Symphonic Prog
Symphonic Prog definition Symphonic is without doubt the sub-genre that includes the most bands in Progressive Rock because for many people it's almost synonymous classic Prog, something easy to understand being that most of the classic and/or pioneer bands released music that could be included in this sub-genre, except JETHRO TULL and PINK FLOYD (who still blended some symphonic elements), even KING CRIMSON who very soon expanded their horizons to more experimental music, made their debut with a Symphonic album, "In the Court of the Crimson King" which is a cornerstone in the development of the genre. The main characteristics of Symphonic are the ones that defined all Progressive Rock: * Mixture of elements from different genres. * Complex time signatures. * Lush keyboards. * Explorative and intelligent lyrics, in some cases close to fantasy literature, Sci Fi and even political issues. * Non commercial approach * Longer format of song...