what constitutes a "rock opera?"

[KingJohn_654]

and what are some recommended rock operas?

[Inc.onsolable]

Wtf?!

[KingJohn_654]

wikipedia was little help.

[Inc.onsolable]

wikipedia was little help.

Bet it was. I can't even picture this. Haha.

[KingJohn_654]

Bet it was. I can't even picture this. Haha.

it was all sorta vague. i figured that the geniuses of AP could help me out.

[xJesusFreakx]

Wtf?!

You're saying "Wtf?!" in someone else's thread? This is a legitimate topic for music discussion. Maybe it's not as awesome as your "what not" song game thread, but honestly, what is?

[Genuma]

your mom.

[RecklessXRandy]

Peter Bretter - A Taste for Love

[FullCollaspe]

Not Green Day

[ohitsmark]

Not Green Day

Or MCR.

[pr0digy]

Forgive Durden- Razia's Shadow

[whataclush]

but im just a poor boy and nobody loves me, he's just a poor boy from a poor family.

[FueledByRock]

spare him his life from this monstrosity.

[SmokieB.High]

Tommy - The who

[KingJohn_654]

does there have to be multiple vocalists for it to be a rock opera?

[Codi23]

Tommy - The Who

Start there, prease.

Edit: Shit, Smokie. B beat me to it. Great minds think alike...

[Yellowcard2006]

It must have Billy Joe Armstrong.

[Codi23]

It must have Billy Joe Armstrong.

Before trying to be witty, you might want to spell his name correctly.

K thx bai.

[DriveLikeScott]

franz kafka- scab

[Codi23]

The Wall - Pink Floyd

[yoyostring]

Say Anything - ...Is A Real Boy



..it was supposed to be one after all.

[undonesweater93]

Tommy - The who

Learning "We're Not Gonna Take It" on guitar has made me appreciate it so much more.

[Codi23]

Rock operas tend to follow a theme, and have a general story contained in them.

A lot of rock operas also move in acts, similar to real operas or plays. Other than that, the idea whether something is a "rock opera" is up for plenty of speculation.

[KingJohn_654]

Rock operas tend to follow a theme, and have a general story contained in them.

A lot of rock operas also move in acts, similar to real operas or plays. Other than that, the idea whether something is a "rock opera" is up for plenty of speculation.

so i guess the question would be: rock opera = concept album?

[Codi23]

so i guess the question would be: rock opera = concept album?

Yeah, but there are also "metal operas", and other similar things. If it fits into the rock category rather easily, then yeah, it probably is.

Another great example: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - David Bowie

Is there a specific album you're seeking clarification for?

[KingJohn_654]

Yeah, but there are also "metal operas", and other similar things. If it fits into the rock category rather easily, then yeah, it probably is.

Another great example: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - David Bowie

Is there a specific album you're seeking clarification for?

not really. it was just taken from a conversation i had with a friend yesterday.

[Codi23]

Oh, and there definitely doesn't have to be multiple vocalists for it to be a rock opera...

[KingJohn_654]

Oh, and there definitely doesn't have to be multiple vocalists for it to be a rock opera...

ok. but does it need multiple characters?

[Codi23]

ok. but does it need multiple characters?

haha I really don't think rock operas actually have strict rules they followed to become rock operas. Most of the time there are multiple characters, but I could go and write one that all took place in my mind; no other characters. It could still fit the mold.

[KingJohn_654]

thanks for all the help.

[Codi23]

Sure, hope you got some ideas out of this. I would definitely list Tommy as the first one to go to, though. In a single song, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Now you can impress your friend in conversation with all your KNOWLEDGE!!! hahaha

[Shawn at RRR]

The Dear Hunter anyone?

[tonighttonight0]

Tommy and Quadrophenia are both two of the bests both by the Who

[CollectiveConfusion]

i think people will just call albums rock operas, we could try to make a definition but at the end of the day, anyone can call an album with any sort of theme/cohesion a rock opera.

edit: not saying it's not a good question, i just don't think anyone can pinpoint an answer

[The Personist]

Tommy and Quadrophenia are both two of the bests both by the Who
This. These are THE rock operas.

[Joe DeAndrea]

Ludo - Broken Bride

[Nadene7x]

Tommy - The who
:) this

[LoginBanned]

Before trying to be witty, you might want to spell his name correctly.

K thx bai.

Shut up, the both of you

[Inc.onsolable]

You're saying "Wtf?!" in someone else's thread? This is a legitimate topic for music discussion. Maybe it's not as awesome as your "what not" song game thread, but honestly, what is?

Hahahahahaha, I know right?! ;)

[SpeakForMe]

Are the Yellow Submarine and The Wall considered "Rock Operas?"

[SeanFracture]

Peter Bretter - A Taste for Love

I love you.

[brentywat]

Peter Bretter - A Taste for Love

easily the best rock opera ever.

[what_ever]

Meat Loaf

[bladerdude360]

but im just a poor boy and nobody loves me, he's just a poor boy from a poor family.
This.

Peter Bretter - A Taste for Love
Haha so much win.

[tonighttonight0]

Are the Yellow Submarine and The Wall considered "Rock Operas?"

No on Yellow Submarine, it was a soundtrack to a movie based off of already existing songs, it was also named after one of the worst Beatles songs ever. The Wall on the other hand is.

[Poe-tryGirl]

Hahahahahaha, I know right?! ;)
Have some dignity. Don't bash your own thread.

[deFobbed14yrs]

yeah so queen? like obvi

[Bob Payne]

Ludo - Broken Bride

This post needs to be reinforced. Awesome collection of songs.

[TachyonEvan]

Ludo - Broken Bride

Came in here to mention this.

Anyone who hasn't heard this needs to, like, NOW.

[Formatfun]

I'd say the best album I consider a "rock opera" would be Broken Bride, by Ludo.

Edit: Nevermind, it's been said. I agree 100% with ^

[Inc.onsolable]

Have some dignity. Don't bash your own thread.

Dud, I'm agreeing.