A unique experimental work that combines rock and orchestral elements.
An album by The Doors that goes beyond the boundaries of rock and is characterized by original arrangements that boldly incorporate brass and strings.
The tension and heavy brass sounds that permeate the opening track symbolize the uniqueness of this album. Jim Morrison's vocals combine the cadence of a recital with the power of rock, while the band's performance oscillates freely between rhythm and melody. Jazz-inspired brass instruments radiate a pop glow in "Touch Me," while the poetic structure of "The Soft Parade" dramatizes the development. The overall sound combines the architectural beauty of classical music with the rawness of rock, embodying the musical turning point of the late 1960s. This album symbolizes the Doors' creative power, combining their experimental spirit with the breadth of their expression.
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- Arranged By [Orchestral] - Paul Harris (2)
- Arranged By - Ray Manzarek
- Keyboards - Ray Manzarek
- Producer - Paul A. Rothchild
- Engineer - Bruce Botnick
- Bass - Harvey Brooks
- English Horn [Solo] - Champ Webb
- Saxophone [Solos] - Curtis Amy
- Congas - Reinol Andino
- Bass - Doug Lubahn
- Mandolin - Jesse McReynolds
- Arranged By - Jim Morrison
- Vocals - Jim Morrison
- Written-By - Morrison
- Written-By - Krieger
- Arranged By - Robbie Krieger
- Guitar - Robbie Krieger
- Arranged By - John Densmore
- Drums - John Densmore
- Producer [Coordinator] - Jac Holzman
- Trombone [Solo] - George Bohanan
- Art Direction, Design - William S. Harvey
- Fiddle - Jimmy Buchanan
- Illustration [Inside] - Peter Schaumann
- Photography By - Joel Brodsky
- Lacquer Cut By - PF
