His band Jocasta scored two top 40 hit singles and in 1996.  Arnold’s writing was unique in the unprecedented way he managed to infuse his poetry in his music, also bridging the gap between his classical arrangements and rock sensibilities. It set Jocasta apart from the herd, more Britrock than Britpop, closer to Radiohead than Oasis. The debut album, ‘No Coincidence’, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, is a collection of well-crafted and powerful songs.

In 2003 Arnold travelled to a Buddhist monastery in Thailand. He was practically adopted by the abbot of the monastery who encouraged him with his music and that, in turn, opened new artistic horizons. Under the guidance of the monks, he engaged in the composition of an album in which the music was created by following cracks in the earth, which metamorphosed into pop rock melodies.

‘Lokutara’ was recorded at the monastery and became his debut solo album.

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