Exogenesis: Symphony
Muse · 2010
24 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · progressive rock
A grand, orchestral fusion of rock and classical elements that explores themes of humanity's fate.
Why this album works
- Best for
- concise symphonic storytelling grand emotional arcs immersive orchestral journey
- Context
- In 2010, Muse was riding high after the commercial success of their album 'The Resistance' (2009), which won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. 'Exogenesis: Symphony' serves as an ambitious exploration of symphonic rock, marking their evolution into more complex musical territories while solidifying their status as arena-filling headliners.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, progressive rock
Exogenesis: Symphony is a single by Muse, released in 2010. A grand, orchestral fusion of rock and classical elements that explores themes of humanity's fate. This album is notable for its ambitious structure, being one of the few symphonic rock compositions in modern music, and it showcases Muse's artistic range. The live performances of tracks like 'Uprising' and 'Resistance' further emphasize the band's ability to blend theatricality with rock, contributing to their legacy within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Exogenesis: Symphony sound like?
A grand, orchestral fusion of rock and classical elements that explores themes of humanity's fate. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Exogenesis: Symphony by Muse notable?
This album is notable for its ambitious structure, being one of the few symphonic rock compositions in modern music, and it showcases Muse's artistic range. The live performances of tracks like 'Uprising' and 'Resistance' further emphasize the band's ability to blend theatricality with rock, contributing to their legacy within the genre. In 2010, Muse was riding high after the commercial success of their album 'The Resistance' (2009), which won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. 'Exogenesis: Symphony' serves as an ambitious exploration of symphonic rock, marking their evolution into more complex musical territories while solidifying their status as arena-filling headliners.
Who is Exogenesis: Symphony for?
Exogenesis: Symphony works well if you're into concise symphonic storytelling, grand emotional arcs and immersive orchestral journey.
How many songs are on Exogenesis: Symphony?
Exogenesis: Symphony has 5 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 1: Overture Standout 4:18
- 2 Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 2: Cross-Pollination Standout 3:58
- 3 Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 3: Redemption Standout 4:37
- 4 Uprising (live) 5:37
- 5 Resistance (live) 5:36
Release Date
April 17, 2010
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
24 min 6 sec
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