Music Question

[goobee]

Recall back in the 80's, they had the "Hooked on Classics" series of records. I'm looking for similar recordings where they take classical music and add a contemporary flare to it. Any suggestions? Artist and Titles.

Thanks.

 

[lxskllr]

Brian Setzer Orchestra - Wolfgang's Big Night Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB8jnEyp4uY

Nutcracker Suite from his xmas album

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_7AvrTnMpY&feature=related


Night On Disco Mountain - Saturday Night Fever soundtrack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNXh1O6OH08

:^P

 

[goobee]

Those are pretty good, Brian Setzer Orchestra "Swing" adaptations are different.

Anyone else?

Thanks.

 

[Rubycon]

If you're a King Crimson fan you may dig this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWS3ofzuiMU

 

[goobee]

Not my cup of tea but the ladies are great.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Recall back in the 80's, they had the "Hooked on Classics" series of records. I'm looking for similar recordings where they take classical music and add a contemporary flare to it. Any suggestions? Artist and Titles.

Thanks.

Arrrrgh! It's called 'muzak' and it's playing in an elevator near you. :thumbsdown:

 

[Rubycon]

Ha!

If you want elevator music try Ray Conniff.

 

[coldmeat]

Why do you want that? Just get the latest Big Shiny Tunes.

 

[goobee]

No, not elevator music. If I wanted that, I would be looking for Andy Williams and Johnny Mathis.

"Classical" adaptations.

 

[Rubycon]

What you want is called novelty music. Think Stars on 45.

 

[AFurryReptile]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is great. A lot of what they do is original work, but they've got some re-workings of some great classics. Think small orchestra with some hard rock guitars, electric violins, and a drummer.

Try the Christmas Eve and Other Stories album, it's pretty good and has some remakes on it.

BTW, they have one of the best live shows I've ever seen.