'Albion Voice,' - New Bishi Album.

 

 'Albion Voice' is the album I've been working on this year, to be released on May 25th. The title track, also the lead single, due for release on April 23rd 2012.

In the year London has the Olympics & Diamond Jubilee, graced on it's uncompromising streets, I wanted to make a record that questioned the search for a multi-cultural identity in England today.

This song was originally written on a ukulele in Buenos Aires, having been inspired by reading a Michael Bracewell book called, 'England is Mine.'  It's been performed in the Brighton Pavilion with legendary folk musician, Martin Carthy, who is famed for having inspired, Simon & Garfunkel's 'Scarborough Fair.'
I was also honoured to have John William's string section, play Neil Kaczor's incredible string arrangements. {That's right - John Williams of 'Star Wars' & 'ET' fame!}

I've been buy filming the video in Chichester in one of those freak weeks where England has been blessed with the most glorious weather.

'Dia Ti Maria' Live at the BFI

Hello Bishi World,

It's been some months since I last wrote way back in 2011.

So far in 2012, I released the 'Dia Ti Maria,' single, launched a NEW single called 'Albion Voice,' {more about that later} AND I'm finishing a new album of the same 'Albion Voice,' out in May 2012.

Look out for more Bishi action over the summer...It's going to be a good one.

The 'Dia Ti Maria,' project has been one of those experiences where I've been able to explore my love of audio/visual performance. It's where my love of the work Bruce Nauman, Laurie Anderson & Meredith Monk have come into full orbit.

Directed by my creative partner, Matthew Hardern, here is a performance video shot in the Zero 1 Gallery in Soho, London:

Last week we were honored to perform 'Dia Ti Maria,' for International Women's Day 2012, by The Birds Eye View Film Festival at the BFI Southbank. Special Thanks to Rachel Millward & all the gang at the Birds Eye View Film Festival and to Mike Massaro for these stunning live pictures.