Philipp Schiepek & Walter Lang

Cathedral Philipp Schiepek & Walter Lang

"Cathedral" is a touching and enchanting dialogue between piano and guitar, between young and old, classical and jazz, form and freedom. We eavesdrop on a musical conversation which through its depth and intimacy speaks directly to the times we live in. It can sometimes be sustained and calm, with hints of oriental meditation - as in the opener, "Sumniran" or in "Kamo", evoking a time-honoured river which flows gently through the Japanese city of Kyoto. Or hymn-like as in the title track, or expressing the allure of a setting off on a long walk - as in "Pilgrimage", composed by Schiepek. Or melancholic, as in "The World Is Upside Down", which feels like an ode to the sorrow and sadness of the pandemic. But we find comfort and consolation too, as in the final track "The Encourager" ...finally, "Cathedral" is an album which lives up to its name: as an act of devotion, as sounds that rise into hallowed space.

Music composed by Walter Lang, except 05 & 08 by Philipp Schiepek.