Greetings poppets, I actually have something to share with you this week that you’ll enjoy. Recently had a chance to listen to a new CD, and when I finished I couldn’t help but want to talk about it and play it for all of you; It’s called Ornate Counterpoint a history of Baroque Pop . But Uncle, you might ask, What’s Baroque Pop ? Well not only am I going to tell you all that, but I’ll even be talking to you about the CD. As well, since that’s why you’re reading this in the first place.
Baroque pop, first emerged in the nineteen sixties when such performers as Burt Bacharach, the left Bank, The Beach Boys and others began mixing elements of classical music into their music. Continuing throughout the sixties such bands as The Moody Blues, The Beatles, and The Zombies also contributed to its popularity. The seventies with the increase in electronic instruments brought a decline to its popularity, but over the past two decades has regained much of what it lost.
Ornate Counterpoint, is a mix of old familiar performers such as the left Banke. The Beach Boys, The Zombies and our good friends Vernian Process, as well as new names that I will be adding to my list of favorites. The music its self flows seamlessly from one track to the next, creating a smooth mellow feeling. I can easily picture myself listening to it while sitting out on the veranda and enjoying a nice cup of tea while staring up at a full moon, or while puttering around the workshop. Track this one down and add it to your collection, it will not disappoint.
