ROCK versions of Classical Music

My favorite band was the New York Rock and Roll Ensemble. The members were all Juilliard trained musicians who incorporated many of Bach's pieces in their albums.

A fifth of Beethoven, Walter Murphy

Used in  “Saturday Night Fever”

Roll Over Beethoven:  ELO

A Lover's Concerto:  The Toys

Writing On The Wall - Blackmore’s Night

https://youtu.be/_cxpXXYcHO4

Borrows heavily from Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky, so much so that Blackmore gave him songwriting credits.

Difficult To Cure - Rainbow with Orchestra

https://youtu.be/8yzvZAtC5h4

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony 

This was recorded with orchestra in Japan because the Japanese audience was the only one that would stop making noise during the performance. They are very polite. So we have to thank Japan for this!

Rock me Amadeus, Falco

Cans and Brahms-Yes

JOY by Apollo 100.

Bridge To Heaven - Uli Jon Roth & Klaus Meine with Orchestra 1995

https://youtu.be/2zxDDDY5rAE

Music: Nessun Dorma / Turandot by Puccini

Lyrics: Uli Jon Roth

I’m a fan of Klaus, and I think he is one of greatest singers in rock, but even my jaw dropped when he sang this song set to such a famous aria. Uli Roth is a classically trained musician, known for his Hendrix inspired guitar work with Scorpions in the 70’s. The guitar he plays is one he invented called Sky guitar. He designed it specifically to play notes that are written for violins.