Talk:Baroque pop

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Shouldn't this be named chamber pop? The definition and bands fit perfectly, and the term itself appears a lot more popular than "baroque pop" (on the net, at least).

...to be fair - Allmusic seems to differentiate between those two - apparently "baroque" is the 60's, while "chamber" belongs to 90's. Hmm... Squeal 23:54, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Neither are very attractive terms, but baroque is at least descriptive (i.e. ornate, elaborate) and has been common journalistic usage for several decades. I hope to add to this thread when I can organise my articles and record collection. Markw1504 16:02, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Well, one could also argue that baroque is misleading because it incorrectly suggests a specific timeframe (mainly, baroque period in western art), while chamber suggests similarities to classical chamber music (which is, for the most part, true). But, yeah, I guess you're right. From what I've seen in the meantime, it's exactly as the article puts it now - chamber pop is a newer term strongly associated with the indie movement. I'm sure baroque pop was in use long before I was around; but as it is now, chamber pop seems more popular (even if it's a bit counter-intuitive when used to describe bands like Belle & Sebastian, and completely fails with regards to The Polyphonic Spree). Both are important, though, and I just hope some day this article will have enough content to justify a split. :) Squeal 15:20, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rename Baroque Pop

I think this is better capitilisation. Think about it and do it. --AresAndEnyo 04:14, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Screw it I'll do it. --AresAndEnyo 04:15, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Actually, it's not a proper noun--see all other genres on wp--indie pop, post-rock, geek rock, lo-fi -- definitely do not rename. Moonty 05:14, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Fine Noted but it still seems wierd to me everywhere else has a capital p in pop. --AresAndEnyo 08:00, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Baroque pop artist list

I really like Iron and Wine AND I really like baroque pop, but I can't see that Iron and Wine fulfils any qualities of the latter, i.e the songs and instrumentation are conventional folk/blues. I've removed him.

Added Harry Nilsson to the 'old guys' list. Markw1504 20:12, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

Added Joanna Newsom to the 'new guys' list. Markw1504 23:12, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Added Judee Sill (and her bach-influenced compositions) to the old list. Don't know how this one was missed. Markw1504 23:30, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

There are slightly different descriptions of baroque pop in this article and at Indie rock#Current trends. Many of these artists have a folky aspect, but do the majority of them have quiet vocals? Pomte 19:43, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Doesn't Bela fleck fit into this category? Nina simone is folk/jazz/blues, but frequently had a pianist that would go off on long bachesque solos...169.233.53.82 09:32, 11 February 2007 (UTC)