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Vexed
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Feb 11, 2022 11:28 PM UTC

ROCK versions of Classical Music

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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BeatleloverKT
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Feb 12, 2022 1:57 PM UTC

A fifth of Beethoven, Walter Murphy

Used in  “Saturday Night Fever”

BobH07
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Feb 12, 2022 11:17 AM UTC

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.