My mother is a BIG Manheim Steamroller fan. I listen to their Christmas albums, but I am not a typical Classical or Orchestra fan. I like words to go with my music. BUT (why does it seem we always have one of those?) I really enjoy this CD. It has all my favorite songs on it. I have also purchased one for my mother… although, she reads my blog so maybe I shouldn’t have written that here. 
Classic and Rock… who knew this would be such an amazing combination?
For David Garrett, whose idols go from Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to his former teachers Itzhak Perlman and Ida Haendel, there shouldn’t be any hierarchy between genres. “Choosing repertoire is very instinctive,” David observes. “For this project, it was quite easy. We had a theme—rock—and we chose things with a very strong rhythmical vibe, whether it was Beethoven or Metallica. The concept of “Rock Symphonies” has been on my mind for a very long time. I’ve always thought that there was a very strong connection between classical and rock; there’s a very strong sense of rhythm and a very strong sense of precision in both.”
The combination of rock and classical music was quite intriguing, and I found myself really enjoying the CD. The songs are so much more powerful in the “Classical” genre than they ever were in Rock!
I am a child of the 80s and a teen of the 90s… David Garrett brought many of my favorites back in a new form that this adult of the ‘10s can really appreciate! Songs like:
- Smells like Teen Spirit (our band played this EVERY SINGLE GAME)
- Walk This Way (oh man, this is like the greatest song ever)
- November Rain (you can not go wrong with this one!)
Garrett’s passion is evident in Rock Symphonies, and I think he was able to successfully combine his love of rock and classical music into a memorable CD.
To Buy: You can purchase Rock Symphonies at Amazon and at various other retailers online and nationwide. (ARV $10.00)
*DISCLAIMER: I was sent Rock Symphonies by Music Moms to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*
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