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Ben employed his vintage Casio CZ5000 synthesizer for several of these tracks - an instrument hailing from the 1980s that, despite its age, continues to function flawlessly.
Many of the settings and characters woven into 'Cult of Clay' - such as the Inventor of the frown, Mars, 'Mr. Parsnip,' 'Bunty Folds,' and, naturally, 'Gordon Tick' have played prominent roles in Thomas & Muse's captivating live performances.
The music video for 'Recluse' was shot across diverse settings, from the bustling streets of Central London and Birmingham to the stark, windswept expanse of a storm-lashed beach in South Wales.
The music video for 'Leap of Faith' captures Ben reclining in a wheelbarrow - exhausted from a day’s work - inside a dilapidated Welsh chapel he had recently purchased and was in the midst of restoring.
'Dead Horses and Divorces' showcases the exceptional drumming of Scott Hammond, a member of the iconic Jethro Tull. Scott’s talent also graces numerous other Thomas & Muse albums.
Within This World Within My Mind' spanned two years of creation, featuring a genuine 'Sanity Bell' specially recorded for the sprawling, epic track 'Moon Monkey.
While recording 'Hamlet of Fire,' Ben dedicated an extended period to working inside a piano, enduring the discomfort despite his aching back - a testament to his commitment, though surely far from a cozy ordeal.
When Ben began writing this album, his cherished dog Annie was still a puppy. She would often curl up and drift off to sleep beneath the piano, nestled at Ben's feet, as he composed the melodies.
