Ben Craven "Last Chance to Hear" CD+DVD

Ben Craven - Last Chance to Hear (CD+DVD) “Ben Craven is a multi-instrumentalist and composer hailing from the land down under. There seems to be more and more bands from Australia that are starting to get noticed and Craven’s fourth offering Last Chance To Hear certainly deserves your attention. The disc is set up like vinyl divided into side one and side two. The first track Last Chance To Hear Part 1 is an excellent proggy tune with a great groove, lovely Hammond and first rate guitar work. Craven is an excellent musician, showcasing his thoughtful keyboard and guitar interludes. On Critical Mass Part 1 choral vocals, dreamy keyboards and dramatic crashes makes for a symphonic and orchestral delight. Critical Mass Part 2 is somewhat darker with eerie keyboards and evocative cello. Craven’s lead guitar has a touch of Gilmour. Other gems include Spy In The Sky Part 2 with its swirling keyboards, the smoothly flowing Spy In The Sky Part 3 featuring orchestral swells and the voice of Wi