Beck with Pacific Symphony

Californian alternative icon and pop polymath Beck is renowned for his genre-defying style, constantly evolving with each new record. The only certainty with Beck's music is that it will be different from what came before. While his 1994 lo-fi rap/folk anthem "Loser" initially hinted at one-hit-wonder status, those early predictions were quickly shattered by his boundary-pushing work that followed. Far from being a fleeting novelty act, Beck carved out a unique and ever-evolving path over decades, embracing new sounds and creative challenges with each release.

His 1996 album, “Odelay,” a collaboration with the Dust Brothers, marked a breakthrough moment, blending his love of crate-dug samples with elements of funk, soul, hip-hop, blues, lounge music and experimental sounds. “Odelay” not only defined the cultural landscape of the late '90s, but also foreshadowed Beck's future sonic explorations, from the playful soul pranks of “Midnite Vultures” to the melancholic introspection of “Sea Change.” Throughout the 21st century, Beck's music oscillated between satire and sincerity, often blending the two, as heard on the 2008 album “Modern Guilt.”

In 2015, “Morning Phase” won the Grammy for album of the year, cementing Beck's lasting influence in the music world. He has continued to push creative boundaries, collaborating with artists like Jenny Lewis, Paul McCartney and Pharrell Williams on albums such as 2019’s “Hyperspace.”

Now, Beck will join forces with Orange County’s Pacific Symphony for a special night, presenting some of his greatest music alongside a symphonic back. Don't miss this extraordinary collaboration — because if there's one thing we know about Beck, it's that next year, he’ll be doing something entirely different and just as remarkable