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FROM THE WEST COAST.

Classic rock songs with creative chord-runs, twists, turns – and an extra ounce of sophistication.

USD29

SKU: TT336 Categories: EZkeys Line, EZkeys MIDI Tags: All you need for your Rock Songs, Stefan Olofsson

With musical prowess, songwriting and big, lush productions as its biggest traits, bands and artists like The Doobie Brothers, David Foster, Steely Dan and Toto rose to international fame as an alternative to the more rowdy, classic rock scene. The divider AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) was coined earlier, but prominently in the late ’70s and early ’80s, the slick, vocal-driven sound of AOR topped the charts around the world. Very often, the piano or keyboard played a pivotal part in any composition.

With that as a starting point, we travelled back to when it got its foothold and worked our way through the massive vaults of inspiration. We ended up with a comprehensive collection of playing variations ranging all the way from big ballads and syncopated shuffles to beat-driven uptempo material.

Expect creative chord-runs, twists, turns and a world-class player behind the wheel – all the signifying traits of AOR as we know it. Start writing!

  • Piano/keyboard MIDI inspired by AOR music
  • Performed by professional session player
  • 4/4, 6/8 and 12/8 variations in straight and/or swing feel
  • Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge sections

AUDIO DEMOS

THREE REASONS TO
USE EZKEYS.

Here’s our very own Rikk Currence with three top reasons as to why your songs will thank you for using EZkeys and our collection of EZkeys MIDI.

A PERFECT MATCH.

Pair your AOR EZkeys MIDI with the AOR Grooves drum MIDI and you’ll have a perfect match!

AOR GROOVES

STEFAN OLOFSSON – INTERVIEW

What is AOR/west coast to you and how would you define this genre’s characteristics?
AOR/west coast (or more recently “yacht rock”, as dubbed by the popular YouTube series of the same name) is a type of soft rock originating from California in the late ‘70s and early ’80s. It has a smooth, “breezy” sound and in addition to the standard rock setup often features horn sections, percussion, synthesizers and the ever-present Fender Rhodes. There is a focus on great performances and slick productions.

What’s your personal connection to this kind of music?
It was one type of music that was played in my home while growing up. It became part of my musical education.

What musicians from this era inspired you growing up – and maybe still to this day?
Jay Graydon and David Foster are the godfathers of the genre. Steely Dan, Toto and The Doobie Brothers, though not strictly AOR/west coast throughout their careers, are great bands I still listen to.

Name a few of the bands and/or artists that inspired you the most for this pack.
There’s inspiration from Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Airplay, The Doobie Brothers, Toto, Earth Wind & Fire, David Foster, Fools Gold, Steely Dan, The Tubes, Al Jarreau, Marc Jordan, Gino Vannelli, Robbie Dupree, Bill LaBounty, Steve Kipner, Chicago, David Pack, Pages, Sneaker, Maxus and I’m probably forgetting a few!

How’s the AOR/west coast scene today and where do you think it’s heading?
It was virtually nonexistent for years, but it has gained some momentum recently. Thanks to digital distribution and streaming, out-of-print albums are becoming available again. Bands, record companies, blogs, podcasts and the before mentioned YouTube comedy “Yacht Rock” have helped giving the genre some new attention.

Stefan
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

A working installation of an EZkeys sound library.

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