Orchestrated Rock...Uriah Heep and others


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zau-okpFssg

Released in 1971 Salisbury by Uriah Heep was always one of my favorite Prog Rock albums and groups.

I recently re-listened to the re-mastered title track on my high end system for the first time. Kind of blew my mind. 16 minutes long.

I concluded that I’ve always enjoyed orchestrated rock, which probalby started with Neal Young’s Harvest.

Any suggestions of other classic rock groups that used orchestration would be appreciated.

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Check out David Byrne "Live From Austin Texas"

Saw him do this same show in Vancouver, BC in 2001 and the DVD is well worth watching.

Great musicians, the always entertaining Mr. Byrne and a small group of strings.

 

"Elton John" by Elton John.

Paul Buckmaster did the orchestral arrangements.

Not classic yet but the new Joe Bonamassa live at the Hollywood Bowl has a full orchestra and really shines.