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MaVolta
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February 13, 2018

What Are Your Favorite Instrumental Tunes?

  • February 13, 2018
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The subject of instrumentals came up in another thread, so I thought it might be fun to see what instrumental tunes everyone enjoys. Instrumentals cover a wide range of genres when you start to think about it; classical (of course), movie soundtracks, pop, jazz, big band oldies, blues, country, rock, and many instrumental versions of your favorite song titles, too.

 

So what instrumental music do you like? What are your favorite tunes or instrumental versions of your favorite songs? Multiple tunes and multiple genres are okay. And, if you have favorite on youtube, feel free to post the link so that we can listen, too!

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    Vexed
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    June 6, 2022

    I have just discovered this group. APOCALYPTICA 

    It is just amazing what they can do with cellos and a drum kit. A lot of instrumentals. They started as a Metallica cover/tribute band then started writing their own stuff. For songs with vocals, they had various guest singers then I think they got a permanent one (at least for one album maybe longer). I have only gotten through a few so far. I plan on trying to listening to all available.

     

    SACRA - Apocalyptica -(original piece) one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbyD1W984e8 

     

    ION - Apocalyptica - (original) a bit more rock

    https://youtu.be/F6AkuDV6Kwo 

     

     

     

    MaVolta
    MaVoltaAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    June 6, 2022

    Apocalyptica showed up on the Apple Metal Instrumental playlist the other day. They got my attention, also. I’ve listened to parts of the album Cell-O and saved a few of those songs to a playlist. 

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    Vexed
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    June 7, 2022

    I am starting to listen to all their music. Haven't been through all of this album yet (halfway 😊 ).

    ripvanwinkle96
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    June 6, 2022
    Vexed
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    August 16, 2022

    "Nothing Else Matters" - Apocalyptica - Instrumental cover of Metallica's song

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjvGjUovxPU 

    Vexed
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    September 26, 2022

    "Guitar Flute and String" - Moby

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3Th1XKrks 

    ripvanwinkle96
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    September 26, 2022

    "Beautiful Obsession" * §ir Chauncey

    aka: "Mr. Raunchy", Ernie Freeman!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p70dAmKlMSI&t=61s&ab_channel=SirBasildeBrush

    Raynyky
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    September 29, 2022

    Watercolour Guitars-The Firemen aka Paul McCartney and Youth.

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    October 22, 2022
    Vexed
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    October 23, 2022

    I enjoyed that @dl73698250 , thanks.  I also listened to some Johnny Whitehorse while there.

    Vexed
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    October 23, 2022

    Now for something completely different: ( Monty Python reference there )

     

    "Bad Horsie" - Steve Vai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHubmkOe-MQ

     

     

    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 24, 2022

    That was pretty good. Monty Python? I think I should have heard of him before. What year was this?

    To Admin: I wonder why this link didn't show up in my email. Others have been. Any idea? I got the email, but without the link.

    Vexed
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 24, 2022

    The song was from 95. Monty Python reference was from the Monty Python's Flying Circus show. Something John Cleese said on some of the sketches transitions. Didn't have anything to do with Steve Vai. Just a remark after some calm songs to a rocker.

    Community Champion ⭐
    October 24, 2022

    Lady Down on Love,the original Alabama piece. I dont know who did it but it was a wonderful arrangement. Not over done,acoustic guitar lead,gentle rhythms with a subtle background combination of violin and soft organ. loved it.

    ripvanwinkle96
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    October 27, 2022

    "Memories of Maria" * Jerry Byrd {1962}

    with Monument records orchestra directed by Bob Moore, with a tune co- written by Roy Orbison

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgE-ggk8p3s&ab_channel=AnthonyReichardt