Credits:
Composed by B. Bhattacharya
Vocals, sitar, synths and electronics by BISHI
Featuring: Hazel O’Connor (vocals), Anna Phoebe (violin), Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres (piano)
Co-produced by BISHI and Richard Norris
Mixed by Richard Norris
Vocals (BISHI) recorded by Joy Stacey
Vocals (Hazel O’Connor) recorded by Roger Taylor
Digital Visuals by Output Arts
With 3D capture by Ludic Rooms & Psicon Lab
Coventry Cathedral model by David Runaghan
About the artwork:
Inspired by Coventry’s anti-racist legacy, and the relationship between live music, rising art collectives and its historical landmarks, ‘Reflektions,’ is an abstract music audiovisual installation by BISHI.
BISHI works at the intersection of ancient musical forms with cutting edge visual technologies, inspired by musical legacies and the experiences of people within creative scenes.
Words from The Bhagavad Gita and Kahlil Gibran are recited by iconic Coventry born new wave singer, Hazel O’ Connor, the idea of which emerged out of a conversation between BISHI and O’Connor about the universal nature of creativity.
BISHI has composed an epic 9 minute piece featuring composer/violinist Anna Phoebe, film composer/artist Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres and Hazel O’Connor, co-produced by BISHI and Richard Norris. The visuals are a collaboration between BISHI and Output Arts, exploring Coventry’s historic landmarks, transforming them through 3D volumetric capture into neon pointillistic futuristic totems.
The piece is a juxtaposition between the past & present, to imagine a bold and visionary future.
About the artists:
Singer, electronic rock- sitarist, producer, and performer BISHI was born in London of Bengali heritage. BISHI has written and released two albums and five EP’s on her own label Gryphon Records to critical acclaim. Her most recent single ‘Don’t Shoot The Messenger,’ was produced by Tony Visconti. Bishi works across disciplines and her collaborations & commissions have included The London Symphony Orchestra, The Kronos Quartet, Yoko Ono’s Meltdown, Sean Ono Lennon, The Science Gallery (UK), and an ASVOFF fashion film award with designer Manish Arora. BISHI is the founder of WITCiH: The Women in Technology Creative Industries Hub, elevating the voices of Women in Tech.