Orchestra Arcana was the solo studio project of English musician Andy Partridge, best known as a founding member of XTC. Created in the 1980s as an outlet for his experimental and instrumental compositions, the project allowed Partridge to explore ambient textures, cinematic soundscapes, and avant-garde pop structures beyond XTC’s framework. The album *Sketches of Blur* (1987) showcases his inventive production and melodic sensibility, embodying his flair for innovation and sonic storytelling that continue to influence musicians and fans of exploratory pop alike.