Rock n Roll w/Strings

Apocalyptica's first album of Metallica covers changed my perception of
Metallica's music and gave it a lot of credibility for the first time. It's
perhaps the purest example of strings mainly doing rock music
successfully. The cellos do a great job of delivering the power and attack
of the original electric guitar works.

Wow. I'm happy other A'gon members have good words for Apocalyptica. I was thinking I was going to get a collective meh for that contribution.

Mapman made a very good call with Metallica's S&M IMO. Michael Kamen and the Sfso did a great job with keeping up with Metallica. If the OP does get this album definitely play For Whom The Bell Tolls at a nice loud level. The 1st 2 minutes will get the blood flowing.

Mark Knopfler, "Monteleone"

Serge Gainsbourg - History of Melody Nelson

Just incredible! Cheers,
Spencer

Grand Funk Railroad used strings on occassion with nice effect.