Lilium

The Profile

Lilium is a project led by Pascal Humbert and Jean‑Yves Tola of 16 Horsepower. After the largely instrumental Transmission of All the Good-Byes, Short Stories introduced warmer, vocal-focused pieces with contributions from guests including David Eugene Edwards, Kal Cahoone, and Dana Colley.

Core members: Pascal Humbert and Jean‑Yves Tola (both of 16 Horsepower). Short Stories features David Eugene Edwards on “Whitewashed,” vocals by Kal Cahoone, and sax by Dana Colley. The debut Transmission of All the Good-Byes is mostly instrumental; Short Stories shifts toward intimate, twilight songs.

Lilium, the project led by Pascal Humbert and Jean‑Yves Tola (two members of 16 Horsepower), is praised for Short Stories and its autumnal, intimate atmosphere. The review highlights a shift from the more instrumental debut Transmission of All the Good-Byes to warmer, whispery songs. Standout moments include contributions from David Eugene Edwards, Kal Cahoone, and Dana Colley. Some critique is aimed at an intrusive keyboard on a few tracks.