Symphly The Best.

Barclay James Harvest, a progressive rock band, recently released a live record called Philharmonic! The Orchestral Concert, which captures their performance with the Slaithwaite Philharmonic orchestra. The band's guitarist and vocalist, John Lees, reflects on their early days and how their classical leanings developed over time. The concert was well-received and prompted by pressure from friends after the band's successful shows in Athens. The article also discusses the challenges and benefits of combining rock music with orchestral arrangements, as well as the band's future plans and the impact of Brexit on their ability to tour in mainland Europe. [Extracted from the article]