Benjamin Croft -We Are Here To Help - CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 The Age of Magrathea

1.2 We Are Here to Help

1.3 You Made Me Miss

1.4 Caught in the Flypaper

1.5 Same Siders

1.6 Wrestling with Plato

1.7 Lower Moat Manor

1.8 She Flies Softly on

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Following the critically acclaimed "10 Reasons To..." (2019) and "Far And Distant Things" (2021), versatile British keyboard virtuoso Benjamin Croft returns with his third album "We Are Here To Help". An epic blend of progressive rock and metal pushing further the boundaries of musical and sonic excellence. Eight tracks, including four vocal pieces, featuring the talents of Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen, Art Of Anarchy,...), and Lynsey Ward (Exploring Birdsong) on vocals, Greg Howe (Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna,...), Mike Stern (Blood Sweat and Tears, Jaco Pastorius, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers,...) , Per Nilsson (Scar Symmetry), Frank Gambale (Chick Corea) and Carter Arrington on guitar, Billy Sheehan (Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr Big, Winery Dogs,...), Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani,...), Dave Marks (Carl Palmer, Hans Zimmer, Paul Gilbert, Robert Plant,...) and, Flo Moore on bass, Simon Phillips (Protocol, Jeff Beck, TOTO, Gary Moore, Judas Priest,...), and Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Steven Wilson...) on drums.

Packaged in a six panel digipak. On inside of digipak: The album was recorded at the following studios in London and Brighton (U.K.) between March and December 2022: The Church Studios Sleeper Sounds Greystoke Studios Brighton Electric All tracks mixed at Millside, Real World Studios [...] for Chimera Arts. Mastered [...] at AIR Studios, London. Benjamin Croft used the following keyboards: Arp Odyssey, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3/C3, Mellotron M4000, Minimoog Model D, Moog One, Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and Matrix 12, Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and 10, Steinway Grand Piano, Roland Jupiter 8, Wurlitzer 200A and Yamaha CS-80. Drum track engineering recorded at Phantom Recordings, Oja, CA. On disc: ? © 2023 Galactic Receiver / Benjamin Croft. Made in the EU. On back of digipak: The copyright in this recording is owned by Galactic Receiver / Benjamin Croft. © ? 2023 Galactic Receiver Music. Made in the EU.

"We Are Here To Help" is the latest CD release by Benjamin Croft, brought to you by the innovative label GALACTIC RECEIVER. This album showcases Croft's exceptional talent as a jazz fusion keyboardist and composer, blending progressive rock elements with intricate jazz harmonies and electronic textures. Known for his virtuosic playing and imaginative compositions, Benjamin Croft has previously garnered acclaim with albums like "10 Reasons To..." and collaborations with renowned artists such as Randy Brecker and Simon Phillips. "We Are Here To Help" pushes boundaries further, featuring complex arrangements, dynamic improvisations, and guest appearances from top-tier musicians in the contemporary jazz scene. The manufacturer GALACTIC RECEIVER is recognized for supporting forward-thinking artists who redefine genre conventions while delivering high-quality audio productions that captivate listeners worldwide.

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GRM001CD

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