This band, unlike Genesis, never tried to flirt with the listener, boldly experimenting in search of their own sound. Camel were inspired more by jazz and avant-garde music and less by rock and classical music. Such priorities may have made the band’s music too complex, but the musicians have always emphasized vivid and memorable melodies. That’s why the songs are easy to relate to, you want to listen to them again and learn them on an instrument.
The band’s approach did a great job: without simplifying the music or pleasing the listener, Camel still became of interest to the masses, to more sophisticated music lovers and professional musicians alike. But the band’s greatest influence was on musicians who were inspired by the overall sound and melody of Camel.
As the band’s music became more complex over time, we’ll recommend the band’s initial albums, Mirage and The Snow Goose, to newcomers.
The world of progressive is not limited to these five bands. But they will help you to fit in and get used to this complicated music. Its great advantage over almost any other style is the richness in musical ideas. We hope that your introduction to progressive music will give you a lot of discovery and motivation to play and create music! And if you need help, there’s always a guitar course to help you.