Classic Beatles - Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Advantages: groundbreaking world changing music
Disadvantages: none

...to Paul's over guiding hand. Their last studio album together 'Abbey Road' saw the band returning to their roots, but when they split, their relationships with one another were taught. THE MUSIC: The Albums (UK) Please Please Me With The Beatles A Hard Days Night Beatles For Sale Help! Rubber Soul Revolver Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band The Beatles (The White Album) Yellow Submarine Abbey Road Early Beatle's Music: When the Beatle's began their albums were raw with pop classics, mostly by timeless Lennon/McCartney combinations and cover versions of old rock 'n' roll numbers. By that time the bands format was formally set, John did rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Paul did bass and shared lead vocals with John, George did lead guitar and sang occasionally, and Ringo played drums. However, when George began... Read review

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Advantages: Old songs with a new twist
Disadvantages: not everones cup of Tea

...Metallica S&M Heavy Metal mixed with Symphonic Music is nothing new. If you always thought that classical music was boring then this double CD may make you think again. Many metal artists have either been educated in , or heavily influenced by classical music. The infusion of these two genres can be found in numerous songs and albums across spectrum of metal bands. Leading sometimes to surprise when people discover the popularity of classical music amongst many metal fans. Being at the forefront of what is termed "intelligent heavy metal," it seemed only a matter of time before Metallica would eventually mix their classic songs with a full symphony orchestra. In fact, S& M is not the first foray the band has made into using classical music to enhance their songs. When recording The Black Album" Nothing Else Matters" in 1993... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful and original arrangements
Disadvantages: Can seem pretentious

...1967 was a first for many things... concept albums, lyrics on the sleeve, new and exciting production techniques, and of course, the first symphonic rock album. After a line-up change from their original RnB band, The Moody Blues were commissioned to record a rock version of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Quite understandably, they scrapped the idea and commenced with one on a scale just as grand: Days Of Future Passed. A concept album about a day, from dawn through to dusk, Days Of Future Passed's most noteable feature is the presence of the London Festival Orchestra, which wasn't scrapped with the Dvorak idea. The eight songs on the album are joined together by orchestral sections, arranged and conducted by Peter Knight. Some of the sections are entirely new, but many of them reprise melodies from the band's songs on the album, giving... Read review

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