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Been a long time since I rock n roll...rock symphony anyone?

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Posted on June 28, 2000 at 19:18:20
Oyster


 
I recommend the ex-Jethro Tull's David Palmer, "Passing Open Windows" - A symphonic tribute to Queen, to anyone interested. This disc is SBM 20bit DDD recorded that impressed me both sonically and musically.
Queen's music was beautifully and cleverly arranged, translated (though not always faithfully) and played. My favourite being "Killer Queen", the swinging and jazzy "Death on 2 legs" and the touching "Who wants to live forever".

Betting on my blooming interest (in classical crossover?) and another good kill, I took a chance and ordered "Us And Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd" after reading some good comments at amazon.com. Besides the packaging (cover art by Roger Dean), the rest was a let down. The strings were predictable and most of the time circling on a few notes with little high points or emphasis. Waters and David would have cried a tear. I bet my dog wouldn't allow me to play it again.

Any other goodies to recommend?

Cheers,

 

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That's my cup of tea too..., posted on June 28, 2000 at 19:51:21
Demetrio


 
Hey, Oyster, I’d highly recommend The Enid and Pär Lindh Project for you. The Enid is a British group that started their career in the late 70’s, and personally I consider “Aerie Faerie Nonsense”, “Touch Me” and “Six Pieces” excellent starting albums. Superb orchestral rock. As for Pär Lindh Project, this is a recent Swedish group whose music is keyboard-based rock remaining ELP at times, but in it’s own, with lots of Baroque influences. “Mundus Incompertus” and “Gothic Impressions” are both great.

Other symphonic rock releases that come to mind at the moment are: New Trolls “Concerto Grosso No. 1” (Italy, 197l), Il Rovescio Della Medaglia “Contaminazione” (Italy, 1973), Latte e Miele “Passio Secundum Mattheum” (Italy, 1972), Los Canarios “Ciclos” (Spain, 1974), just to name a few.

Hope this helps, and thanks also for your suggestion.

Demetrio.

 

Oyster, you must seek these out:, posted on June 29, 2000 at 06:37:01
Dave G.


 
1) Rick Wakeman - Journey to the Centre of the Earth - MFSL cd and/or LP - This record probably started "symphonic rock". It is excellent.

2) Rick Wakeman - Return to the Centre of the Earth - 25 years later Rick issued this cd and lp (yes - lp) 2 years ago as a
"sequel" to 1) above.

No MFSL version available but it is still an excellent recording and is 77 minutes of excellent music. Very heavy on strings and chorus accompianment.

I betcha you will like them.

Dave


 

Re: I might add.., posted on June 29, 2000 at 16:14:03
Javier


 
Demetrio i can't believe that you haven't reccomended After crying, but i should say that this camera-rock music.So also try After crying de profundis.

 

How could I forget this great?!!!..., posted on June 29, 2000 at 16:28:11
Demetrio


 
I second Javier's opinion, for course, After Crying's "De Profundis" is indeed a wonderful release. Like Javier already said, the music of this great Hungarian band can be described as a synthesis of Classical Chamber music and Rock. They use an array of Classical Chamber typical instruments, like cello, viola, oboe, trumpet, bassoon, clarinet, trombone, piano and flute, along with keyboards, guitars, drums and bass. The music is inventive and complex, but very pleasant to listen to at the same time. The arrangements are extremely rich, and their performance does reflect a strong classical training. Gothic/dark atmospheres, reminding King Crimson at times. Another great album by this band is "Almost Pure Instrumental", although De Profundis remains my first favorite.

Best wishes,

Demetrio.

 

Progressing in rock, posted on June 29, 2000 at 19:45:50
Oyster


 
Thanks folks for the interesting and progressive list (pun intended) of orchestra rock selections. In fact, my rock music mainly comprises of simplier, more straight forward, classic rock materials from Uriah Heep, MMEB, Alan Parson, Pink Floyd, Yes, Queen, Rush et al.

I most probably would give Rick Wakeman another go having not understood his "Journey" when I was much younger and also probably due to not having a proper system to appreciate the maestero's creation.

For the deeper stuff suggested, as I'm stepping into virgin grounds, I couldn't sample any at Amazon.com or CDnow. Any sites out there that I can do that? Thanks.
Cheers,

 

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