"Pride - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra PLays U2"

[Truly]

Does anyone else absolutely adore this album? I got it quite a while ago and it still blows me away every time I listen to it. It's great to hear the songs played in a whole different way. If you don't have this album, run out and buy it now! It's a must! You will not regret it!!! Their versions of "Pride" and ISHFWILF are wonderful!

 

[SkeeK]

I disagree. Not one of my favourite musical forays.

 

[sulawesigirl4]

hmm. I've never been particularly down with the idea.

 

[Salome]

mmm, I listened to that one once
didn't buy it

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Salome
Shake it, shake it, shake it

 

[Diamond The U2 Patriot]

The only decent track is-
WGRYWH

DB9

 

[SkeeK]

Originally posted by Diamond The U2 Patriot:
The only decent track is-
WGRYWH

DB9

I agree. I can stand that one.

Strung out on U2 is much better.

 

[Truly]

Originally posted by SkeeK:


Strung out on U2 is much better.

oooh, I've never heard of that one before. I think I may have to look out for it

 

[Bonochick]

I love the RPO one and the Strung out on U2 one...they are very nice (and also make great backround music for presentations at school).

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"Hallelujah, Heaven's white rose,
The doors you open...I just can't close..."

 

[U2DMfan]

Originally posted by Diamond The U2 Patriot:
The only decent track is-
WGRYWH

DB9

I have to agree, the CD is a stinker, but that is the best track.

 

[oktobergirl]

I like it. I don't LOVE it, but it's decent. Pride and WGRYWH are the best by far....

I'll have to check out that Strung out on U2 sometime soon......... ( after I finish listening to all the bootlegs!)

 

[Sicy]

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[tiny dancer]

Originally posted by Bonochick:
I love the RPO one and the Strung out on U2 one...they are very nice (and also make great backround music for presentations at school).

I agree with you Bonochick!

 

[Auxtung Beibi]

Another great one is the Bluesgrass Tribute to U2. Kinda Joshua Tree-heavy, as you might expect, but interesting.

The Strung Out version of WOWY is one of my favorite covers ever.

RPO didn't appeal to me, other than WGRYWH. The arranger didn't put a lick of originality in his pieces. If you want symphonic rock, I suggest the London Philharmonic's Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd albums, or the London Symphony's version of Tommy from the early 70s. INCREDIBLE!