Symphonic rock
| Symphonic Rock | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Classical Rock |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 1960s, United Kingdom and United States |
| Typical instruments | |
| Derivative forms | Symphonic Metal, Progressive Rock |
| Other topics | |
| Progressive Rock, Symphonic Metal | |
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Symphonic rock is a subgenre of rock music (often referred to as, "Classical Rock") which combines the elements of orchestra and rock music. The roots of symphonic rock music are in the experimentation of art music with rock music in the mid 1960s in England and the United States by bands such as Deep Purple, The Nice and Moody Blues.
Symphonic Rock features symphonic instruments with modern rock instruments and powerful background vocals. It often uses piano rhythms, organ, flutes and has complex song structures.
Origins and evolution
The roots of symphonic rock are originally found in bands like The Beatles and Beach Boys. Many artists such as The Beatles wanted to incorporate orchestral music along with rock music [1]. Songs such as Strawberry Fields Forever, A Day In Life, Wouldn't It Be Nice are among the earliest examples of symphonic rock ever recorded. The songs had complex structures and used powerful backing vocals and organ melodies. However, newly formed bands like Procol Harum and Moody Blues took symphonic rock further. [2] In 1967, Moody Blues released their song, Nights in White Satin, which featured classical orchestration, flute solos and orchestral backing vocals, setting an example of symphonic rock.[3]. The song was inspired by The Beatles’ 1966 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The next year, in 1968, English Rock band Deep Purple released their second album, "The Book of Taliesyn". Organist Jon Lord used classical influences with rock music.
References
- ↑ Allemeier, Kurt. "'Beatles,' symphony rock Davenport at the Pops". The Quad-City Times.
- ↑ https://books.google.com.bd/books?id=nW2-7BrEUOEC&pg=PA125&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=symphonic&f=false
- ↑ "The Moody Blues 'Nights In White Satin'". www.soundonsound.com.
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