Review

Seems simple: our favorite hymns covered on the piano. Yet, it s so much more than that Bjorck reworks each composition, and upon initial listen the musical themes are nearly unrecognizable. Known for his Pure Piano Music series, he relies on the simplicity of solo acoustic piano to convey his message. It works, too. Unique arrangements make up for the minimalist instrumentation. At times you ll find yourself singing a familiar chorus, but more often than not, you ll be trying to place that one melody. Bjorck claims his album as a tribute to the composers of the melodies for each hymn; the authors are often credited for their lyrics, but he brings a new emphasis on the musical side of the hymns. The perfect combination of classical piano, well-known hymns and contemporary piano arrangements, This I Know is aone-of-a-kindrelease. Bjorck s motto for his music is Quiet music to calm the heart in a noisy world, and This I Know: Ageless Hymns of Faith is the perfect exa (more…)