Bands that merge genres

Mr. Grieves · 02-17-2013, 05:40 AM

If the title didn't make what this thread was about clear enough, it's about bands that like, take two entirely different genres and put them together.

For example: Flogging Molly, who mix traditional Irish music with punk rock, or Gogol Bordello, who do the same but with tradition Russian/Gypsy music

Or, and my favourite band that comes under this field, Caravan Palace, who make French electroswing music, and it's awesome.

I would provide links but as I don't have 15 posts yet I can not. I will do later on, I highly recommend them to anyone with an open minded music taste. Especially Caravan Palace.

So what are your favourtie bands/artists that do this, guys?

Isbjørn · 02-17-2013, 10:20 AM

Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello are amazing. I think Beastie Boys are pretty cool, merging rap with hardcore punk, creating rapcore.

Violent & Funky · 02-17-2013, 10:58 AM

There are an infinite amount of these bands, but I obviously would be remiss if I didn't mention the Red Hot Chili Peppers blending funk and punk music to create their own unique sound that nobody has ever been able to replicate...

Mr. Grieves · 02-17-2013, 12:05 PM

This is Caravan Palace. If the idea of Electroswing interests you at all, listen to this.

Caravan Palace - Dragons - YouTube

emalvick · 02-19-2013, 02:26 PM

In some ways, I think Miles Davis was the best at this combining Jazz and Rock to create fusion. At the peak was Bitches Brew, but that and In a Silent Way and Tribute to Jack Johnson led the way for what has become quite a popular jazz sun-genre.

Mr. Grieves · 02-19-2013, 05:04 PM

Mahavishnu Orchesttra are another great example. I'd best describe them as a mixture between Jazz and Progressive Rock, absolutely increidble musicians, way ahead of their time.

Norg · 02-19-2013, 06:05 PM

KORN

Korn - Chaos Lives In Everything - YouTube

~~JohnConnington~~ · 02-20-2013, 09:09 AM

FOALS.

Foals merge dance and rock among other things.

Check out the epic track INHALER!!!

Foals - Inhaler - YouTube

02-17-2013, 05:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Grieves Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 38	Bands that merge genres If the title didn't make what this thread was about clear enough, it's about bands that like, take two entirely different genres and put them together. For example: Flogging Molly, who mix traditional Irish music with punk rock, or Gogol Bordello, who do the same but with tradition Russian/Gypsy music Or, and my favourite band that comes under this field, Caravan Palace, who make French electroswing music, and it's awesome. I would provide links but as I don't have 15 posts yet I can not. I will do later on, I highly recommend them to anyone with an open minded music taste. Especially Caravan Palace. So what are your favourtie bands/artists that do this, guys?

02-17-2013, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	There are an infinite amount of these bands, but I obviously would be remiss if I didn't mention the Red Hot Chili Peppers blending funk and punk music to create their own unique sound that nobody has ever been able to replicate... __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

02-17-2013, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello are amazing. I think Beastie Boys are pretty cool, merging rap with hardcore punk, creating rapcore.

02-17-2013, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Grieves Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 38	This is Caravan Palace. If the idea of Electroswing interests you at all, listen to this. Caravan Palace - Dragons - YouTube

02-19-2013, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
emalvick Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 31	In some ways, I think Miles Davis was the best at this combining Jazz and Rock to create fusion. At the peak was Bitches Brew, but that and In a Silent Way and Tribute to Jack Johnson led the way for what has become quite a popular jazz sun-genre.

02-19-2013, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Grieves Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 38	Mahavishnu Orchesttra are another great example. I'd best describe them as a mixture between Jazz and Progressive Rock, absolutely increidble musicians, way ahead of their time.

02-19-2013, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,359	KORN Korn - Chaos Lives In Everything - YouTube

02-20-2013, 09:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
~~JohnConnington~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 50	FOALS. Foals merge dance and rock among other things. Check out the epic track INHALER!!! Foals - Inhaler - YouTube