Sunday, January 17, 2016

Some Of Celebrated Scandinavian Prog Rock

By Catherine Gibson


Since time immemorial, this kind of music has won massive favoritism among huge masses of people, ever attracting large fan bases in all corners of the world, hitherto. This has been majorly enhanced by the existence of many competent bands which offer spot-on quality, in regards to the music genre. These bands have seen the growth of the music that originated in the late sixties, with Beatles Sergeant Pepper and Pink Floyd. The bands that existed back in those days are Genesis and Yes, and have led to formation of other bands that have since motivated the growth of Scandinavian prog rock songs.

There are many bands which have greatly facilitated the populism of the progressive rock music. For example, there is Beard fish group. This is based in Sweden, and can be compared to Genesis and other renowned bands but in the modern world. It was formed in two thousand and one, and has accrued a few different musicians, since then.

Originating from Sweden also, is another group called the Flower Kings. This came into origin in the mid-nineties, by Roine Stolt, the popular guitarist. Since then, the band prides itself in releasing a total of eleven albums.

Another notable band with experience in the music genre in question is the Magic Pie of Norway. This group celebrates sounds that existed in the seventies, and blend them with modern rock music. The band used catchy guitar riffs, strong melodies, string melodies, vocal arrangements drums and tight bass, to give an ultimate finish. Their music is heavy, but gentle. The group sufficed in two thousand and five, and has since produced four successful albums.

Another band that has made swift strides in the metal industry is the Finnish Back group, based in Helsinki. The group does not use the common instruments like guitars, bass and keyboards, but uses three classically trained cellists, and a drummer, instead. For this reason, they are also able to consistently deliver heavy metal. They began by making random cover songs for Metallica music, before they upgraded and began making their own music.

The Finnish Back group is another rock music band worth checking out for. It was formed in Helsinki, in the nineties. Also having some unique aspects in their productions, the group uses three cello players and one drummer, unlike the usual use of guitars, drums, keyboards and heavy bass. They are able to produce heavy metal, thanks to their classily experienced cellists and drummers. The group started by making covers on Metallica, which saw its growth and it began making its own productions.

The Hydria Space Folk Band from Finland is another exemplary group that makes psychedelic space metals, with folk genres. They not only use the usual guitars, keyboards and bass, but also flutes, marimbas, and other instruments.

Their best songs are usually performed acapellas. Many of their productions last more than ten minutes, and they are known to experiment with unusual time signatures. The band has won many distinguished local and international awards. The above elaborated bands have been of immense contribution to the popularity of Scandinavian progressive rock music.




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