DIA TI MARIA by Gryphon Records published on 2012-06-23T13:46:54Z DIA TI MARIA {Milton/Hardern/Bishi} ‘Dia Ti Maria’ is an 8 min choral piece; a song of loss, fortitude and self-realization Inspired by the Greek Orthodox liturgy, the 1st and last sections are written in Koine (Biblical) Greek. The English lyrics are quotes from Milton’s Paradise lost. This mix features The Kronos Quartet - the world's No.1 string ensemble. Originally commissioned by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus the US debut grabbed the front page of the New York Times who announced Bishi as the ‘New British Diva’. Bishi sings all 50 voices on the recording… Rich harmonic writing develops from the clusters of Bulgarian throat singing to the more open, pastoral harmonies of English folk. The atmosphere moves from despair to realization and resolve. Vocal techniques suggestive of Ligeti and Meredith Monk can be heard in the occasional slides and ‘asides’ to give a sense of melodic fluidity to the musical landscape. Bishi – vocals Produced by Matthew Hardern Engineered by David Peters Mixed by Hardern/Peters Genre Alternative