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ROCK versions of Classical Music

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February 11, 2022
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I love rock and I love classical music. There are many rock versions of classical music. Many different bands have done the same piece.

So, what are some of your favorites?

I have tons, but here are a few.

1. Titles to numerous to mention -- Trans-Siberian Orchestra

2. Sabre Dance ( Khachaturian ) -- Dave Edmunds

3. Hall of the Mountain King ( Grieg ) -- Electric Light Orchestra

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CaptainMura

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Not necessarily 'rock' per se, but Sheherazade Maynard Ferguson

(Rimsky-Korsakov) on the album "New Vintage"1977

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1968Hoya46

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"Asia Minor" by Kokomo. His adaptation of a Grieg piano concerto.

MaVolta

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@1968Hoya46 Nice to see your posts again! 😊

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix

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1968Hoya46

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Thank-you. Have I missed much?

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1968Hoya46

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"Bumble Boogie" by B. Bumble and the Stingers. Their version of Rimsy-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumble Bee".

CaptainMura

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Didn't see this on the list yet-Could it be the magic Barry Manilow adapted from Prelude in C minor Chopin 28:20

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1968Hoya46

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Admittedly a stretch but...

It's Now Or Never: Elvis

The music is based on the Neapolitan classic "O Sole Mio". Elvis had two American songwriters compose the lyrics for his recording. While not pretending to be Pavarotti, Elvis did a nice job on this record, evolving nicely from his Heartbreak Hotel days.