Bisc1 - "Parallels"
02.29.2008
"It’s the laughter, the ease, and all the depressed, with the life of another you can see where you left"
The Song:
In "Parallels," the second single from the forthcoming album When Electric Night Falls, Bisc1 explores the inherent simultaneity of everyday life, looking at how things interconnect in ways that may not be immediately apparent. With lines such as: "It’s the laughter, the ease, and all the depressed, with the life of another you can see where you left," Bisc1 conveys the idea that while everyday people seem to live drastically different lives, further examination shows us that there are many more similarities between people than we would initially think. A simple, flowing piano part begins the track and underlies Bisc1's soothing and yet off-kilter rhymes, all alongside an organic sounding drum beat; when the chorus hits, the piano part takes a back seat to a distinctive synthesizer line that somewhat resembles the tone of the synths on the Clockwork Orange soundtrack. After an enlightening up-and-down journey, Bisc's suggestion "Come see what I see" wraps up the track as it drifts to a close.
The Background:
A native of Massachusetts by way of Connecticut, Bisc1 moved to NYC 10 years ago and quickly made a name for himself DJ'ing at clubs, distributing mixtapes, and in graffiti circles. Soon, Bisc1 picked up the mic and won several battle raps including the Whose Line Is It monthly at the Knitting Factory in NYC 4 consecutive months in a row. His debut release, The Basics EP (2006), gained the favorable attention of music critics and his subsequent release, The Stay Up Project mixtape (2007) was downloaded over 5000 times. Bisc's penchant for capturing our chaotic reality with his narratives, images, and collaborations has earned him a reputation as one of the most honest and creative artists of today. Going beyond music, Bisc1 is also an accomplished graphic artist. He's done cover art, designed promotional materials and spearheaded art direction for artists such as Aesop Rock, The Perceptionists, C-Rayz-Walz, Murs, El-P, and others. His art has been featured in several magazines and art house coffee table books and in galleries, such as Danny Simmon's Rush Arts Gallery. When Electric Night Falls, for which Bisc did all the art direction, will be available March 11th on Embedded Music.
Streams:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Bisc1/Bisc1-Parallels.mp3
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Bisc1/Bisc1-Parallels.asx
Other Streams:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Bisc1/Bisc1-Turbulence_Cassettes_Wont_Listen_remix.mp3
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Bisc1/Bisc1-Turbulence.mp3
Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Bisc1
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Please contact Michelle if interested in talking with Bisc1.