Answer:
anthropic / claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929
Here are three excellent intermediate-level light rock songs from the 70s-80s with guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums:\n\n1. **"Rosanna" by Toto (1982)** - Features the iconic half-time shuffle groove, memorable keyboard parts, and accessible guitar riffs. Great for learning syncopated rhythms and ensemble playing.\n\n2. **"Sister Golden Hair" by America (1975)** - Classic soft rock with straightforward chord progressions, gentle acoustic guitar work, and simple but effective bass lines. Perfect for developing smooth transitions.\n\n3. **"Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac (1977)** - Laid-back groove with repetitive but musical parts across all instruments. The bass line is particularly iconic yet manageable, and the keyboard provides atmospheric texture.\n\nAll three songs emphasize groove, dynamics, and interplay between instruments—essential elements of light rock. They're challenging enough to be engaging but don't require advanced technical skills, making them ideal for intermediate players looking to capture that classic 70s-80s sound.
gemini / gemini-2.5-flash
Score: 6.5
The answer provides three songs, but two have significant issues regarding the prompt's requirements. "Rosanna" by Toto features a drum part (the half-time shuffle) that is widely considered advanced, not intermediate, making the song challenging for an intermediate band. "Sister Golden Hair" by America, while a good song, does not feature a prominent keyboard part, which was a specified instrument in the request. The arrangement is primarily acoustic guitar, bass, and drums. "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac is an excellent recommendation that fits all criteria.
openai / gpt-4o-mini
Score: 9
The answer provides three relevant songs from the 70s and 80s that fit the light rock genre and suggests appropriate instrumentation. Each recommendation emphasizes different musical elements suitable for intermediate players, highlighting grooves, chord progressions, and interplay. However, while the songs are appropriate, the critique could have briefly mentioned specific techniques or musical skills that the intermediate players would learn from each song. Overall, it's accurate and relevant, but a little more detail on learning outcomes could enhance completeness.
cohere / command-r-plus-08-2024
Score: 9.5
The answer is factually accurate and provides a good variety of songs from the specified era and genre. The difficulty assessment for intermediate players seems reasonable, as the songs chosen have memorable and iconic elements but are not overly complex. The only minor improvement could be mentioning the specific keyboard instruments used in each song, as 'keyboard' can refer to various instruments like piano, synthesizer, or organ. For instance, 'Rosanna' features prominent synthesizer parts, while 'Sister Golden Hair' has a more piano-driven sound. This additional detail would offer a more comprehensive picture for musicians looking to recreate the songs' sounds.
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