if they are ready for what is to come.
Kids: Aye, Aye captain!
The children are responding in agreement to the captain's question.
Captain: I can't heeeaaar yooouuu!
The captain is requesting that the children speak louder.
Kids: AYE, AYE CAPTAIN!
The children are shouting in response to the captain's request.
Captain: oooooooooooo...
The captain is making a noise to create a fun atmosphere and get the children engaged.
Captain: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
The captain is asking the children a question about a popular animated character.
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
The children are answering the captain's question with the name of the character in question.
Captain: Absorbent and yellow and porous is he.
The captain is describing the characteristics of the character that he just asked the children about.
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
The children are responding with the name of the character the captain described.
Captain: If nautical nonsense be somethin' ya wish.
The captain is offering the children an option that relates to the sea/ocean, which can be foolish.
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
The children are excitedly exclaiming their agreement with the captain, regarding the character they love.
Captain: Then drop on the deck and flop like a fish.
The captain is telling the children to act like a fish out of water to demonstrate their enthusiasm for the character.
Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants!
The children are once again joyously shouting the name of their favorite character.
Captain: Ready? Sponge Bob Square Pants,
The captain is asking the children if they are prepared to express their love of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Captain & Kids: Sponge Bob Square Pants, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Sponge Bob Square Paaants!
The captain and children chant the character name together multiple times to show their enthusiasm.
Captain: Ah Ha Ha, Ha Ha Ha, Ha, hargh wh.arire. . ha arrrigh.
The captain is laughing in a playful manner to end the song and keep the mood light.
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pogankys
Perfect, beatiful, melodic. Impressive song. Just no words...
//OWFF// -ODD WORLD
love it its one of my favorite tracks
Marko Vukasin
Love it
heathenbreathinfire
This song is fuckin badass! Really glad I checked these guys out - was on my recommended songs since I subscribed to Distinctive due to my love for Hybrid.
LPShooter
Close to a decade later, and only 21k views, half of them are likely mine.....this is criminal, one of the best break tracks of all time!
SlickDaddyChris
Tune is massive first heard on Saints row 1
Cant stop listening
Zee_Eaves
SlickDaddyChris K12 fm. My fav station
TheRAYMAN121
this music goes fucking hard love this shit XD
Zee_Eaves
Play this music in the background of SR1 whilst doing the snatch activity killing the pimps and stealing their Ho's must make a playlist on saints row 1 they brought the background music option playlist in saints row 4
Aaron Clayton
I used to do the same while killing tons of Westside rollerz in their territory haha.