The groundwork of this experimental animation/comics/music/story telling hybrid has begun many years back when its founders had absolutely no idea about the project's current art form and magnitude. Looking back it would be right to say with confidence, that today's level of this project was preceded by colossal amount work and long-term experience of collecting musical and artistic images, which in turn are keys to the revelation of secrets, which Ylotana Project was intended to reveal in the first place. As an avalanche, it irreversibly blows apart the habitual part of concepts about today's life, bringing with it a new understanding and infinite desire to create a new reality with participation of everyone who wishes to play a part in it.

Behind every driving force is the impetus, the living embodiment and energy that propels it forward.  With Ylotana Project it is a team of accomplished composers, animators, writers, sound engineers and illustrators who come together to shape this multimedia vision. With a modern art music fusion that is always in motion, the visual and auditory aspects of Ylotana Project are both titillating and mind expanding.  No matter the instrumentation and offerings in a recording room, if the people involved in the project have no vision.  That is where the multi-tiered Ylotana Project struck gold, as every member is the embodiment of the Ylotana ideal. 

The catalysts of this multimedia art project are Anatoly Ylotana, the ideological inspirer of the project, who apart from creating music also sculpts the enhancing stories that accompany Ylotana music and Oleg Burobin, a superb lyricists, exceptional composer, accomplished multi instrumentalist and an expert bass player. It was their siren call that brought together their fellow composers, such as Dmitriy Lileev, who is largely responsible for Ylotana’s dance tunes. 

Senior sound engineer Savvas Iosifidis mixes up the flavors like a fine culinary chef and has worked with industry’s greats like Robin Gibb of BEE GEES fame. He also mixed artists like Verve, Kylie Minogue and Oasis.  Within Ylotana Project, Savvas is aided by the young and brilliant Lee Slater a Music Engineer Assistant with a surprising range of production and engineering experience.  Heralded as an electro acoustic prodigy, Lee Slater has lent his music voice to numerous Ylotana Project’s creations.Tom Bailey (Music Engineer Assistant) rounds off this brilliant production team bringing to the table a great talent head for mixing as well as experience with the industry’s indisputable best.

Of Course, Ylotana Project wouldn’t be complete without the visual art that accompanies it. This is all thanks to visual artists like Denis Grechko, a graphic designer who is adept at video production.  Grechko also works alongside fellow illustrator and Art director Liza Shutova to make some of the wonderful visual art.  The duo works alongside the uber talented Polina Shutova, an artist of impeccable vision. The cartoonist of the group, namely Cattish, Vladimir Waldez Snegotskiy and Ch also give Ylotana visuals this sophisticated touch of liveliness.  Each one accomplished in their own right, their seamless partnership enables Ylotana to embrace the visual aspects of the project. Of course, electronic music would be nowhere without a DJ to spin its tale so to speak. Gregory Bolotnikov AKA DJ Grigoriy. With over 10 years of experience this spinmeister has also attributed his own style to some of Ylotana’s dance tracks.

All things being equal, we have to take a look at the gathering room, the place where a music band can come and recline as they piece together thoughts and melodies.  For Ylotana Project, that spot happens to be the Strongroom Studios in London.  It was here that Ylotana Project explored the ideas of utilizing a world music paradigm to bring a more accessible style of this music to the masses. The vibe of Strongroom Studios is laidback and creative, which is extremely conducive to capturing the style Ylotana so proudly employs. Strongroom Studios also has a brilliant history and has seen The Spice Girls, Mel C, Prodigy, Underworld, Radiohead and Jamiroquai come through to enjoy its 4 major recording studios and 5.1 mix rooms. 

Oleg Burobin (ODI) Extremely talented composer, whose ideas are at the heart of this project. During his long lasting career he worked with numerous Russian bands as a bass guitarist. Author of all lyrics as well as a significant proportion of Ylotana songs. Professional sound engineer with years of experience.

Anatoly Ylotana The ideological inspirer and producer of the project. The author of all Ylotana stories and numerous music tracks. Directly involved in music creation. Expert guitar player with extensive knowledge of Cubase.

Dmitriy Lileev (Lee) Started as a professional journalist. Worked as a TV presenter on Russian Television for many years. "Evolved" to become a brilliant composer. Expert in numerous live music instruments. One of the top sound engineers in Russia. Responsible for Ylotana dance tunes.

Gregory Bolotnikov AKA DJ Grigoriy Professional DJ with over 10 years of experience. Ex-Resident DJ of too many clubs to mention. Talented producer and author of some of the Ylotana dance tracks.

Savvas Iosifidis (Senior Sound Engineer) Born in Greece, grew up in Athens. Moved to the UK where he studied at SalfordUniversity in Manchester doing Audio and Visual Systems for 3 years. After graduation, in 1993, he was offered a Sound engineers position at Joes Garage studios in London, where he worked amongst others with Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, and The Orb. After two years there, Savvas left to work as a freelance engineer in many London based studios like Metropolis, Roundhouse, Rak, before he became a house engineer for the famed Master Rock studios, where he remained for 5 years. During his time there Savvas worked with many top artists and producers like Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Oasis, Verve to name just a few. After 5 years he went freelance again and became freelance House engineer at Mayfair studios. At the same time he managed to work at various other studios such as Abbey Road, Strongroom, Britania Row, Jacobs and for the past 3 years, he worked closely with Robin Gibb (BEE GEES).

Credits: Robbie Williams, Robin Gibb, J.Lo, Shaggy, Oasis, Verve, Miss Dynamite, M.j.Blidge, Shola Ama, Lionel Ritchie, Kylie Minogue, Valeria, (minor bands/performers are way too numerous to mention).

Ian.C Unlike any percussionist around Ian.C is turning heads with his new approach to dance orientated percussion in clubs, at events and in studios around the world. He has coupled traditional percussion with state of the art technology, using the latest Roland electronic equipment. Ian.C has worked with over 70 of the best names in the business from Clockwork Orange, Club UK, Peruvia and Republica to Peppermint Club in Dubai, Ministry of Sound Tours, Privilege (Ibiza), Love Leeds Festival, Kissdafunk, Gatecrasher Tours, Kinky Malinki, El Divino (Ibiza), Vodka Bar in Moscow, Housonic, Journeys (for House legend Robert Owens), Hussle and Leeds favourite Gladrags. Ian has been on many tours including, MTV dancefloor Chart Tour with June Sarpong, Crasher, and Hogzone for Benson and Hedges, ian.c has also performed at parties and events for many brands like Diesel and Rothmans and including Bacardi B-Bar. Ian.C's reputation as a performer, apart from his obvious talent, has been built on the fact that in the last few years he has played with over 100 of the best DJ's at over 70 of the best club nights both the length and breadth of the U.K and abroad. He prides himself on the fact that he has always been asked back to the venues he’s played at over the past few years and that he has adapted to the ever-evolving musical changes of dance music.

Lee Slater (Music Engineer Assistant) At the tender age of 18 Lee open his first commercial recording studio, doing various local bands and his own projects, This paid his way through music college, gaining further experience and knowledge in Engineering and Production. Here he also developed his skills in sound design and electroacoustic composition, culminating in an exhibit of his work at the Henry Moore Museum in Leeds. After completing his education, Lee moved into the world of installation, working throughout Britain and Europe, here a full appreciation of the mechanics of the studio environment was gained and applied daily to his work ethic. His First Professional Studio Job took him to Wales, at the legendary residential studio Monnow Valley Studios, where he worked as an assistant and house engineer with acclaimed Producers, Ron Saint Germain, Andy Bradfield and Sam Williams. Due to potential studio closure Lee packed his bags and left for the bright lights of London town, where he worked at the Diary and Alberts on a freelance basis and eventually a full time position as house engineer at Strongroom Studios, Shoreditch. Here he is a first choice for producers like Dan Grech-Marguerat, Ed Buller and Colin Richardson. Working with the likes of Babyshambles, Danii Minogue and Boy Better Know Crew. Lee now works predominantly works from Strongroom Studio One and their Satellite Studio The Smokehouse and has become renowned for his speed and attention to sonic detail. Specialising mainly in band recording/mixing and production but has been known to dabble in live recording and 5.1 mixing not to mention his ear for a great pop hook.

Credits: Kylie Minogue, Mel C, Danii Minogue, Basement Jaxx as well as: The Rakes, Neil Hannon, Untitled 1961 Easter Parade, White Lies, Bruises, Karen Bishko, The Spectaculars, Breed 77, Preston Reed, Catriona Irwin, Pendulum, Klaxons, BFMV, Good Books, Machine Head, Bullet for My Valentine, Kooks, Pigeon Detectives, Kaiser Chiefs, The Outside Royalty, Mesh 29, The Envy Corps, Lady Sovereign,Boy Better Know Crew, Trivium, Baby Shambles, Skyhorse, Cage the Elephant, Endemol, JME+Skepta, Rufus Wainwright.

Tom Bailey (Music Engineer Assistant) Tom began his engineering career as an assistant at Livingston Studios training under ex-Abbey Road engineer Jerry Boys. Most of this time was spent working on world music releases for the label World Circuit. This included work by artists such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Toumani Diabate and Cheik Lo. After a spell at Jacobs Studios Tom moved to Strongroom/Air and has worked extensively with producer/engineer Ken Thomas on projects including the forthcoming 'M83' album and the Mercury nominated 'Maps' album. 2007 also saw Tom working on a wide range of mixing projects including the Rufus Wainwright album 'Release The Stars' and the forthcoming second album from 'The Guillemots'.
 

Credits: M83, Touriste Battle, Sandi Thom, Andy Thornton, White Subway, The Displacements, Adam Chetwood, Anna And The Odd Socks, Soho Dolls, Generation, Damien Rice, Gloria Cycles, Feeder, The Script, Guillemots, Maps, Rufus Wainwright, Milburn, Toumani Diabate, Idlewild, Cocco, Mel C, Yoav, Luan Parle, Battle Break, Tom Baxter, Ali Farke Toure and Toumani Diabate, Cheik Lo, The Cat Empire.

Lucy Green Graduated from MGU University as a journalist. Resident Radio DJ on Serebyaniy Dogd. The most well known voice on the Russian Radio. One and only hobby: travel.

Cattish A professional cartoonist. The key artist behind the "My Little God" Illustrations. The only two interests in life her dog and drawing.

Vladimir Waldez Snegotskiy The mastermind behind the "I AM YOU" visuals. Core specialist in comics drawing and animation.

Polina Shutova A very talented illustrator who is currently working on her own photo production endeavor. Worked extensively on numerous music video projects. The chief creator of the "Dance For The Snow Queen" illustrations. She is currently expanding the scope of her career by studying fashion.

Denis Grechko Graduated from the Voronezh art college. Expert in computer game graphic design and music video production. Currently working as an artist and illustrator. Single-handedly created the "Panic in Paradise" illustrations.

Ch. Was born in a remote village within the Russian Federation. Was determined to become a professional cartoonist to the extent that he came on foot to Moscow. The chief designer of the "microMIR" illustrations.

Liza Shutova An expert freelance designer and an indispensable asset of this project. Currently holds a position as an art director at the A-ONE TV channel and leads various commercials and art projects. She is currently in charge of all visual aspects of this Project. Liza was tolerant and patient enough to cope with the demanding process of managing the creation of this high-end website.

Strongroom StudiosFrom a single studio in a run-down warehouse in the early 80s, Strongroom has grown into a world-class recording and mix complex featuring four major recording studios, eight programming rooms, three 5.1 mix rooms, not to mention the Strongroom Bar & Restaurant where clients and friends can meet and relax. During the past two decades Strongroom Studios have worked very closely with artists like: David Gray, Groove Armada, Jamiroquai, Melanie C, Orbital, Prodigy, Radiohead, Spice Girls, Underworld and many more.