Music of the Electric Light Orchestra

Listen Up: Seminars on Music is a weekly gathering of music lovers every Wednesday morning, hosted by AZMF’s Resident Artist, Josh Condon.  Each session combines music history, analysis, active listening, and discussion, designed to enhance your listening experience and overall music appreciation.  Listen Up covers all genres, emphasizing our common humanity across all musical styles!  Coffee and refreshments provided.

Orchestral pop meets futuristic rock in the genre-defying music of Electric Light Orchestra. With soaring strings, stacked harmonies, and Jeff Lynne’s unmistakable production, ELO created a sound that was both retro and ahead of its time. In this session, we’ll listen closely to hits like Mr. Blue Sky, Evil Woman, and Telephone Line, unpacking how classical influences, studio innovation, and pop sensibility fused into one of the most unique catalogs in rock history. Fans old and new—come ready to rediscover the magic.