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10-29-2011, 09:07 AM | #22 (permalink) | |
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Symphonic rock is basically incorporating the use of a symphonic orchestra. The 70s band "Kansas" is very close to these very labels but Art Rock would be a better description of their music. |
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10-29-2011, 08:45 PM | #23 (permalink) | |
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I see Kansas as too steeped in prog and traditional music to classify them as art-rock, I basically see art rock as a continuation of the experimental rock bands of the 1960s but as being more focused and the music being more accessible. |
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10-29-2011, 09:06 PM | #24 (permalink) | |
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But even still, they have certain singles I would personally classify as being art rock. I don't think we should disregard the notion of art rock completely. |
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10-30-2011, 03:52 AM | #27 (permalink) |
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I already tried to point this out although I like to think I was a bit more sweet and informative about it
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10-30-2011, 08:02 AM | #28 (permalink) |
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Therion is really the only band I listen to that could be called "symphonic". By the time they released "Theli" that had transformed themselves from a grinding progressive death-metal band, to one that added classical and folk elements with operatic vocals. They have quite an extensive and high quality discography that calibrates back and forth between all of these influences. "Secrets of the Ruins" and 'Sirius B" would be the ones I'd classify as most "symphonic". On record and out of sight, Therion is a near perfect combination of metal and classical elements, but their live performances, are pure 100% cheese.
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10-30-2011, 09:08 AM | #29 (permalink) | |
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What mostly hinders "me" concerning progressive rock and its sub-genres is I am familiar with mainstream/popular bands only. Last edited by Necromancer; 10-30-2011 at 09:43 AM. |
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11-03-2011, 03:03 PM | #30 (permalink) |
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Seems like this thread is dead in the water, but when I think of symphonic rock or metal, Rhapsody of Fire first comes to mind. They are without question cheesy, but unconditionally catchy at the same time. One of my guilty pleasures.
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