2. music
  3. 1187929125

Was just Listening to Dan Fogelberg...

which certifies me as a mid-life-fogeylberg. :)
Man, did Dan have a stunningly clear voice, and I love the orchestrations he used.
Is there any artist similar to pursue? I lean toward smooth Jazz and instrumentals. However, I've always had an affinity for orchestrated (lighter) rock music. Artists I have enjoyed from my youth: ELO, Steve Miller Band, Poco, Alan Parsons Project, Fogelberg & Weisberg, Chicago, Moody Blues.
Projecting out 25-30 years what music in today's sound resonates with those artists? You know, good, clean well styled groups.
I'm guessing such a narrow parameter will be difficult to peg.
I enjoy Al Jarreau, George Benson. Lately have found India Aire.
I look for clean lyrics and great voices. Any high recommends? Any newer artists with great, clean, superb sound who can pack an orchestral punch? Or a vocalist who is in the light rock or smooth jazz vein?
I know I can spend hours upon hours searching online for leads, but a few quick comments here can get me going on this faster.
THANKS for your ideas!
douglas_schroeder

Showing 1 response by reubent

reubent
7,080 posts
 
Hey Douglas,

I don't really have any recommendations for you, however, I do have a recommendation for a video series you might want to watch.

Since you mentioned "smooth rock", I thought you might find the "Yacht Rock" mocumentary series pretty funny. Go to Youtube and watch the 10 short episodes. Here's a link to the first one:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTI8vg7A5U

This is really funny stuff and pokes fun at a music style that was very popular in the early '80s.

Sorry for the off-topic reply, but I find this stuff very funny and like to share the fun.....

Enjoy,

TIC
More to discover