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Sir Richard Bishop's Eclectic Guitar Masterpiece Unveiled
17 Aug
Summary
- Album showcases Bishop's diverse styles from gypsy to Hindi melodies.
- Guitarist's playing serves songcraft, balancing speed with melody.
- Final tracks offer country strolls and dreamiest flute melodies.
Sir Richard Bishop has released "Polytheistic Fragments," his first album on Drag City and his most stylistically varied work to date. The guitarist, known for his 26 years with Sun City Girls and six solo albums, presents a joyful journey through his influences and obsessions.
The album features a wide array of sounds, including fast-picked folk, Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy tunes, and Hindi melodies, all presented with remarkable kaleidoscopic flair. Bishop's playing, while still exploratory, is now firmly in service of songcraft, with nearly every track proving hummable and melodically driven.
Even the ten-minute piano meditation "Saraswati" offers a unique melodic experience, potentially referencing The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows." The album's conclusion features stand-out tracks like "Tennessee Porch Swing" and the exceptionally dreamy "Ecstasies in the Open Air," a perfect showcase for Bishop's broad sonic palette.
