Bleeding Heart Narrative is the solo project of Oliver Barrett, comprised principally of haunting cellos, repeating piano melodies, hushed vocals and layers of otherworldly sounds.

Occupying a space somewhere between a more traditional song-structure and an exploration of noise and textures, Bleeding Heart Narrative amassed a growing collection of recordings over the years 2004-2007. These songs form the basis of the debut release in 2008, entitled 'all that was missing we never had in the world', available in a limited run of 200 copies on Tartaruga Records.

All the artwork for the release is also produced by Barrett himself; dense scribbles and drawings, continuing the ethereal theme suggested by the music, creating a coherent picture out of the fragments of image and sound.

For recent live shows, Bleeding Heart Narrative has recruited various contributors, sometimes expanding up to eight players, including cellos, viola, drums, guitar, bass and a more prominent use of vocals.