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  1. Arena rock also developed from their use of more commercially oriented sounds that were intended for radio play. The highly produced music, including both upbeat, dramatic songs and slower power ballads, features strong emphasis on melody and frequently employs anthemic choruses. [3]

    • Mother, Father – Journey. Well, of course it wouldn’t be an Arena Rock list without Journey and classic Steve Perry. This video captures him at his very best…check out his high notes towards the very end of the song.
    • Southern Girls – Cheap Trick. It’s common knowledge in rock history that Budokan changed Cheap Trick’s trajectory for success. “I Want You To Want Me” became a live radio hit (which is rare) only after they went to Japan.
    • Play The Game – Queen. It was tough to decide between this one and “Save Me.” From 1980’s The Game, Queen arguably made their most complete album. In this live footage from their 1981 tour in Montreal, Freddie Mercury sits the entire song at the piano and literally belts out every word with unyielding passion.
    • Take Me To The Top – Loverboy. From their second album, Get Lucky, released in 1981, we get a special live performance recorded in their home country of Canada.
  2. Jun 7, 2021 · The bombastic, radio-friendly hard rock music of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s is often grouped under the moniker of arena rock.

  3. Jun 18, 2024 · Rock fans have always been electrified by bands that can fill massive arenas with their powerful sound and captivating performances. The best arena rock bands have mastered the art of thrilling large crowds, leaving an enduring impact on the music world.

  4. Arena Rock. Arena Rock developed in the mid-'70s, when hard rock and heavy metal bands began to gain popularity. The music became more commercially oriented and radio-friendly, boasting slick productions and anthemic choruses, both on their hard rock numbers and their sweeping power ballads.

  5. Arena rock (also known as AOR, melodic rock, stadium rock, anthem rock, pomp rock, corporate rock and dad rock) is a style of rock music that originated in the mid-1970s.

  6. Mar 22, 2013 · To mark the occasion, here’s a list of the 20 all-time best arena-rock songs: A slippery genre term, sure, but we’re talking the big, anthemic classic rock that always worked best in a hockey...

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