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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Fun Facts On The Kosmoratik

By Brittney Swanson


Music would be really helpful for humans. This would be something that you would enjoy. It would also be something that would really help you express your emotions. It can be also relaxing, soothing, and calming. It may even be a form of therapy. Music has been present since time immemorial. This has undergone various changes over the years too. You can find various genres of music today. There would also be various musical instruments that can produce sounds, melodies, and accompaniment. You can also see various singers, performers, and bands today. Among these bands would be kosmoratik. Learn then more about this band and their music.

This band originates from Oslo. This band has three members. The vocals is handled by Eivend Johansen. He also handles guitars. The keyboard is handled by Lise Lotte Agedal. She also gives vocals sometimes. Guitars, bass, and keyboards are handled by Odd Gunnar Froysland. This band's name is derived from Cosmorama. This term is actually an exhibition technique during the 19th century. People can view exotic subjects, landscapes, and distant places by using an optical device. They would feel heightened sense of presence, awareness, and purpose. It can also mean viewing internal places, balancing time, and being present.

They have varied musical influences. Their music will feature progressive rock elements. Progressive rock is actually a kind of rock subgenre. This was introduced in Britain and became famous in various countries. Such subgenre will integrate eclectic elements to rock music. This will provide more thought, artistic weight, and credibility to songs. It will have varied unique elements like free form, lyrical themes, and concept albums.

The band however describes their music as mainly symphonic rock. This would be also a form of rock subgenre. It would have characteristics of classic music and progressive rock. Symphonic rock would use classical composition structures, elaborate formats, and symphony orchestra accompaniment. Modern bands can use synthesizers to get orchestral sounds. This band usually use guitars, oboe, and string quartet in their music.

The songs are inspired by varied artists too. It will include John Martin and Nick Drake. They are songwriters actually. They are influenced by the Beatles too. The band's music is akin to music by George Harrison, Pink Floyd, and Moody Blues.

Their songs may feature period, old, and classical themes, but being a retro band is something they do not embrace. Those styles are not actually copied. Their musical influences are being honored yet futuristic, original, and fresh takes are also given.

They have various musical goals. They want to explore various complex themes using musical frameworks. They want to make fresh, forward looking, and creative music.

They have released their first album on May 2012. This album is entitled Gravity. The album includes songs like Cosmorama, Bridges and Boats, and Nothing is Static. Their songs are already earning positive reviews.

Kosmoratik is a very inspiring, creative, and fresh band. Their songs reflect passions, originality, and creativity. They really mixed rock music, classical music, and pop music successfully.




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