Patchwork Cacophony is the solo prog rock project of multi-instrumentalist Ben Bell. Originally conceived in 2013 during the writing sessions for Fusion Orchestra 2's Casting Shadows it served as a holding space for material than didn't fit that band's style. The self-titled debut album was released in 2014 and channeled classic-era prog bands such as Genesis and Camel, even drawing direct comparisons to Rick Wakeman's solo albums.

A follow up, Five of Cups was released in 2016 and indirectly resulted in Ben being invited to join Gandalf's Fist initially as a live keyboard, then subsequently as an official member of the band.

As the sessions for Gandalf's Fist's acclaimed Widdershins drew to a close, Ben returned to the studio to work on material which would eventually form 2024's third Patchwork Cacophony album: Hourglass.

The music of Patchwork Cacophony has a traditional full rock band arrangement rather than using loops or synthesized drums. It is heavily keyboard driven with a focus on instruments such as hammond organ, piano and mellotron and trademark multi-layered vocals, but while there are extended instrumental passages the emphasis is on the music rather than pyrotechnic displays of virtuosity.

Following the positive reception of Five of Cups we've had requests for both albums with combined postage. Well as a thank you we can go one better and offer the pair together at a discounted price.

Patchwork Cacophony and Five of Cups £14 + delivery
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