Seated at the front of a theatre stage in Lima, Peru, cellist Ghislaine Valdivia looked every bit poised to deliver an elegant classic recital. However, the ensemble on stage was no ordinary classical orchestra. It was Epic Symphonic Rock – a group that merges the grandeur of classical instrumentation with the energy of rock music. Music Man readers will love to see this unique orchestra take on their favourite songs, including the extremely popular ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin.
Following an impressive cello introduction from Valdivia, the orchestra launched into the familiar riff of the classic rock anthem, now reimagined with the full power of a string orchestra. Despite their classical instruments, the musicians captured the energy of the rock song in a way that left viewers amazed. The online video reached a whopping 7M views, and the comments were flooded with praise. One viewer summed it up with the comment, “As soon as that riff kicks in, the goosebumps appear.”
Epic Symphonic Rock’s arrangements never fail to impress viewers who love to hear the unique interpretations of their favourite songs that allow listeners to hear them in a whole new way. They have covered a number of the biggest bands from throughout rock and metal history, including the likes of Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple. One of the orchestra’s most popular arrangements was a medley of Iron Maiden’s biggest hits, which reached over 19M views online.
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The orchestra’s Iron Maiden medley included the hit songs ‘Fear of the Dark,’ ‘The Number of the Beast,’ and ‘Run to the Hills.’ Their arrangement transformed the songs from heavy rock numbers into beautiful interpretations that highlight the delicate melodies that lie throughout the pieces. When joined onstage by an electric guitarist, the piece was transformed once more into a magical blend of heavy metal and orchestral beauty.
In bringing symphony orchestra and rock music together, Epic Symphonic Rock has showcased the incredible versatility of music. While some music fans remain loyal to specific genres of music, we know there are many of our Music Man readers who love to listen to music across various genres. The comments on Epic Symphonic Rock’s videos are filled with viewers sharing their love for both rock and classical music styles.
With their incredible and unique genre-blending arrangements, Epic Symphonic Rock is breaking down barriers and proving that the two genres can come together in harmony. If anyone ever doubted that you could rock out with a cello, then Epic Symphonic Rock is here to prove that you absolutely can.
If you would like to experience the unique sound of Epic Symphonic Rock, you can explore more on their YouTube Channel, follow them on Facebook, check out their updates on Instagram, or visit their website for more information and upcoming events.