I think Yes was probably considered a crossover band, when they started out in the 70:s. But during that period, a lot of bands (like Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Pink Floyd, etc.) suddenly emerged, introducing odd time signatures, uncommon scales, and merging many different musical styles into rock. Nowadays, this kind of rock music is commonly referred to as progressive rock.
Its looks like there might be just a difference in terminology generating from this side of the Atlantic (or Pacific depending on what direction you are coming from) Our friend at hitsware is coming from the perception that you would get from here in the states. "Crossover" usually refers to sales and what would crossover from one pop genre to another. Crossover in this forum seems to refer to crossing genres. or as Hans describes as staying true to several genres but retaining elements of them all.
I want to check out "Rachel's" what is the link?
www.tonybraymusic.com
sorry...I didn't mean to dismiss merula's post. That perception would often be referred to as "selling out." Not in a negative sense. It is what it is. If crossing genres makes something more popular. I feel that Its healthy that it turns more people onto a genre that they might not otherwise check out.
A bit of trivia for y'all...
Days of Future Past, first Stereo Rock and Roll album, happened to have a lot of crossover music (not the least of which was Nights in White Satin)...
When people say "Crossover Appeal" they usually mean from a Genre to Mainstream, be it film, music, or whatever...Our friend at hitsware is coming from the perception that you would get from here in the states. "Crossover" usually refers to sales and what would crossover from one pop genre to another. Crossover in this forum seems to refer to crossing genres.
To me, the best example of what I understand for "crossover music" is the one performed by HECTOR ZAZOU.Originally Posted by Mehta
This French composer (born in Argelia) makes some of the most interesting music I know. A mix of "music-from-everywhere" with rock, classical, electronic... And the list of guests in his discs is pretty amazing: Lisa Gerrard, Brendan Perry, David Sylvian, Barbara Gogan, Björk, Suzanne Vega, John Cale, Caroline Lavelle, Jon Hassell, among other greats.
Some of my favorite albums:
- Songs from the Cold Seas
- Sahara Blue
- Made on Earth
- Lights in the Dark
MySpace of the artist:
http://www.myspace.com/hectorzazou
I do love his music!!!
Not to mention that the audio quality of his recordings is usually superb!!!
Cheers,
Demetrio.
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