"Eyes" b​/​w "Young & lovely" 7" single

by Jherek Bischoff

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"Multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Jherek Bischoff is the missing link between the sombre undertones of Ennio Morricone and the unpredictability of John Cale" -- NME

"Young & Lovely" is the first song to be released from COMPOSED, Jherek Bischoff's forthcoming debut solo album, which will be out at the end of May (UK/Europe) and early June (North America + ROW). The song features Jherek's long time musical partner, Zac Pennington (Parenthetical Girls) and acclaimed French singer/actor Soko.

This song will be released as a limited edition 7" single on Record Store Day on April 21. The flip side of the 7" features "Eyes," a collaboration with David Byrne (yes, that David Byrne). It comes in a full color die-cut sleeve and note that when we say limited we mean it. 500 copies will be available in the US via Brassland; 500 more will be available in the UK via The Leaf Label. This song will not be released digitally.

The premiere of this song comes in the aftermath of Jherek's sold out New York show at Merkin Hall in early February, where he performed with the Wordless Music Orchestra and an all-star cast of collaborators including David Byrne, Mirah, Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think), Zac Pennington (Parenthetical Girls), Carla Bozulich and Greg Saunier, all of whom are featured guests on COMPOSED. Here's some pictures of that amazing night: www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/02/jherek_bischoff_1.html

This project was informed by Jherek's history of playing in DIY bands, a fervent desire to make great pop music and a love affair with the potential of the orchestra. Though he claims only an amateur's compositional ability, it's no understatement to say that as an orchestral recording COMPOSED is quite unique.

Do It Yourself in the purest sense, he composed, produced, engineered and mastered the LP - recorded in its entirety with a single microphone and a laptop. Yet sonically, the final product is consistently rewarding, following Jherek's quirky vision while showing a deep familiarity with a catalog of compositional ideas & technique.

Based in Seattle, Bischoff is equal parts songwriter, producer, performer and film score composer. In his 30 odd years, he has played in numerous bands and musical configurations. Once and future collaborators include Parenthetical Girls, Xiu Xiu, The Degenerate Art Ensemble, The Dead Science and Amanda "F**king" Palmer.

Read a brief interview with Jherek here > brassland.org/artist.php?id=152

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released 21 April 2012

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tags: alternative classical david byrne film music jherek bischoff record store day soko zac pennington post-classical Seattle

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Track Name: "Young & Lovely" (feat. Zac Pennington & Soko)
I've Lost a little weight
And might have lied about my age
and nine months to the day
my name escapes you

And you seem so surprised
and I've seen neither hair nor hide
a sight for sunken eyes
it's nice to see you

What, what's the rush?
You've Said too much
Unsure of what's
Stirred such a fuss
You've heard enough
From those of us
No longer young
Nor lovely Enough
...for Love

Try Not to Scream
As strange as that must seem
It's best not to breathe
I know that's hard to believe
Just don't make a scene
At least until she leaves

I've Saved a little face
and bought a book of children's names
There's no need to explain
The lengths you went to

I read between the lines
Still, something doesn't sit quite right
I've died a dozen times
What I've put you through

Wait, what's the rush?
I've Seen Enough
Weary of What's
Become of us
You've had enough
Of those of us
No Longer young
Nor Lovely