jmc's classics
Everybody probably remembers the song "whiter Shade of pale" from the "Summer of Love" 1967. It was recorded by the British rock group Procol Harum. I like that song and still listen to it. Procol Harum has now faded in to obscurity although they have had some other hits. Both Sammy Hagar and Anne Lenox have recorded that song.
It is classified as "Baroque Pop". This sub-genre of rock and roll was popular in the 1960's and early 70's it makes use of string quartets, harpsichords, oboes and French Horns. The Beatles and the Left Bank among others dabbled with Baroque Pop. This genre has not been as popular in recent years. The song Whiter Shade of pale has influence from J.S. Bach. It was listed as the Most played song in the U.K. As of now it has sold over 10 million copies world wide. The words to me do not make since. I do not know what the song is about. There is much speculation of it. The song has sort of a melancholy sound. It almost sounds like a dirge. it is predominantly in the C Major key and has influence of Bach's orchestral suite #3(BWV10680) There are a lot of other songs that have had influence from Bach. IT also make use of orchestra. I like this song. I listen to it on You Tube. I wish that they had You Tube 30 years ago when I was in college. This goes to show that Classical music has infiltrated in to Pop Music and Rock and Roll. Especially Bach. His music and melodies are still present today in a lot or popular songs. for more information on this song, I found an interesting article on line from the British magazine "The Guardian". I am not going to print it but it does have some good insight on this song.
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