AOR/west coast, like Chicago and Toto, has plenty of other instruments (horns is a fundament in Chicago's live shows). But within Melodic rock, isn't it quite uncommon? Strings in power ballads we see/hear.

Came to think of Asia's clever usage of a classical string section in Rock n roll dream. Perhaps a band with one foot in AOR, but the tune is very mel rock.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/08/2020 08:10AM by Falken.