OT: Live with an orchestra

[Centerstream]

This one's a little off-center. It really doesn't have an accompanying symphony orchestra--but it's exceptionally symphonic. One critic called it "crypto-classical." The instruments included mellotron, reed organ, flute, and harpsichord, plus the usual drums and guitars. The production was beautiful. (And the album cover was enthralling--it was painted by a young guy who used his own face as the model, and who died shortly after the album's release, at the age of 24.)

One of a kind.

I had this album too. No idea how I first heard them tho.
You're right, one of a kind.

 

[Ozimoto]

How about a classical piece by a rock band supported by an orchestra? Need to be patient with this one as ELP doesn't really start to get down until about the 3:30 mark of the video

ELP with "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Copeland (and a standard of the WVU Marching Band's half time shows).

 

[cullaville]

How about a classical piece by a rock band supported by an orchestra? Need to be patient with this one as ELP doesn't really start to get down until about the 3:30 mark of the video

ELP with "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Copeland (and a standard of the WVU Marching Band's half time shows).

just wondering when/where this was.

I saw then with a full orchestra at Madison Square Garden in 1977