Maria Nayler
Encyclopedia
Maria Nayler is a British
female singer
. In the early 1990s, she was part of Ultraviolet who released two singles
"Kites" (1990) and "I Wish That" (1991). In 1995, she appeared as featured vocalist on Sasha
's trance
track "Be As One". It received a release through Deconstruction Records
in early 1996, peaking at number 17 in the UK Singles Chart
.
Later that same year Nayler teamed up with the Italian
record producer
Robert Miles
, who applied her vocals
to the UK
track "One and One", the third single culled from Miles' album
, Dreamland
. "One and One" peaked at #3 in the UK chart
.
In 1998, Nayler signed a solo
recording contract
with Deconstruction and released "Naked and Sacred", a cover version
of a Chynna Phillips
song. Featuring the B-side
"The Other Side", produced by Sasha, as well as a speed garage
remix
from Tim Deluxe, "Naked and Sacred" reached #32 in the UK. The double A-side "Love is the God"/"Will You Be With Me" was issued in August 1998 and peaked at #65.
In 2000, Nayler returned with "Angry Skies", which was produced by Tilt
. The track reached #42 on the UK Singles Chart. The second 12" also featured the Sasha produced "She". In 2007, "Angry Skies" was re-released on Lost Language
.
Nayler appeared on an episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as a mystery guest.
In 2009, Nayler returned by performing the vocals on the trance song, "We Belong", composed by Ferry Corsten
and featured on A State of Trance
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
female singer
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
. In the early 1990s, she was part of Ultraviolet who released two singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Kites" (1990) and "I Wish That" (1991). In 1995, she appeared as featured vocalist on Sasha
Sasha (DJ)
Sasha is a Welsh DJ and record producer. Sasha began his career playing acid house dance music in the late 1980s...
's trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
track "Be As One". It received a release through Deconstruction Records
Deconstruction Records
Deconstruction Records is a record label founded in 1987 by Pete Hadfield and Keith Blackhurst in the United Kingdom. Distribution was via label deals with Parlophone Records, for acts such as K-Klass and Bassheads), and RCA Records for everybody else....
in early 1996, peaking at number 17 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Later that same year Nayler teamed up with the Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Robert Miles
Robert Miles
Robert Miles is an Italian record producer, composer, musician and DJ in electronica and alternative music.-Biography:...
, who applied her vocals
Human voice
The human voice consists of sound made by a human being using the vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc. Its frequency ranges from about 60 to 7000 Hz. The human voice is specifically that part of human sound production in which the vocal folds are the primary...
to the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
track "One and One", the third single culled from Miles' album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Dreamland
Dreamland (Robert Miles album)
Dreamland is the debut album by Robert Miles. It was released on June 7, 1996 in Europe where it was a hit, and was also released in the U.S. about a month later, with a new track sung by Maria Nayler, "One and One". This new track became very popular and was later released as a single in the U.S....
. "One and One" peaked at #3 in the UK chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
.
In 1998, Nayler signed a solo
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
with Deconstruction and released "Naked and Sacred", a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of a Chynna Phillips
Chynna Phillips
Chynna Phillips is an American singer and actress, known for being a member of Wilson Phillips. She is also known for being the daughter of The Mamas & the Papas band members John and Michelle Phillips and the half-sister of Mackenzie Phillips, Bijou Phillips, Jeffrey Phillips , Tamerlane...
song. Featuring the B-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
"The Other Side", produced by Sasha, as well as a speed garage
Speed garage
Speed garage is a type of music, associated with UK garage and hard dance scenes.-Characteristics:Speed garage has sped-up NY garage 4-to-the-floor rhythms. Snares are placed as over the 2nd and the 4th kickdrums, so in other places of the drum pattern. Speed garage tunes have warp, heavy...
remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
from Tim Deluxe, "Naked and Sacred" reached #32 in the UK. The double A-side "Love is the God"/"Will You Be With Me" was issued in August 1998 and peaked at #65.
In 2000, Nayler returned with "Angry Skies", which was produced by Tilt
Tilt (producers)
Tilt is a British group of electronic record producers, composed of Andy Moor and Mick Parks.Tilt was started in Coventry, England by Mick Parks and Mick Wilson. They became resident DJs at Eclipse, one of the early 1990s rave dance clubs. During their time at Eclipse, they met Sasha, who...
. The track reached #42 on the UK Singles Chart. The second 12" also featured the Sasha produced "She". In 2007, "Angry Skies" was re-released on Lost Language
Lost Language
thumb|200px|Lost LanguageLost Language is a subsidiary of the now defunct Hooj Choons label. Despite the closing of Hooj, Lost Language has remained open. The label was originally led by Ben Lost. It has published over 80 singles since 2000. It has also published the label compilation series...
.
Nayler appeared on an episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game television show with a pop music theme, currently without a permanent presenter. It stars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding as team captains. The show is produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, and is usually aired on BBC Two...
as a mystery guest.
In 2009, Nayler returned by performing the vocals on the trance song, "We Belong", composed by Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry...
and featured on A State of Trance
A State of Trance
A State Of Trance is the title of a weekly radio show hosted by prominent trance producer DJ Armin van Buuren. First airing in March 2001 on ID&T Radio , the show takes the format of a two hour mix in which he plays new trance music, both promotional and commercially released...
.
Singles
- 1990 "Kites" (as Ultraviolet)
- 1991 "I Wish That" (as Ultraviolet)
- 1995 "Be As One" (with SashaSasha (DJ)Sasha is a Welsh DJ and record producer. Sasha began his career playing acid house dance music in the late 1980s...
) (UK #17) - 1996 "One and One" (with Robert MilesRobert MilesRobert Miles is an Italian record producer, composer, musician and DJ in electronica and alternative music.-Biography:...
) (UK #3) - 1998 "Naked and Sacred" (UK #32)
- 1998 "Will You Be With Me"/"Love is the God" (UK #65)
- 1998 "Inside My Universe"
- 2000 "Angry Skies" (UK #42)
- 2002 "Headstrong" (with TiltTilt (producers)Tilt is a British group of electronic record producers, composed of Andy Moor and Mick Parks.Tilt was started in Coventry, England by Mick Parks and Mick Wilson. They became resident DJs at Eclipse, one of the early 1990s rave dance clubs. During their time at Eclipse, they met Sasha, who...
) - 2002 "Babyland (with Motion 3)
- 2003 "Child of Life" (with Tastexperience)
- 2003 "Free Spirit" (with Marc Et Claude)
- 2004 "Over Again" (with Odessi aka Parks & Wilson and Leama)
- 2006 "21st Century Lover" (with Killahurtz)
- 2007 "Angry Skies 2007" (with Tilt)
- 2009 "We Belong" (with Ferry CorstenFerry CorstenFerry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry...
) - 2009 "Perfect Sky" (with Espen Gulbrandsen and DJ Julian Vincent)