tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50658591237145105122024-02-19T17:33:47.425-08:00Jherek BischoffJherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-70221787140828474722012-07-25T02:35:00.000-07:002012-07-25T02:49:48.869-07:00Goodbye Blogspot, Hello Awesome New Website...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">I am writing to announce that I finally have a <a href="http://jherekbischoff.com/">proper website</a>! I want to thank the fine folks at <a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/artists/view/55/Jherek%20Bischoff">The Leaf Label</a> for pulling this together! They did a wonderful job and made me an awesome site and I am incredibly excited to now have this as a hub for everything coming up! There is a lot!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">So make sure you head over to <a href="http://jherekbischoff.com/">jherekbischoff.com</a> for all the latest news as I will no longer be updating this site. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">On the site you can also sign up for <b>my newsletter</b> to keep abreast of all of my news! </span>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-66522432697959221012012-06-12T03:44:00.001-07:002012-06-12T03:48:30.784-07:00New Live DatesNew shows supporting and performing with <a href="http://www.amandapalmer.net/shows/">Amanda Palmer</a>...<br />
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<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1258">Tue 12 Jun 2012</a><br />
Platoon Art Gallery, Berlin, GERMANY <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1259">Thu 14 Jun 2012</a><br />
Roter Salon, Berlin, GERMANY <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1260">Mon 18 Jun 2012</a><br />
Village Underground, London, UK <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1261">Wed 20 Jun 2012</a><br />
Village Underground, London, UK <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1268">Wed 27 Jun 2012</a><br />
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1262">Thu 28 Jun 2012</a><br />
Momenta Art, Brooklyn, NY, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1263">Thu 12 Jul 2012</a><br />
Public Works, San Francisco, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1264">Fri 13 Jul 2012</a><br />
Public Works, San Francisco, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1269">Wed 18 Jul 2012</a><br />
The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1265">Thu 19 Jul 2012</a><br />
Pop Tart Gallery, Los Angeles, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1266">Wed 1 Aug 2012</a><br />
The Middle East, Boston, MA, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1267">Thu 2 Aug 2012</a><br />
The Middle East, Boston, MA, USA <br />
<a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/live/view/1251">Sat 1 Dec 2012</a><br />
The Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA, USA <br />
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<br />Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-35917905898216082572012-06-05T23:16:00.000-07:002012-06-05T23:16:56.024-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today marks the day of the world wide release of my record Composed! So incredibly happy that my ears are flapping!<br />
To get the record into your very own hands and ears, follow the links!<br />
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CD/LP (UK + Europe) @ <a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/releases/view/182/Jherek%20Bischoff/Composed/BAY%2083CD" target="_blank">The Leaf Label</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.insound.com/search/?query=Jherek+Bischoff" target="_blank">Insound</a></div>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-89152433678146381012012-05-25T16:49:00.000-07:002012-05-25T16:49:22.854-07:00I'm excited to present my new album, <a href="http://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1337873987-944a98289354ca5d8bc1e293fd7cda76-eb20b76?pa=9477189586" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">"Composed"</a>. You can find out more (and where to get hold of it) by visiting <a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/releases/view/182/Jherek%20Bischoff/Composed/BAY%2083CD" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">The Leaf Label</a> or <a href="http://www.brassland.org/album.php?catno=027" style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Brassland</a>.<br />
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I am thrilled that my new record <a href="http://jherekbischoff.com/" target="_blank">“Composed”</a> is so close to coming out and is now <a href="http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/album-stream/jherek-bischoff-composed-best-fit-exclusive-98349" target="_blank">streaming</a>! I
have been working on this record since May of 2009 and it has been a
wild journey! What started out as songs written on a ukulele and me
humming gibberish has blossomed into a full orchestra and collaborations
with pretty much all of my heroes! What started out as me as a very
behind the scenes guy that was always afraid to ask people to
participate in my own thing turned into quite the opposite.<br />
<br />This record is the culmination of so many things, it makes it a
little hard to write about. Mostly, it has shown me that everything
musically I have done in the past has been for a reason and all of the
musical and non musical growing pains I have gone through have brought
me to this insanely special place of working with so many wonderful
musicians, singers, and the labels that have given this record a home.
It has given me greater appreciation for my past, time with all of the
bands that I have been in and worked with, which in turn gives me a real
awareness of how exciting this time is. Many of these collaborators had
never heard of me and had absolutely no obligation to be involved, but
decided to collaborate because they believed in the music they heard.
This gives me a lot of hope personally and for humanity!<br />
<br />I had a show in February at <a href="http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/02/jherek_bischoff_1.html" target="_blank">The Ecstatic Music Festival</a> that brought
everything to light. The concert was all of the tunes from <a href="http://jherekbischoff.com/" target="_blank">“Composed”</a>
and featured nearly all of the musicians that played on the record, most
of the singers as well as a couple of my best friends. All of these
people that had been put together one at a time on my little laptop and
some headphones, were all now in the same room together. As I looked
around the room and saw all of these amazing personalities and friends,
even in the midst of all of the craziness, I made a conscious effort to
take a minute every so often to really take in all of the love and
support these people have given me and to remember this time where
everyone is healthy, happy and freaking awesome. It was the most
beautiful night of my life (so far!)!<br />
<br />This record to me is a celebration of my friends, family,
collaborators, and to all of the musicians I have crossed paths with on
the road and at home. I am taking this moment right now, before this
record is released into the world and hopefully into your hands and
hoping that my happiness and all of this love travels into your ears and
spreads love bugs all over your brain.<br />
<br />This year I will be doing several tours with my friend <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amandapalmer/amanda-palmer-the-new-record-art-book-and-tour" target="_blank">Amanda Palmer</a>. I will be playing bass in her band and also opening a lot of her
shows. I also have some big shows later in the year planned in Seattle
and NY. I hope to travel to your neck of the woods soon, so check in to
my website <a href="http://jherekbischoff.com/" target="_blank">jherekbischoff.com</a> every once in a while and come see a show!<br />
<br />Sincerely<br />
Jherek Bischoff<br />Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-55256583563005029602012-05-15T16:57:00.000-07:002012-05-15T16:57:03.087-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out the new video for "Young & Lovely" Featuring <a href="http://www.parentheticalgirls.com/main/">Zac Pennington</a> and <a href="http://www.s-o-k-o.com/">Soko</a>! The video was directed by my good friend <a href="https://yaledrama.digication.com/mcquilken/hello//">Michael McQuilken</a> and was filmed during a couple days we had off while recording for <a href="http://www.amandapalmer.net/content/news/">Amanda Palmer's</a> record in Melbourne Australia. The whole concept and cast was based on our surroundings and the good friends that we made while spending 6 weeks there in Melbourne. The cinematographer is a lovely man named <a href="http://www.jimbatt.com/">Jim Batt</a> . A very nice, talented and hard working man. We also got access to the insanely cool apartment owned by David Walsh of <a href="http://mona.net.au/">Mona Museum</a> fame. It was a lovely experience working with a bunch of new friends in beautiful Melbourne! I hope you enjoy!
XO
Jherek<br />
Cast -<br />
<br />Anthony Cleave (as MAN)<br />Saint Clare (as DAWN)<br /><br />additional performers<br />Jherek Bischoff (as CONDUCTOR)<br />Heather Rush (as DAMSEL)<br />Jess Daly (as MOON)<br />Chad Raines (as SUN)<br />Kim Boekbinder (as MUSICIAN)<br />Otis Glenn (as BOY)<br /><br />song by<br />Jherek Bischoff (feat. Zac Pennington and Soko)<br /><br />directed and edited by<br />Michael McQuilken<br /><br />produced by<br />Jherek Bischoff<br />Michael McQuilken<br /><br />cinematography/first camera<br />Jim Batt<br /><br />assistant to the cinematographer/second camera<br />Joel Loxton<br /><br />production stylists<br />Jess Daly<br />Anthony Cleave<br /><br />makeup by<br />Jess Daly<br /><br />props designed and built by<br />Chad Raines<br />Jherek Bischoff<br /><br />video concept by<br />Chad Raines<br />Jherek Bischoff<br />Michael McQuilken<br /><br />production assistant<br />Heather Rush<br /><br />apartment donated by<br />David Walsh<br /><br />apartment coordinated by<br />James Walsh (a.k.a. DJ Dameza)Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-88387138326667649482012-04-20T12:13:00.003-07:002012-04-20T12:22:37.519-07:00Free music!For a limited time you can stream 2 songs from "Composed" for free! These two songs feature my collaborations with David Byrne, Zac Pennington (Parenthetical Girls) and Soko! Both songs will appear on a very limited edition 7" for Record Store Day. I will be performing a short set at my favorite record store in the world, with some of my best friends! 7pm sharp!<br />Enjoy!<br /><iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=1736331598/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://jherekbischoffbrassland.bandcamp.com/album/composed-preview-record-store-day-7">COMPOSED preview / Record Store Day 7" by Jherek Bischoff</a></iframe>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-39084441833079264862012-03-27T08:26:00.002-07:002012-03-27T08:34:46.617-07:00New Album, Composed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZA_iyfKOgPEavpsftj76b6W2-K7GFYA-8Jv55LIGT_qawj5JeZlVKtcbieWsXNnlZnwIK1n_AQolz3EuH3UUoL6p0tRrwiZb3g00ycRoXVXitDIWNmrkBiHYtjnZv8AwF1c8NCz3Vw/s1600/BAY83CD_RGB300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZA_iyfKOgPEavpsftj76b6W2-K7GFYA-8Jv55LIGT_qawj5JeZlVKtcbieWsXNnlZnwIK1n_AQolz3EuH3UUoL6p0tRrwiZb3g00ycRoXVXitDIWNmrkBiHYtjnZv8AwF1c8NCz3Vw/s400/BAY83CD_RGB300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724600528576202754" /></a><br />After years of work, I am extremely pleased to officially announce the release of my record <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Composed</span></span>. It will be coming out in late May on <a href="http://brassland.org/artist.php?id=152">Brassland</a> (US) and <a href="http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/artists/view/55/Jherek%20Bischoff">The Leaf Label</a> (UK). This record is the most exciting project I have ever worked on due largely to the amazing collaborators I have had the chance to work with. It is also exciting because through this process I feel like I have very organically found a way to utilize all of the things I have learned through playing music for most of my life in a genuine way. If you told me 5 years ago that I would be composing orchestral music and collaborating with my heroes I would have thought your were nuts!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2012/mar/27/new-music-jherek-biscoff">The Guardian</a> premiered the track '<span style="font-weight:bold;">Young And Lovely</span>' (which features <a href="http://www.parentheticalgirls.com/">Zac Pennington</a> & <a href="http://www.s-o-k-o.com/">Soko</a>) today. You can also listen and download it for free from my <a href="http://jherekbischoff.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp page</a>.<br /><br />Check out the trailer for the record that gives a glimpse into most of the songs. <br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/38977192?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/38977192">Composed</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jherekbischoff">Jherek Bischoff</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />Track list-<br />1. Introduction (Defeat)<br /><br />2. Eyes (Jherek Bischoff & David Byrne)<br /><br />3. The Secret Of The Machines (with Caetano Veloso & Greg Saunier)<br /><br />4. The Nest (with Mirah Zeitlyn & Paris Hurley)<br /><br />5. Blossom (Jherek Bischoff with Nels Cline)<br /><br />6. Your Ghost (with Craig Wedren)<br /><br />7. Counting (with Carla Bozulich)<br /><br />8. Young And Lovely (with Zac Pennington & Soko)<br /><br />9. Insomnia, Death And The Sea (with Dawn McCarthy)Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-53504380869541446152011-12-07T14:27:00.000-08:002011-12-07T14:39:07.349-08:00Big show coming up!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QB6btLf_dploHmYzfCnnSN0ULiBCaXETjpgmuhDZtGQ6akVYTU1fBYWcEsufzYJlgB92yynzRQgvFRSn-jgIe8G8GN96BkZkE0qPqdDusnYqM2SQwN4ZU2ZDx11h5q4IcgENmBKdsQ/s1600/2-4_collage%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QB6btLf_dploHmYzfCnnSN0ULiBCaXETjpgmuhDZtGQ6akVYTU1fBYWcEsufzYJlgB92yynzRQgvFRSn-jgIe8G8GN96BkZkE0qPqdDusnYqM2SQwN4ZU2ZDx11h5q4IcgENmBKdsQ/s400/2-4_collage%25282%2529.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683517537932252466" /></a><br /><br />Feb.4 2012 - Merkin Hall NYC<br /><br />A co-presentation with Wordless Music<br /><br />Musical polymath Jherek Bischoff is joined by an all-star cast of guest vocalists from his new album, due out in February, including David Byrne, Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think), Greg Saunier (Deerhoof), Mirah and Zac Pennington (Parenthetical Girls). This concert features the Wordless Music Orchestra, supplemented by a number of Bischoff’s long-time collaborators, and marks the first-ever collaboration between Wordless Music and the Ecstatic Music Festival.<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="410px" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jherekbischoff/jherek-bischoff-with-the-wordless-music-orchestra/widget/video.html" width="480px"></iframe> <br />I have started a Kickstarter page to help raise funds for transportation for all of the out of town artists. You can donate here! Thank you so much for your support!<br> <iframe frameborder="0" height="380px" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jherekbischoff/jherek-bischoff-with-the-wordless-music-orchestra/widget/card.html" width="220px"></iframe>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-43329427145970706982011-11-28T19:40:00.000-08:002011-11-28T19:48:22.353-08:00Song giveaway!Brassland is giving away song a day in honor of their 10 year anniversary, and today they are featuring an instrumental version of a song off my upcoming record "Composed"!<br />The version of this song that will be on the record will feature vocals by the INCREDIBLE Caetano Veloso! This track also features Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) playing that radical drum solo at the end!<object height="265" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1253155"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="265" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1253155" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/brassland/sets/giveaway">Song-a-Day Giveaway</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/brassland">Brassland</a></span>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-8983658479759065862011-07-01T22:35:00.000-07:002011-07-01T23:21:28.317-07:00Ambient Orchestra Video!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx-xJH5NGZ5nXzfiYve40L0dcrhCct1b_hIleGsPopKFZzg4kl65enHdaUaazazd9kJbLmYW99DtYjBXWt3sQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dygnAy7-HA_f3EeuY1AfAarSkj9y7nbXTYo8eYbG3pwRVYQ3fKhGDDDzxjEELknWUOtwRxynpXfYCWwUuTOHQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Hello! For the first time in my musical career, I finally have something well documented! I am so extremely pleased to be able to share with everyone what I have been up to! This was shot live at The Chapel Performance Space in Seattle by some folks from Into The Woods (intothewoods.tv). I have more videos to share but they will come out later. This will give you a taste! For better quality video head over to vimeo.com/jherekbischoff<br />xoJherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-40277655025766808942011-05-30T02:28:00.000-07:002011-05-30T03:21:21.699-07:00NW New Works<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qpHoUnlVVtZCeLSJaHbQ1nYxn39gxBXxCrgrE7s0S55i4dpxKpsqBoEttUAv20ZU0_P64sPFTELD5mtBBrBf0IJlv9sddma82B9j4kXGRA85SnaSa_ua3fqoGcpm4HIFfeNZc_S8qA/s1600/1011_nwnw2_0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qpHoUnlVVtZCeLSJaHbQ1nYxn39gxBXxCrgrE7s0S55i4dpxKpsqBoEttUAv20ZU0_P64sPFTELD5mtBBrBf0IJlv9sddma82B9j4kXGRA85SnaSa_ua3fqoGcpm4HIFfeNZc_S8qA/s400/1011_nwnw2_0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612438980338074306" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.ontheboards.org/performances/nw-new-works-festival-2011"></a> There are some exciting shows coming up next month! On The Boards NW New Works Festival will be featuring a ton of great performances. I have been collaborating with a lot of dance works lately and two of these groups have been chosen to participate in the festival. <br />Part & Parcel (Allie Hankins) has a really great show happening with a lot of themes that are very close to me including great distances and the sea, which are both themes I am very familiar with, so this collaboration has been very satisfying for me. One of the pieces that will be included I created by contact micing the inside of a piano-turned-sculpture, that has been outside in the elements for the past 20 years. This piano sculpture is outside of the post office on Bainbridge Island that I used to go to with my mother. I used to sit outside the post office and throw rocks at the piano to make these insane dissonant chords. One evening a while back, I went to Bainbridge Island late at night and contact miced the piano, recording every sound I could get out of it. I then cut up these sounds in my computer to create this piece. I am super happy this piece finally found a home. <br />Weekend two features Haruko Nishimura performing restructured dance from the Red Shoes Project and some of my pieces from the show, performed by myself and a live string quartet.<br />One final note; my old main man, Sam Mickens, has created music for Shannon Stewart's piece that I am sure will be great, also in the 2nd weekend!<br /><br />Weekend 1 | Mainstage Theater Showcase<br />June 11 - 12 at 8pm<br />Holcombe Waller – Music (Portland)<br />Part & Parcel – Dance<br />Paige Barnes – Dance<br />Jessica Jobaris & general magic – Dance<br /><br />Weekend 2 | Mainstage Theater Showcase<br />June 19 - 18 at 8pm<br />aluminum siding & mattisonthemove - Dance<br />Haruko Nishimura - Dance<br />The Blank Department - Music<br />Shannon Stewart – Dance | FilmJherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-8061922714795428112011-05-30T01:16:00.000-07:002011-05-30T03:04:18.365-07:00Stop Motion!<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HJh7fpB_lG0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>I just finished a soundtrack for a fantastic short film by the amazing Eva Hall. I was introduced to her and her work through our mutual friend Jason Webley, who thought we would make good collaborators. I had a great time working on this. I used cello and some homemade instruments built by the Degenerate Art Ensemble that are in the Frye Art Museum's current exhibition, as well as one of Robert Wilson's ancient pots that I sampled at the Watermill Center. I hope you enjoy!!Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-33579844357907847532011-05-30T00:50:00.000-07:002011-05-30T03:01:49.350-07:00Degenerate Art Ensemble pics and closing thoughtsWell, The Degenerate Art Ensembles Red Shoes shows have come to a close. It was such an incredible journey from start to finish. I had a chance to write string quartets, brass band music, a totally disgusting mish mash of midi music that we called Midi Madness, subsonic bass frequencies, and choral music for the St. James Chorus! The project took us out to NYC and The Watermill Center (see post below), and was an introduction to working with the INSANELY talented Dohee Lee. The show took place in four locations around the First Hill neighborhood here in Seattle. I took myself to the limit with performing by playing bass, drum, keyboard, sousaphone, amputated leg, and laptop... CRAZY! I want to thank everyone who came out and REALLY thank all of the volunteers and amazing collaborators that were involved in this very ambitious project! Here are some beautiful pictures from Bruce Tom.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR96FTqU3tWrBAO2HAY8E2GpwtY1AW9VQsPTbeCQkbutuWxvFxa15XzDYAgsjJZRt7nTKr5jKuTZ6vYfylDN-njuAHdi89HoKC-dDehyphenhyphen2IQukDp8685n3XMycnnDfhVr5e2372SkUl1w/s1600/249801_10150218824357137_664927136_7066645_528150_s.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR96FTqU3tWrBAO2HAY8E2GpwtY1AW9VQsPTbeCQkbutuWxvFxa15XzDYAgsjJZRt7nTKr5jKuTZ6vYfylDN-njuAHdi89HoKC-dDehyphenhyphen2IQukDp8685n3XMycnnDfhVr5e2372SkUl1w/s400/249801_10150218824357137_664927136_7066645_528150_s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612414282035835666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCxxPNnO-TAQ9ojDBt2mevwAbZIg4rf-sOztvz3xpV3C9k4TZMEjVxmmCDJTLAk2WnWXM-5GmWqGS7y9ZLa0c5XxUtnpS1dX95cgfg9gQXJbb1EYYQfqey-nKn8gVC_NY3VUUAQdB3Q/s1600/-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 111px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ehXrtjhwtc62u-iA4QEUdVc2nQEwHHdLeygZ29wiYcDKH_iFKzdaZLnjPyK17i2T3zTP-k_X6ALdqqqXhn3p9pHTScMFCL7pppYpTUDECq59pr0Hyim7e6Rb_azn7xOX78UooF-eWQ/s400/-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612414284368833506" /></a>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-83060587609158344652011-03-24T21:23:00.000-07:002011-03-24T22:10:22.556-07:00Rober Wilson's Watermill Center Residency<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAH3-foZMsmPp6OT3oNZsC7cQgywBWULSwFy5SSJubMQiLT3E92PGIeXWSon0ksehvp4YOoVw5W6NJDoszL8VPrgUDLXEYm0DKweewQmxSHh49ZsltfFw9Lb6WcFZ1MtvpnO1RVICag/s1600/IMG_1185.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aD-eC_pu7bnR8nzPKFnFUDRMicKktnc-h1VdZya2g0qOcbiJfCNyiBhbREvMXZ_tTSCJM0y9RIJKUc9x6J3GnTjlrsibiIfJpEE5T265k3ISfltxEBuUERDSzeMwa1Y6feaQIgDh-w/s400/IMG_1128.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587870609903629474" /></a><br />I am currently in New York state at Robert Wilson's Watermill Center. I am here with The Degenerate Art Ensemble for a couple weeks working super intensely. This place is like nowhere else I have ever been. It is like an insanely well curated art museum where you are actually able to touch and interact with the art. Everything is a piece of art here, from the chairs we sit on, to the bowls we eat out of (they have catalog numbers written on the bottoms!) There are modern art pieces as well as little pop art things that have no real "value". It is exciting to see some of these priceless pieces of art along side things that still have artistic merit, but are readily available in stores or found on the side of a road. It reminds you to look for art in everything! There is a fantastic library here too with rare and out of print art books. One of the most exciting things I have done here is record a library of samples of 29 of the ancient pots that are on shelves around the building. Some of these pots date back to as early as 2000 BC. I would pick up a pot(extremely carefully!) and find the resonant frequency of the pot by singing into it and then record it. I then put each pot onto a different key of my midi keyboard so every note corresponds with a different pot. I did not change any of the natural pitches of the pots and left the tuning to be decided by the pots themselves. Here is the first little piece I made to demonstrate.<object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12509273%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-RuJiq&secret_url=true"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12509273%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-RuJiq&secret_url=true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff/singing-pots-study-1/s-RuJiq">Singing Pots Study 1</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff">Jherek Bischoff</a></span> It was truly amazing to sing into these ancient pots. It is crazy to imagine that some of these 4000 year old pots may have never been sung into, and I feel super lucky to be in a place that not only has these in their collection, but also embrace and trust artists to interact with them in their own way. How much more generous could you ever be! Thank you Robert Wilson! Looking forward to writing some music with these!Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-59468910942936542812011-03-20T10:40:00.001-07:002011-03-20T10:53:12.606-07:00Privilege Pt. 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgF1SPzvwdhxsd_2JmOsQtGxi7xA1Qnp3KPbKgE8-fQhXXw0bEdlLLHbCbpKCeumNkZ0agozne3n-Od5MZFDd_9yRvhOukV1gWRkDFP1rfNLBzV_8CRtoLwzBB7waGog41J8FTJzVEQ/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgF1SPzvwdhxsd_2JmOsQtGxi7xA1Qnp3KPbKgE8-fQhXXw0bEdlLLHbCbpKCeumNkZ0agozne3n-Od5MZFDd_9yRvhOukV1gWRkDFP1rfNLBzV_8CRtoLwzBB7waGog41J8FTJzVEQ/s400/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586218442298073490" /></a><br />My crazy face is the cover of the newest installment of the 5 part Privilege set by Parenthetical Girls. These will also be hand numbered in my blood. My mom watches too many crime dramas and is afraid that someone will use this blood at a crime scene, while Zac assures me that actually now we can get away with anything, that we can call plausible deniability because now our blood is widely available. Anyways to commit crimes with our blood, or to just listen to some new tunes.. Head on over to www.parentheticalgirls.comJherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-64314285993282205282011-03-17T01:43:00.000-07:002011-03-17T02:04:04.031-07:00Free MusicA cover I just made of an X-Ray Press Song. Featuring Paris Hurley (Violins), Amy Denio (Sax), Myself on everything else.<br><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12100487&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=9d08db"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12100487&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=9d08db" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff/the-terms-jherek-bischoff">The Terms (Jherek Bischoff version)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff">Jherek Bischoff</a></span><br /><br><br />This is an orchestral version of Konono No. 1's Kule Kule. Released on a CD named Tradi-Mods Vs. Rockers on Crammed Discs (2011)<br />The song features-<br />Jherek Bischoff- Bass, Cello<br />Paris Hurley- Violins<br />Brianna Atwell- Violas<br />Beth Fleenor- Bass Clarinet<br />Sam Boshnack- Trumpet<br />Fred Hawkinson- Trombone <br><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12100761&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=9d08db"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12100761&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=9d08db" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff/kule-kule-orchestral-version">Kule Kule (Orchestral Version)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff">Jherek Bischoff</a></span>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-79597578370239745732011-03-17T01:22:00.000-07:002011-03-17T01:30:24.227-07:00At the Museum!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqC-TyEv2F4n6oMwKi75bSICXp1loZcvvPkr0ga9Pll443QbsI35-OgePt1kfEvZg97n1cNwEzC7r2c_TpBT1alld9TCnS-6ZGVhZi4MPwxFgIgQ8KYAxbw7dN25GucVekn3r-NcZZw/s1600/frye_dae_banner2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqC-TyEv2F4n6oMwKi75bSICXp1loZcvvPkr0ga9Pll443QbsI35-OgePt1kfEvZg97n1cNwEzC7r2c_TpBT1alld9TCnS-6ZGVhZi4MPwxFgIgQ8KYAxbw7dN25GucVekn3r-NcZZw/s400/frye_dae_banner2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584963336569789538" /></a><br />Hello, <br />Beginning March 19th the Frye Art Museum in Seattle will be hosting a retrospective exhibition of all things Degenerate Art Ensemble. I have been a part of the DAE off and on for the last 10 years with about 5 years of full time membership. I have recently rejoined the group for their Red Shoes project to be held May 12, 19, 26 and June 2nd. I am mostly just composing along with founder Joshua Kohl. We are writing a huge variety of music ranging from string quartets to brass band to choral music. I am super excited to see all of the work put in by so many talented folks finally collected in 1 space to be viewed by the public!Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-34876505001147780662011-01-24T02:19:00.000-08:002011-01-24T02:21:25.865-08:00Ambient Orchestral Show. One Night Only!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaSD3QzfZz5G_Pi_A1aJVzI_7ktTOIK_RvtwCSBjZDz59agw8HxLec9J_RwfNTuxoCJdvS0S6NLj1sTd6Gi1vhKmhyphenhyphenwjQUW-H7kHLFqTBnsrM2qmJUQ9xwV3iQx_hWjOd90yIymHBwQ/s1600/JsHandbill.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaSD3QzfZz5G_Pi_A1aJVzI_7ktTOIK_RvtwCSBjZDz59agw8HxLec9J_RwfNTuxoCJdvS0S6NLj1sTd6Gi1vhKmhyphenhyphenwjQUW-H7kHLFqTBnsrM2qmJUQ9xwV3iQx_hWjOd90yIymHBwQ/s400/JsHandbill.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565695476609010594" /></a><br />On February 19th, I will be premiering a collection of ten ambient pieces composed during a recent residency at Port Townsend’s Fort Warden State Park. These pieces were specifically written for and recorded in the Park’s Cistern -- an empty, two million gallon, underground water tank, boasting unique acoustic properties which produce an incredible, 45-second reverb decay. For this one-time musical event, Jherek will be joined by a live orchestra, as well as sound engineers, to help recreate the incredible reverb and ambience of the Cistern in surround sound.<br /><br />I will write more about this event as it gets closer!Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-34065098335356029982011-01-09T16:53:00.000-08:002011-01-09T23:31:58.511-08:00Organ Recording!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx_nRumpy9ce7WmtfFWmdKYMss_IbFXMzGsXx3VNXIJlwOW-UkB0z5evwojAUOb4B5HnjCw0bQe51jl3D-baw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />On Friday I had the chance to get into St. Marks Cathedral in Seattle and have their organist play a few of my pieces on their huge organ! It was super amazing. To hear that much sound coming from 1 person, activating thousands of pipes... wheeeew! It was a very exciting moment for me. When I was maybe 12 or so, my school took all us kids on a field trip to check out all the major religions and houses of worship. We ended up at St. Marks Cathedral. They took us up to the organ and a man played the organ for us. This was right around the time when I was choosing an instrument to play. He showed us the range of the instrument and when he played those foot pedals and made the gigantic bass notes come out, well I really believe that that was when I decided to play bass. To feel the whole place vibrating and to hear the wind whizzing through the tubes, it really had an impact on me. So to come around probably close to 20 years later(!!!!) and hear my music played on this instrument was a real pleasure. I recorded 3 pieces. <br />1. A song I wrote for Parenthetical Girls.<br />2. A song for string quartet that I arranged for the organ.<br />3. A piece that Mayumi Heider wrote. She wrote this great piece that when I found out I would be getting access to this organ we arranged it specifically for it. <br />I would like to thank Robb Kunz for recording and Alan DePuy for being kind enough to play our music!Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-81444090721212106852010-12-13T13:03:00.000-08:002011-03-17T11:30:33.755-07:00Kule Kule Live @ Nuemos<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw2qWae95j56ooX2I_MzVV3eGGAT0Lkq8LIMcEXztvuKWYgnN7yBmKhWAbzoxu57daGcRnu9bLuZ7EtSp0amA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Last night at Nuemos in Seattle. Me and my sextet played a bunch of songs including this one. I arranged this cover of Konono No 1's Kule Kule for this crew of players and it turned out well. The video and audio were shot on my Iphone so its not so clear but I think I might be getting a different more high quality version of it soon. Thanks Mayumi for shooting this! <br />Also been working super hard on this new Kultur Shock record. It is sounding really cool and it is really fun to be around this different kind of music. Yesterday we recorded about 20 people marching and singing which was great. Tomorrow, horns and more violins. should be wrapping it up this weekend!<br><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12100761"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12100761" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff/kule-kule-orchestral-version">Kule Kule (Orchestral Version)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jherek-bischoff">Jherek Bischoff</a></span>Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-62127106049900934282010-12-06T00:06:00.000-08:002010-12-06T00:15:48.998-08:00Brain Fried..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizx2VzTCBR16E0zFbYlnatUR62KitBpyyXYYuUNe5SlwuhiqeEwvZS1CAUwAyL1IOUjdazjAEIVFLvX8B6wqs5e-HuBBEmLaFozHT6PdW4XpI0YW3EuFEApakfzYPwauhuLXn6Qbby2Q/s1600/photo%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizx2VzTCBR16E0zFbYlnatUR62KitBpyyXYYuUNe5SlwuhiqeEwvZS1CAUwAyL1IOUjdazjAEIVFLvX8B6wqs5e-HuBBEmLaFozHT6PdW4XpI0YW3EuFEApakfzYPwauhuLXn6Qbby2Q/s400/photo%25284%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547477973718411122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHDHuGTs5j87dmtabE0ByS2u9H_l5q5du5dwGRrgOKEugwqFFL3FOPC7wboDTzmIM2jmsf8-uIKxu4U1F2o1jgLdPa-jaRJ4r9CislWOQl4zPwOc2AU_93kU9QeV_xbOpMnayKRFbWg/s1600/photo%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHDHuGTs5j87dmtabE0ByS2u9H_l5q5du5dwGRrgOKEugwqFFL3FOPC7wboDTzmIM2jmsf8-uIKxu4U1F2o1jgLdPa-jaRJ4r9CislWOQl4zPwOc2AU_93kU9QeV_xbOpMnayKRFbWg/s400/photo%25283%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547477965907960034" /></a><br />I just completed a long crazy string quartet this evening.. My brain has totally melted. The composition is for a performance with The Degenerate Art Ensemble for our big Frye Art Museum exhibit/Performance mid next year. Doesn't look like much but I am pretty excited about it. I haven't written by hand in a looooong time and man.. my fingers hurt like crazy! I realized I haven't even picked up a pencil in ages. It felt nice to compose this way again. I wish I could have been away from my computer, but I was composing off of a video of Haruko Nishimura dancing a crazy doll dance. I am going to go try it all out with a real string quartet tomorrow.. Maybe if I am fancy enough I will post some audio from the rehearsal. Okay..blah blah blah.. I am going to go watch bad tv now.Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-81538838702973539652010-12-03T19:25:00.000-08:002010-12-03T19:33:28.120-08:00Nuemos December 12thI will be playing at Nuemos in Seattle on December 12th. I will be playing twice that evening. My own group will be opening the show and will feature songs new and oldish. The group will consist of-<br />Paris Hurley- Violin<br />Alex Guy- Viola<br />Tracy Hagen- Cello<br />Beth Fleenor Clarinet/Bass Clarinet<br />Paul Kikuchi- Percussion<br />Me- A bunch of instruments<br />I will also be playing with Alex's band Led To Sea with all of the same players and more. Led To Sea is Alex Guy's project and is super great. I produced the last 2 records she put out and am super proud of her and her music.<br />Hope to see you there!Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-1974037649764957192010-12-02T19:06:00.000-08:002010-12-02T19:15:12.763-08:00Kulture shock<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXy_bvdEnc7lum2gBwDVihc-3XFAvqb6XFER1_Z7rQXUS0THE3n1R4Jp30KSc-k_-2XVHo5QebEy_v-6PWss9XPjpDkAfUc7nGBPKRGRLL1DBupsGQsM1-LNCMwLXFyC1yXGHJVOBpw/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXy_bvdEnc7lum2gBwDVihc-3XFAvqb6XFER1_Z7rQXUS0THE3n1R4Jp30KSc-k_-2XVHo5QebEy_v-6PWss9XPjpDkAfUc7nGBPKRGRLL1DBupsGQsM1-LNCMwLXFyC1yXGHJVOBpw/s400/photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546287474041410898" /></a><br />Next week I will be recording with the band Kultur Shock. I will be in charge of recording vocals, violin and saxophone (I think). I am excited about this because their music is great and much different than anything else I have ever worked on. The drums, bass and guitar were recorded by Jack Endino. I took the opportunity last week to check out his studio and watch how he works as well as hear what Kultur Shock were up to. It's always fun for me to see how other people work. I tried to get a better picture of Jack, but he was super focused and sat in this position with ears toward the speakers the entire time I was there.Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-58758051749900445182010-12-02T17:11:00.000-08:002010-12-02T17:13:10.041-08:00Privilege 3 is done.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyuqy0hER7bvDtLJ6F6NzaJDZq9ogyHoLTl8b3bOi_fm4dhkj7IC8_rpFyFcL_qqHIzVraxE5Wjx01onrQZQxCsXPWHYDpxryGA1vskppTOXZfk1_p37AJg5W9kaumT84zW7aqgf6tQ/s1600/My+HipstaPrint+0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyuqy0hER7bvDtLJ6F6NzaJDZq9ogyHoLTl8b3bOi_fm4dhkj7IC8_rpFyFcL_qqHIzVraxE5Wjx01onrQZQxCsXPWHYDpxryGA1vskppTOXZfk1_p37AJg5W9kaumT84zW7aqgf6tQ/s400/My+HipstaPrint+0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546257721820280914" /></a><br />All finished. Shut it dooooown.Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5065859123714510512.post-69251372409623831052010-11-28T22:48:00.000-08:002010-11-29T02:38:55.546-08:00Congotronics Compilation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY1MJUPVSlFqW-SIL_t2rDVm_HIZYCL0nkWtQTYoDeJfDE9Y7GCbmtNuKEF66FxNoEzlMGZ66-fuHdVouQPaI0XSf0roTCCrV7eDmzQsKEyQvKLEPwjj8JMDSlzilEzlmlXv5FKBYBQ/s1600/cram169_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY1MJUPVSlFqW-SIL_t2rDVm_HIZYCL0nkWtQTYoDeJfDE9Y7GCbmtNuKEF66FxNoEzlMGZ66-fuHdVouQPaI0XSf0roTCCrV7eDmzQsKEyQvKLEPwjj8JMDSlzilEzlmlXv5FKBYBQ/s400/cram169_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544860194319034706" /></a><br />I recently contributed to this amazing compilation. Everyone did an awesome job on it and I am truly honored to be a part of it! I highly recommend purchasing it! The track listing is-<br /> Tradi-Mods vs Rockers CD DISC 1:<br /> 1. Travel Broadens The Mind - Kasai Allstars/Deerhoof<br /> 2. Quick As White - Kasai Allstars/Animal Collective<br /> 3. Ohnono/Kiwembo - Sobanza Mimanisa/Andrew Bird/Konono No.1<br /> 4. Soft Crush - Tussle/Konono No.1<br /> 5. Traducteur De Transmission - Glenn Kotche/Konono No.1<br /> 6. Hunting On The Moon - Kasai Allstars/Lonely Drifter Karen<br /> 7. Kule Kule [Orchestral Version] - Jherek Bischoff<br /> 8. Enter The Chief - Kasai Allstars/Woom<br /> 9. Hoy Supe Que Viajas - Kasai Allstars/Juana Molina<br /> 10. Masikulu Dub - Mark Ernestus/Konono No.1<br /> 11. Kiwembo/Unstuck - Sobanza Mimanisa/The Skeletons<br /> 12. Nyeka Nyeka - Kasai Allstars/Joel Hamilton/Jolie Holland<br /> 13. Land Dispute - Kasai Allstars/Faustine Hollander/Clement Marion/Aksak Maboul/Marc Hollander<br /> Tradi-Mods vs Rockers Songs DISC 2:<br /> 1. Mukuba Special - Kasai Allstars/Shackleton<br /> 2. Likembes - McCloud Zicmuse/Maxine Le Hung/Hoquets/General John Stevens/Francois Schulz/Konono No.1<br /> 3. NO.K - Micachu/The Shapes/Konono No.1<br /> 4. Conjugal Mirage - Kisanzi Congo/Megafaun<br /> 5. Two Labors - Masanka Sankayi/Au<br /> 6. Mulu(me) - Basokin/Alla/Jorge Ledezma/Angel Ledezma/Lupe Martinez<br /> 7. Kuletronics - Lay Low/Ernesto Gonzales/Bear Bones/Konono No.1<br /> 8. Rubaczech - Konono No.1/Burnt Friedman<br /> 9. Nombre 1! - Oneida/Konono No.1<br /> 10. Wumbanzanga - Optimo/Konono No.1<br /> 11. Incident At Mbuji-Mayi, The - Kasai Allstars/Bass Clef<br /> 12. Konon Wa Wa Wa - EY3/Konono No.1<br /> 13. Makembe - Sylvain Chauveau/Konono No.1Jherek Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520299856976595606noreply@blogger.com0