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Rock Symphonies | 
| Artist: David Garrett
Label: Decca
Category: Music
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 174
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 028947824770
EAN: 0028947824770
ASIN: B003O86MY8
Release Date: July 20, 2010
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| Tracks:
| • | Teen Spirit | | • | November Rain | | • | The 5th | | • | Walk This Way | | • | Toccata | | • | Vivaldi vs. Vertigo | | • | Master Of Puppets | | • | 80's Anthem | | • | Live And Let Die | | • | Asturias | | • | Kashmir |
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Product Description
Recorded at the historic Electric Lady Studios in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City this release further shows Garrett's love of the classics and rock. Spanning decades; David interpets some the all time classic rock hit's such as Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" (featuring Orianthe on guitar) "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from Nirvana, Led Zepplin's "Kashmir", the Creedance Clearwater Revival classic "Rocking All Over The World", Guns N Roses "November Rain", Metallica's "Master Of Puppets", Queen's "Bicycle Race" and more. Also included David show's his versatility on tracks such as Vivaldi/Vertigo (U2), Peer Gynt, Beethoven's 5th. and others.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 32
 A Very Creative Meshing of Two Genres July 20, 2010
Gary Anderson (Spokane Washington)
32 out of 34 found this review helpful
I've always been a fan of music that crosses genres. Artists like Mike Phillips who mixes hip hop and jazz so well, or the Finnish band "Apocalyptica" who play heavy metal on Cellos.
And of course the "Hip Hop Violinist" herself, Miri Ben Ari who has been featured with such hip hop artists as Kanye West, Scarface, Talib Kweli, Akon, Styles P and others.
I first listened to the snippets of the album, because as much as I love this kind of thing, it's often very hit or miss. For every Miri Ben Ari or Apocalyptica there's a whole slew of others that make you want to burn your ears off.
After listening to three snippets, I immediately bought it. Even if it had been 10 dollars I would have gotten it, because this is really good music.
He covers a wide range of Rock music from Nirvana (Smells Like Teen Spirit) and Guns N'Roses (November Rain) back to Aerosmith (Walk this way) and Led Zeppelin (Kashmir), and also throws in some classical classics such as Beethoven's 5th and Toccata.
I remember the first time I heard Apocalyptica was while viewing the film "Your Friends and Neighbors" in the theater while living in Charlottesville Virginia. I heard them playing Metallica songs on Cellos during the opening and closing credits and was amazed. I had never heard anything like that before.
I felt that again while listening to Garrett's album because I think even though I've heard this type of thing before, it's still something that takes me aback. It's not something you hear every day. You don't turn on the radio and hear this. You tend to hear the same 10-25 songs a day (several times a day) and there's very little exposure to true artists like Garrett.
One of the definite highlights of this album has to be, hands down, his track "Vivaldi vs. Vertigo" in which he brilliantly mashes up the classical Vivaldi with U2's "Vertigo". I actually listened to this several times and just marveled at how great it worked together.
Also his performance of Aerosmith's Walk this way was a powerhouse due to Garrett's fiery violin playing, and the guitars of Orianthi, who was featured in Michael Jackson's "This is It" movie).
Garrett, who studied at Julliard under the legendary wings of Itzhak Perlman, shines brightly on this album, and I imagine that he's got a great career ahead of him.
If you enjoy creative and highly enjoyable music, then this album is for you. The great thing about this album, and others like it, is it really shows you that there's no more lines in music. There's nowhere you can't go.
There are no more limits. The only limitation is your imagination and your creativity and your abilities. As the famous quote says, "If you can dream it, you can achieve it".
And no better example of that lies at the heart of this album.
He Brought It July 27, 2010
Kathleen H. Hossele (wellington,florida)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Rock Symphonies" is not your granny's oeuvre (although I dare say David has converted plenty of grannies).DG promised us an adventure and boy did he bring it!Here are a few thoughts that went through my head as I listened to the CD:ground breaking, exhilarating, exciting, dramatic,and perhaps most important of all, passionate. David's passion for pieces in this CD is so palpable, one can't help but be drawn in. Let's not forget the virtuosity. There is a lot going on in "Rock Symphonies", but the one constant is that David Garrett is one fabulously talented and original violin virtuoso.The better your sound system and the more often you listen to "Rock Symphonies"the more you will appreciate David's mind-bending interpretations of both Rock and Classic masterpieces. Bravo
A-mazing! July 22, 2010
Megan Powell
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
David Garrett blows me away, from his on-stage demeanor to his charming interviews, to his insane talent... he's the goods!
This cd is killer from top to bottom. Not a track I don't like.
There's something so amazing about melding the rock songs I've loved for so long with classical instruments. It just works.
He's endearing and wonderful and you must take six dollars and invest in your musical health!
Another symphonic classic rock recording July 25, 2010
J. Hathaway (Lititz, PA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
truthfully, they should create a new music genre titled " classic rock symphonic" for there are tons of these for nearly every band between 1960 and 1980. Led Zeppelin, Yes, Beatles, etc...I've even heard a Symphonic Enya.
Along comes this guy, David Garret! His violin, clutched at the ready like a weapon, tackles some real giants like "Kashmir", "November Rain" and "Live & Let Die" while paying homage to the original masters (Bach, Beethoven). Taken as a whole, this collection is a welcome addition to my archive as well as my iPod.
Sadly, I missed the PBS special...I would've liked to see the performer/composer and his entourage.
Other listening context. August 2, 2010
Glider (USA)
One of the reviews said 'I can't imagine enjoying this album in a casual or critical listening context'. Well, it fits perfectly in my listening context. I was looking for a music I can windsurf or ski with. Disco, rock, techno, classical do not work for me anymore. This album is absolute gem! The only problem is that I need 25 mi/hour wind or double diamond slope to fully enjoy most of it.
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