Apocolyptica... Trans-Siberian Orchestra... etc.

[Petrarch]

So a friend is trying to broaden my musical horizons. I've always had pretty broad musial tastes, and am as likely to listen to folk music as to rap-rock. I regularly listen to Harry Chapin, Unknown Prophets, Ben Folds, Pachebel, and Salif Keita.

This does not satisfy my friend. My friend is convinced that the only type of music that deserves being called music is metal. Industrial. Acid. I just don't like it. It's just the way my neurons are lined up or something.

We've recently come to a compromise in the meeting between classical and metal, two genres that work together extremely well. Metalica's S&M was the first stop. Gotta love that album. Next was Apocolyptica, a cello quartet that has amazing versions of songs like Metalica's One. Finally, it was Trans-siberian Orchestra, a group that recently scored a semi-hit with Christmas Eve Sarejevo. Mephistopholes' Return is one of the greatest songs I have heard.

Anyone know of any other groups that blend the two genres?

[BobtheJunkie]

I have an assload of Apocalyptica. I love that group.

[TurboFag]

Struggle is fantastic. 4 cellos! 4! Cellos!


Metallica covers are not.

[Beastmouth]

Jazz + Metal = Mahavishnu Orchestra. Esp. 'Birds of Fire,' 'Dream.'

[BobtheJunkie]

Originally posted by RufusTheStuntBum
Classical sensibilities lend themself very easily to metal.

*Ahem*

Heavenly
NightWish
Angra
Helloween
Stratovarius
Rhapsody
Kamelot
Luca Turilli
Blind Guardian
Yngwie Malmsteen
Freedom Call
Gamma Ray
Iron Savior
Sinergy
Sonata Arctica
Persuader
Freternia
Labyrinth
Royal Hunt
Edenbridge
DragonForce
HammerFall
Symphony X

Should be enough to get you started.

I need to d/l some of that tomorrow. I tried trans-siberian orchestra, and they're great for christmas music, but c'mon... in MAY? Ugh!!!

[Nephilim]

The only classical sensibility Yngwie Malmsteen shows is the skill at shredding ober ever single song and being a pompous ass. He's pretty much Paginini part 2, but Paganini wasn't ass enough to use distortion pedals.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Petrarch
So a friend is trying to broaden my musical horizons. I've always had pretty broad musial tastes, and am as likely to listen to folk music as to rap-rock. I regularly listen to Harry Chapin, Unknown Prophets, Ben Folds, Pachebel, and Salif Keita.

This does not satisfy my friend. My friend is convinced that the only type of music that deserves being called music is metal. Industrial. Acid. I just don't like it. It's just the way my neurons are lined up or something.

We've recently come to a compromise in the meeting between classical and metal, two genres that work together extremely well. Metalica's S&M was the first stop. Gotta love that album. Next was Apocolyptica, a cello quartet that has amazing versions of songs like Metalica's One. Finally, it was Trans-siberian Orchestra, a group that recently scored a semi-hit with Christmas Eve Sarejevo. Mephistopholes' Return is one of the greatest songs I have heard.

Anyone know of any other groups that blend the two genres?

Trans-siberian Orchestra, was the ochestra that was on the metallica album.............. besides, apocolyptica has really come to their own. My Dying Bride has SOME ochestral arangements... may be to dark and heavy for you. You might like some Malmsteen, check out Guitar Solo, he plays behtovens 5th on the guitar, mind nubming solos, lets face it, this guy is a god. Alot of new prog bands mix in orchestral arrangements.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Nephilim
The only classical sensibility Yngwie Malmsteen shows is the skill at shredding ober ever single song and being a pompous ass. He's pretty much Paginini part 2, but Paganini wasn't ass enough to use distortion pedals.

well then I should have read the whole thread... :)

the guy practices with violin music for god sakes, I can only listen to so much, but man......he is definately one of the most technicaly perfect guitarists out there

[The Emperor]

I don't know...if you want to hear classical then why not listen to classical? Classical is savage tech...I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have it when I studied in college. My faves are Bach, Vivaldi, Purcell and Handel.

[The Emperor]

Originally posted by RufusTheStuntBum
Same reason why some people chase alcohol with stuff, they are svg pussies :D

Agreed. I say open up your mind and listen to some classical music. There are so many periods and types to choose from you are bound to find something you enjoy (for me it is Baroque).

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Paladin en-Vec
I don't know...if you want to hear classical then why not listen to classical? Classical is savage tech...I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have it when I studied in college. My faves are Bach, Vivaldi, Purcell and Handel.

A really bad rendition but a great tune.....



TOCCATA UND FUGE (http://www20.cds.ne.jp/~rosemary/music-new/midi/toccata/toccata_und_fuge.htm)

[The Emperor]

Originally posted by darigaaz
A really bad rendition but a great tune.....



TOCCATA UND FUGE (http://www20.cds.ne.jp/~rosemary/music-new/midi/toccata/toccata_und_fuge.htm)


Bach. He is so savage. The Brandenburgs are the best though...imho

[Dantes]

Originally posted by darigaaz
Trans-siberian Orchestra, was the ochestra that was on the metallica album

Are you sure about that? I was almost certain that it was the San Francisco Phil.

[Petrarch]

Yeah, Dantes is right.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by RufusTheStuntBum
Most definately. You really want to start with classical, and *then* head into metal. Otherwise, you won't really understand what these guys are trying to acomplish.

Darg - I found like 8 Into Eternity songs. Could we hook up sometime online and have you send me what I don't have?

Do they have like two albums?

they have a label release and 2 indi albums.... wow... I'll have to dig up my mixed cds to find the tracks.... I have only three on my comp right now... PM me...

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Dantes
Are you sure about that? I was almost certain that it was the San Francisco Phil.

WTF... I stand corrected...WTF..trans siberian orchestra..what the hell was it?...oh wait.. isn't there a correlation between Trans siberian and a prog band? WHO THE FUCK WAS THAT? I want to say Savatage...... damn...help me out here guys....

[The Emperor]

Rufus...check out Dead Brain Cells "Universe" if you like prog metal. That was released in the early 80's and it still holds ground. I'm sure that Dar would agree. 1 more score for Canada.

[The Emperor]

Originally posted by RufusTheStuntBum
No results returned!!!!!111111one11111!!11

If you were looking for downloads...good luck...but you might be able to find it on their website or through a small distribution house. It is definitely worth it.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Paladin en-Vec
Rufus...check out Dead Brain Cells "Universe" if you like prog metal. That was released in the early 80's and it still holds ground. I'm sure that Dar would agree. 1 more score for Canada.

THE GENNISIS EXPLOSION CREATION OF EXPANDING SPACE!!!!

[The Emperor]

Originally posted by darigaaz
THE GENNISIS EXPLOSION CREATION OF EXPANDING SPACE!!!!

That entire album is awesome. It was 10 years ahead of the times even with subpar production.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Paladin en-Vec
That entire album is awesome. It was 10 years ahead of the times even with subpar production.

I still have the tape :D

[The Emperor]

Originally posted by darigaaz
I still have the tape :D

I do too (and in good condition) but I want it on CD.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Paladin en-Vec
I do too (and in good condition) but I want it on CD.

good luck on finding it.....

[The Emperor]

Originally posted by darigaaz
good luck on finding it.....

Oh I never will...it is oop for sure :(

Check out their website.

[darigaaz]

Originally posted by Paladin en-Vec
Oh I never will...it is oop for sure :(

Check out their website.

will do

[Beastmouth]

Originally posted by darigaaz
A really bad rendition but a great tune.....



TOCCATA UND FUGE (http://www20.cds.ne.jp/~rosemary/music-new/midi/toccata/toccata_und_fuge.htm) 'The Genetic Method,' anyone?
:D

The Band = Svg Tech. :cool: