Beatlesque
Beatlesque (pronounced ) is a term used to describe rock and pop bandss and musicians who make music similar to that of The Beatles, a British rock-pop music band from the 1960s. As the Beatles broke several music sales records and charted numerous times during their careers, the term is typically used by record reviewers, rock and pop music fanss, and members of the media as a form of praise; it is only occasionally used to mean that an act is too derivative of the Beatles or similar acts of the 1960s. Typical hallmarks of Beatlesque bands include: - A strong, well-crafted melody, rarely driven by a riff
- A focus on vocal performance, featuring distinctive singing styles and vocal harmony
- A "fresh", eclectic, and innovative approach to composition and performance, often featuring arrangements or instruments unusual to the format of the conventional pop song
- Elements of psychedelic music, especially reminiscent of the Beatles' work during the period of 1967-1970
- Strong songwriting, with intelligent, profound, and accessible lyrics
- High standards of production, resulting in a very "clean" sound
Not all of the Beatles' songs fit into this formula; for example, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" has very simple, straight-forward lyrics, and "Day Tripper" is a purely riff-driven song. Adherence to a few of the criteria, plus some passing resemblance in tone or voice, is often enough, however, to be labeled into this varied genre. Some bands and artists considered to be "Beatlesque" are listed below. The list is supplemented by an informal publication of the Usenet newsgroup rec.music.beatles on Beatlesque bands. It should be noted that some bands, especially inferior contemporaries, consciously attempted to mimic the Beatles' sound. For the most part, the artists below tend to have talent which stands on its own merit. Examples of "Beatlesque" bands
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