melodic rock
Until mid-1990s, "rock" and "heavy metal" music were generally songs (usually anthems or ballads) with an intro, a first verse, chorus (usually in 2 or 3 part harmonies), a second verse, a solo, perhaps a third verse, a final chorus with, sometimes, a reprise for the "out-tro," or song ending, which either ended cold or would fade out, running around 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes. Speaking in terms of composition, arrangements range from a relaxed to energetic Read Full BioUntil mid-1990s, "rock" and "heavy metal" music were generally songs (usually anthems or ballads) with an intro, a first verse, chorus (usually in 2 or 3 part harmonies), a second verse, a solo, perhaps a third verse, a final chorus with, sometimes, a reprise for the "out-tro," or song ending, which either ended cold or would fade out, running around 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes. Speaking in terms of composition, arrangements range from a relaxed to energetic tempo of about 80 to 160 BPM (beats per minute) in 4/4 or "common" time signature with the emphasis on the downbeat (i.e., snare drum). Like most rock styles, a characteristic sound in melodic rock are the distorted, "high gain" guitars parts over relatively simple bass guitar lines--and usually keyboard synthesizers--to maintain the melody structure of the song. During the 80s, the recording techniques incorporated greater signal processing involving gated reverb on the drums and reverb, echo on vocals to reproduce a "live concert" sound with, sometimes, chorus or other effects, and similar effects on the guitar parts, all for a "bigger," arena or stadium-like sound.

This was a sharp contrast to emerging styles such as punk, grunge, or alternative which became increasingly popular during the middle-1990s. These forms of rock eschewed dramatic effects on guitars, drums and vocals along with solos. Rock bands entering the 21st century focused more on power, aggression and speed than melody, giving rise to a new term "Melodic Rock" to distinguish between the two styles without using the Radio-borne "classic rock" term, which refer to the actual recordings and performances made during the 1970s and 80s, as Melodic Rock also refers to newly produced music as well as the classic recordings of the 70s and 80s. Related styles of music include "Christian Rock" and modern Country.

Melodic Rock is a stylistic "cousin" of progressive rock, which incorporate the instrument-focused approach of Melodic Rock, but with greater emphasis on technical performance complexity, timing changes, longer compositions (5-10 minutes), key changes and other avante garde elements. Heavier melodic rock (perhaps "melodic metal") also shares the terms glam rock, glam metal, sleaze and (more pejoratively) "hair metal."
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The Frog Prince
Keane Lyrics


An old fairytale told me
The simple heart will be prized again
A toad will be our king
And ugly ogres are heroes

Then you'll shake
Your fist at the sky
"Oh why did I rely
On fashions and small fry?"

All promises broken
Feed your people or lose your throne
And forfeit your whole kingdom
I'd sooner lose it than still live in it alone

You were our golden child
But the gentle and the mild
Inherit the earth, while

Your prince's crown
Cracks and falls down
Your castle hollow and cold
You've wandered so far
From the person you are
Let go brother, let go
Cause now we all know

Soon, someone will put a spell on you
Perfume, treasure, sorcery, every trick they know
You will lie in a deep sleep
That's when

Your prince's crown
Cracks and falls down
Your castle hollow and cold
You've wandered so far
From the person you are
Let go brother, let go
Cause now we all know

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY, TOM CHAPLIN

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