•		Release Date: 1996		•		Total Tracks: 10
	•		Catalogue Number: AD13CD		•		Total Time: 57:57

When it was released in 1996 on the AD Music label, 'Elysian Fields' received tremendous critical acclaim. Snippets of the album were heard in 1995, when AD Music's David Wright, impressed with Bekki's demo tape, decided to put two tracks on the 1995 AD sampler CD. These pieces, 'Megaera' and 'Elysian Fields (part 1)' became the first and second tracks on Bekki's debut album.  

Tracks from the album have been featured on compilation albums from Italy and Germany; indeed, public reaction to her music in Germany earned Bekki the place of 10th best newcomer in the 1997 Schwingungen awards. In addition, 'Elysian Fields' was the second best-selling CD for 1996 in Derby's Midas Chart, as well as ranking in the top 10 of many radio playlists from both Europe and the USA during 1996 and 1997, notably the syndicated 'Echoes' radio programme.

Originally called 'Twilight's Child', (this title was dropped because it was considered too kitsch), 'Elysian Fields' continues to receive frequent airplay from all four corners of the globe, and remains an excellent seller.

• "Bekki Williams is a keyboard genius. Elysian Fields will calm you, elate you, make you happy and sad. You will discover places in your inner being that you have never been before... this is one of the best synth albums I have heard in a long time... fifty eight minutes of pure audio enjoyment. Elysian Fields is a ‘must have’ for any collection". (Editor’s Choice: Supa-Nova, UK.)

• "So melodic, so soft, so colourful. It's very 'female' music. It feels like a woman's hand is touching your body. Great!" (Radio Jowisz, Poland.)

• "This is Bekki’s first release and it is full of brilliantly composed and executed, full-sounding synth music tracks with strong melodies that comes very much from the classic UK mould. Right from the opening track the music is strong, melodic and excellently constructed. She performs like a true professional with a playing style not far removed from the best of the UK synth music composers. Throughout the entire near hour long set you hear masses of soaring synth melodies and layers with sequencers and percussive rhythm passages that really drive, resulting in an expansive set of 10 panoramic soundscapes full of dynamics and richly textured themes that sound great wherever they are played, and worthy of everything from Tangerine Dream, John Dyson, Andy Pickford, Mark Shreeve, Vangelis and beyond. The sound is dynamic yet deceptively light, powerful but never bombastic and the strength and heart of the music lies in her exquisite compositional skills and emotional execution of the music. A real gem!" (CDS, UK.)

• "This new AD Music release is like a breath of fresh air, not just another UK clone work. She brings a definite feminine sensibility into her music, making it more emotive and ornate... the music is as magical as the title implies". (Eurock, USA.)

• After fighting off the dog, who has a penchant for shredding jiffy bags as they drop through the letterbox, this eagerly awaited debut CD was straight onto the player. The opening two tracks were the reason for my eagerness, being both featured on the '1995AD' CD. 'Megaera' is very upbeat and melodic and has shades of a more modern style Tangerine Dream. 'Elysian Fields Part 1' is a classically based rich and powerful piece of music. Onto the previously unheard material, and immediately we are presented with style that a certain other EM artist from Derby specialises in - Andy Pickford. 'Charon' could easily be taken from 'Terraformer' with its Pickford-style sequencing overlaid with heavenly voices. 'Moon of Artemis' features more AP references with heavy drum patterns and sequencing and again a slightly classical mood. 'Hera' slows things down with a piano solo which develops into a steady synth track, returning to the piano to close. 'Secrets of the Labyrinth' is a track which needs playing many times to pick out everything. Starting with spacey synth washes, the sequences then come in backed by guitar effects. Sequences then dominate before more synth takes over. 'Icarus' has another Pickford-style intro before developing into a really attractive foot-tapper. 'In the Arms of Morpheus' slows things down again, a powerful rhythmic outing with flutey synth and sax sections. 'A Glance from Medusa' needs the volume turned up to fully appreciate it. A real "stormer" of a track with Pickford style sequencing bursting from the speakers. 'Elysian Fields Part 2' closes the album, and actually reminds me more of Robert Fox from the 'Asfafa' / 'Fire and the Rose' days. It features rich orchestral sounds with strong classical leanings, concluding with a return to the theme of 'Part 1' on piano. This CD is a superb debut. Many of you will wonder at times "could this be one Andy Pickford in disguise?" It is certainly as good as his work, and leaves you eagerly waiting for her live appearances and future albums. It's great to hear true EM from a female in what has previously been a male dominated area. If this is anything to go by, let's have more! (SMD, UK).

• "Wonderful. Her music is so soothing and melodic, puts you in another world". (Glen Ellen, CA).

• "Sublime soundscapes. A terrific achievement. It's rare that New-Agey music can actually make you feel emotions, but this one succeeds in splendid fashion and had me close to tears in several places whilst making me want to laugh out loud and hug someone in others. I love it!" (Jason Mellor, UK).

• "Excellent. This CD is great, the lady is very talented indeed. Recommended to anyone who enjoys instrumental music with a classical touch". (Claire Thompson, Dublin).