New Video, 'Albion Voice' 30 April 2012

Welcome to the premiere of the video to My New Single, ‘Albion Voice,’ Hope you all enjoy it. Lots of Love, Bishi xxx

Director: Matthew Hardern
This is the lead track from the album of the same name – Limited free download available from May 28th for the Queens Jubilee !!!
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Recorded over 2 years in London, LA and Buenos Aires this song features, (film composer) John Williams’ string players! It is about the search for identity in a multicultural world.

Bishi’s new album Albion Voice explores themes of Britain ancient and modern, the rich tapestry of East London’s folklore, social politics and cultural mix providing a vivid backdrop to the writing.

New Track: St. George & The Dragon 18 April 2012

Stream my new track St. George & The Dragon.

This song tells the legend of Dragon Hill, a small knoll beneath White Horse Down in Uffington, Wiltshire. It is told that King George slay’d the beast upon the hill and there he is buried to this day. The great white figure (horse or dragon) was scribed in the chalk downs to mark forever place where the dragon lies. And so, say many, lies England.

To ‘turn again’ in English folk lore, is to waken the ground beneath your feet thus binding your wish with the turning of the day/ earth. It is said that when the Dragon stirs again the people of England will return to peace and prosperity, so turn again on Dragon Hill, beneath the hill at Uffington and awake the dragon within.

Happy St Georges Day !!!!

Bishi at International Women's Day at the BFI, Southbank 31 March 2012

On International Women’s Day 2012, Bishi opened a gala performance at the BFI Southbank at the invitation of The Birds Eye View Film Festival in an all star line up that included Romola Garai {The Hour, Atonement} & Abi Morgan {The Hour.}

Thanks to Mike Massaro for these stills from the performance.

'ALBION VOICE' - LISTEN HERE & Click for a Limited FREE DOWNLOAD 28 February 2012

Welcome to the preview of my new single, ‘Albion Voice,’ released on St Georges Day April 23rd.

Its the lead track from the album of the same name – out on May 28th :) Recorded over 2 years in London, LA and Buenos Aires the song features, (film composer) John Williams’ string players! It is about the search for identity in a multicultural world.

Bishi’s new album Albion Voice explores themes of Britain ancient and modern, the rich tapestry of East London’s folklore, social politics and cultural mix providing a vivid backdrop to the writing.

Written by Bishi/ Hardern * Produced by Matthew Hardern * Engineered & mixed by David Peters * String arrangement Neil Kaczor/ Kate St John * Artwork Hardern/Harris * C&P Gryphon Records Ltd 2012

Come and sing on the album!
Next Tuesday – March 6th – at The George and Dragon, 2 Hackney Road, 6-9pm
We are recording a ‘Pub Choir’ as the final session for the album – come add your voice to the record – everyone welcome!

DIA TI MARIA - ZERO 1 Gallery Performance 09 February 2012

Dear Bishi World,

Alas, we are all steadily riding the waves of 2012 with lots of exciting Bishi news to come.
Expect some truly exciting forthcoming events!

To Kick of this Audio Visual feast, here is a special ‘performance,’ video of ‘Dia Ti Maria,’ live from the Zero 1 Gallery in Soho. It’ definitely not the official ‘Dia Ti Maria,’ video, but a unique live document the ‘Maria,’ experience. {And a great teaser for all those unable to be with us at the launch! :)}

Many Thanks to all those involved:
Document of Performance
01 Gallery, Soho, London
11.11.2011

Produced & directed by – Matthew Hardern
Camera – Gabi Norland
Live Visuals – Noriko Okaku
Head wear – Christian Landon
Makeup – Maria Papadopoulou
Stills & special thanks – Dominic Harris
Post production – Toby Fearnside at 01ZERO-ONE