Munju – High-Speed Kindergarten
A companion album to Michael Bierylo’s cult classic solo debut Lifeline, which was featured in the “Organic” section of Chee Shimizu’s Obscure Sound disc guide, Cloud Chorus adds saxophone, flute, and cello to the mix alongside Bierylo’s acoustic and processed electric guitars. “This music is about traveling, and is dedicated to the spirit of adventure that lies within all of us, that we may use it toward a greater understanding and appreciation of the world and each other.” As such, there’s a bit more forward movement with this one. Where Lifeline reflected on a gentle stillness, Cloud Chorus pushes forward with a sort of drifting motion with lots of spatial effects.
Recommended – Full Listen
Tracklist:
A1 Cloud Chorus
A2 Fictional Characters
A3 Island X
A4 Closing Time In Mexico
B1 View From Above
B2 Frontiers
B3 Traveling Light
B4 Fisherman’s Song
B5 Psalm
Credits:
Acoustic Guitar [Guild D50], Acoustic Guitar [Ovation Custom Legend], Electric Guitar [Gibson Les Paul, Processed], Liner Notes – Michael Bierylo
Cello – Brian Capouch
Engineer – Roger Stevenson
Photography By – Ron Carron*
Producer – John Ashbrook
Soprano Saxophone [Curved], Alto Saxophone, Flute [Wood] – Matt Darriau
