Bess Of Bedlam

Literature and music have frequently depicted Bethlem or Bedlam as a land of fools or the Babylon of degenerates since its foundation in 15th Century London. In 1683 Henry Purcell published From Silent Shades" - introducing Mad Bess to the world. Bess escaped her imprisonment to tell the tale through the veil of the English Restoration.

A resident of Lyon, Fanny L'Héritier is Bess of Bedlam. Her arrangements employ a variety of instruments (classical and electromechanical pianos, 70's analogue synthesizers, acoustic & electric guitars, banjo & dobro) with charm, whimsy and humour.

From France comes Folly Tales, the lovely debut album from singer and keyboard player in baroque popsters Odessey & Oracle, Bess of Bedlam. For her first solo work, however, she's traded in the psychedelic pop moves of the group in favour of an ethereal and somewhat moving folk. Magickal. - Thomas Patterson, Shindig!

Bess of Bedlam's debut album is released on 5th July 2019.