Ben Craven "Monsters From The Id" CD+DVD

Ben Craven

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Ben Craven - Monsters From The Id (CD+DVD+Poster)


Monsters From The Id is the logical realization of Craven’s musical trajectory thus far. It’s an album of two halves, each containing a traditional progressive rock “epic” the length of a side of vinyl. The two pieces are comprised of flowing parts and movements with both rock and Hans Zimmer-esque orchestral arrangements, punctuated by Ben’s distinctive lead guitar and vocals. Yet the album is predominantly instrumental.

“Lyrics are incredibly important to me” explains Craven, “but this music was not driven by words or language. It’s pure other-worldly escapism. It’s playing dress-up, wanting to make the world look much bigger than it seems right now. Trying to recall the feeling that anything is possible, no matter how unlikely that might be.”

Visually, the album cover is a treat, featuring breathtaking artwork by Freyja Dean adorning the triple gatefold CD/DVD wallet. Sonically, things are equally ambitious. A 5.1 surround mix is included on the DVD, as well as the main album audio in stereo 24bit/96kHz.

 

Tracks:

CD

  1. Die Before You Wake (19:32)
  2. Amnis Flows Aeternum (19:11)
  3. Die Before You Wake (Single Edit) (4:47)
  4. Wicked Delights (Single Edit) (2:40)
  5. Guiding Voice (Single Edit) (3:31)
  6. Amnis Flows Aeternum (Single Edit) (4:51)

 

DVD

5.1 DTS 96/24, 5.1 Dolby Digital, Stereo PCM 24-bit/96 kHz

  1. Die Before You Wake (Audio Only)
  2. Amnis Flows Aeternum (Audio Only)

5.1 DTS 96/24, 5.1 Dolby Digital, Stereo PCM 24-bit/48kHz

  1. Die Before You Wake (Single Edit Video)
  2. Wicked Delights (Single Edit Video)
  3. Guiding Voice (Single Edit Video)
  4. Amnis Flows Aeternum (Single Edit Video)


Format: CD/DVD
Artist: Ben Craven
Release Date: May 6, 2022
Cat. No.: DC1017