“I have known Yasa over many years as he applied his creative talents to both the One&Only and Atlantis brands, bringing magic and a vibe that reflected each brand’s unique spirit while creating a great atmosphere for our guests. Whether sound designing our resorts or creating the music and concepts for important events, he always demonstrated an ability to internalize the DNA of a brand and express it creatively with passion and soul. Most recently I had the pleasure of working with him and Identity Productions again to create a very important music score to reflect a rich and uplifting feeling that captures the spirit of a contemporary Mexico. He pulled the impossible for us within a very short window of time and created a truly BEAUTIFUL score. His devotion and passion through the creative process to get it just right and to deliver it on time was amazing - not an easy ask, or an easy task. Loving our new soundtrack and hope to do more work going forward!”
— Helen McCabe-Young, Senior Vice President Marketing, Virtuoso Travel, San Diego, USA
“Renowned brands are crafted through the blending of many elements. Yasa’s meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and dedication were crucial ingredients contributing to the success of modern-day Atlantis, Paradise Island. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence set our brand apart. It was no accident that we continued to work with Yasa and Identity Productions for over a decade.”
— George. M. Markantonis, (Past - President - Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas)* COO & President, The Venetian & The Palazzo, Las Vegas, USA.
“Creative, passionate and inspirational, Yasa will elevate your mood before you even realize it! He is an energetic and dedicated talented professional, constantly endeavouring to fulfil others creative requirements from the single business units to global brands. I have been fortunate to work with and witness first hand Yasa’s ability to develop, create and produce authentic sense provoking channels through events, concepts, visual and audible mediums. Yasa’s contributions through his creative direction, completed the sensations and business objectives on every level.”
— André Boersma, COO & General Manager, Playa Grande Golf and Ocean Club, Río San Juan, Cabrera, Dominican Republic
“I have had the pleasure of working with Yasa during the pre-opening of what would become one of the most luxurious Resorts in the world; One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives. Yasa was instrumental in creating the perfect identity for the resort and he did that with the utmost level of professionalism. He is a passionate and committed individual, who always delivers an exceptional product and One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives benefited greatly from his tremendous wealth of knowledge. In view of his outstanding dedication and ability, I am confident that Yasa is a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to work with him. It is with pleasure that I recommend him highly and without hesitation. Please feel free to contact me personally should you require any further information.”
— Sjefke Jansen, GM, Minor Hotels, Maldives
“Yasa is pure genius! He is able to take a vision and not only completely bring it to life with music, but take our guests on a transformative journey at the same time. His passion is contagious, and his creativity and talent in bringing a brand to life is extraordinary. I worked with Yasa on the Atlantis The Royal Grand Reveal weekend in Dubai, and he was an absolute joy. I’m looking forward to our future collaborations together!”
— Kimberley Tittle, Vice President Experiential Productions, Condé Nast, NYC, USA
“I was introduced to Yasa a few years ago and was told he would know what to do, where, and how. Due to our unique position and location, I needed something different, so I worked with him to create an incredible atmosphere, brand, vibe, and sense of place in all my outlets in the resort, and I couldn’t be happier. Not only does he have a very hands-on approach to the curation of music, but he also just cares about the resort’s soul and how we should always respect and care for it. He’s delivered on all fronts, in all spaces, and has made himself available to me and my team at any time, day or night, in whatever time zone we found ourselves. Nothing is too much for Yasa; his generosity of spirit and care is what I admire most about him. He’s a legend, and I value my professional relationship with him!”
— Jason Trollip, Managing Director, The Tides Inn, Northern Neck, Virginia, USA
“It was fantastic to work together with Yasa, who is an exceptionally talented musician and creative director. He took the time to visit our Six Senses properties in Singapore, to understand the needs, the customer and the surroundings and then he went to work. He produced the best compilation of music for our properties, across various genres and for over half a dozen zones. In my thirty-year career, this was the first time that I truly had a complete, high quality, relevant and non-repetitive music collection for all areas, and the best part is Yasa agreed to stay on with us under contract for a year in Singapore to ensure we had refreshed music every quarter. He’s a true gentleman, so well connected and apart from being a master in his profession, he is simply a great guy and a pleasure to work with.”
— Murray L. Aitken, GM / Hotelier, Six Senses, Singapore
“I have worked with Yasa over the past two decades and I have found him to be an incredibly talented and passionate producer who elevates the sense of place by connecting the product, offerings, and the people through music and creative direction, creating exceptional guest experiences. Yasa is reliable, flexible, committed to the cause and very creative in his approach, to a level of mastery in his profession. I look forward to our continued collaboration into the future.”
— Carlton D. Russell, Managing Director, The Cove, Eleuthera, Bahamas
“I have worked with Yasa for many years on Atlantis and he has consistently delivered a first-class product. Be it be a superb custom designed original musical landscape or a unique concept for a new property, Yasa has always known just what was needed to bring the project to life. Yasa is an extremely talented individual on many artistic and creative levels.””
— Michele Wiltshire Vice President, CNX A Condé Nast Company, NYC, USA
“Collaborating with Yasa was an absolute pleasure. His creative finesse and skill in infusing profound soul and positive energy into both our event and the Rolls Royce brand emerged as the cornerstone that not only fulfilled but impeccably conveyed our message to our discerning VIP clientele. His remarkable vision and expertise culminated in an astonishingly cohesive and impactful presentation.”
— Mohammad EL-Arishy, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Dubai, UAE
“We have worked with Yasa and Identity Productions on many occasions during our years with Kerzner International. Yasa is an outstanding professional that approaches creative productions with addictive passion and inspiring creativity. The result always was exceptional. I hope to have to the chance to work with him again.”
— Elmar Pichorner, Partner Atelier EPJ, Dubai, UAE
“Yasa is a producer who understands how to balance professionalism with passion. I’ve worked with him on the launch of One&Only Resorts and Atlantis The Palm in Dubai where the productions and conceptions he created contributed to the best atmospheres and guest experiences. He understands that ambiance is organic and merely harnessed rather than anything tangible. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Yasa again in the future.”
— Jenny Naylor, Director Graf PR & Marketing, London, United Kingdom
