After 35 years of music shapeshifting, Beck embraces his orchestral era
Beck is embarking on his first Australian tour with orchestral accompaniment, reimagining his music with the Melbourne Philharmonia Australia and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The performances will highlight symphonic elements from his catalog, particularly focusing on albums like Sea Change and Morning Phase. This tour marks a departure from his typical rock shows, offering a more expansive and nuanced musical experience.
- ▪Beck is collaborating with Australian orchestras for the first time in May 2026.
- ▪His father, David Campbell, is a renowned conductor and arranger who has worked on many of Beck's albums.
- ▪The tour will feature reworked versions of hits like 'Loser' and 'Where It's At,' along with deep cuts and covers.
- ▪Beck describes the orchestral performances as letting the songs 'sit and breathe' compared to rock settings.
- ▪He has previously performed with orchestras at venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Royal Albert Hall.
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Beck prepares for first Australian orchestra tourBy Al NewsteadDouble JTopic:Music25m ago25 minutes agoSat 2 May 2026 at 9:00pmShapeshifting muso Beck is teaming up with Australian orchestras for the first time in May. (Supplied: Pooneh Ghana)abc.net.au/news/beck-orchestra-live-tour-australia-sydney-melbourne/106621492Link copiedShareShare articleBeck Hansen, better known as mononymous musical chameleon Beck, has always been interested in symphonic work."I was going to see orchestras from a young age," he says."I was that kid who'd get the student ticket and go in the cheap seats."It also helps that his father, David Campbell, is a prolific conductor and composer who has arranged music for Oscar-winning films, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson and beyond.He's also worked…
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