Arena rock
Arena rock, also called stadium rock or anthem rock, is a loosely-defined term describing an era of rock music. It was spawned from heavy metal, hard rock, and progressive rock in the 1970s by bands such as Styx, Journey and Foreigner.[1]
Characteristics
Arena rock takes its sound from hard rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock. Arena rock can be heavy, but it is more commercially oriented than other genres of hard rock and heavy metal.[2] Songs are sometimes thematically linked, as with concept albums, a form inherited from progressive rock. Other features include high-tech album productions,[3] solo breaks, vocal harmonies, and big, anthemic hooks and choruses.[1]
Arena rock is also characterized by professional, choreographed performances. Stage movements tend to be broadly shaped and dramatic. Smoke machines, laser lights, oversize props, two-story mega-amps, and JumboTron video screens,[4] commonly accent the music. Guitar and keyboard pyrotechnics, novelty effects (such as the talkbox made famous on Frampton Comes Alive, and sing-along, clap-along audience participation moments can all be found at an arena show.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Uao (2005-09-11). "Sunday Morning Playlist: Arena Rock". Retrieved 2007-11-11.
- ^ Arena Rock - Profile of Mainstream '80s Genre Arena Rock
- ^ "Arena Rock Description". Retrieved 2007-11-11.
- ^ "Arena Rock Album Information". Retrieved 2007-11-11.
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