Cistern

Cistern is an album inspired by time Bischoff spent improvising in an empty, two-million-gallon, underground water tank, with a 45-second reverb decay. The unique acoustics of the space forced Bischoff to slow down and adapt his compositional approach - something which, unexpectedly, brought him back to his childhood, and the slow-pace of life he experienced growing up on a sailboat.

Composer and songwriter Jherek Bischoff's third record is an oceanic song cycle that encourages listeners to drop down into their own mind, a safe space in the dark where they are comfortably alone.

The LA-based musical Renaissance man creates an orchestral score for a remembered expanse that casts vivid shadows while avoiding rigid form.

Composer/multi-instrumentalist Bischoff offers a collection of modern classical pieces, occasionally recalling Sigur Rós in its sprawling majesty.

(Leaf)

A dramatic change of direction for the American composer. CD review by Howard Male