Rev Galen S T Reviewed by Grey Malkin (The Hare & the Moon) From the ever reliable and superb Okraina label comes this fascinating and evocative new 10� vinyl and download recording from Rev Galen. A collection of poems by Pastor and farmer Galen E. Hershey set to music by his granddaughter Catherine and fellow composer Gilles Poizat, this is a unique and highly personal release that also transforms into a hugely affecting and atmospheric musical work. The album begins with Irony, bowed guitar humming darkly beneath plucked strings to create an ominous and almost soundtrack style opener. Catherine Hersheys voice enters, creating a haunted but beautiful ambience with her crystalline vocals, reciting her grandfathers poetry in song form. Essentially folk in style but also free-form and filled with atmosphere and moments of both tension and sheer loveliness this is a heartstoppingly intimate recording. Warm August Wind is a thing of beauty; deeply emotive and immersive words are sung ...