Sympathy For The Devil

Hampton String Quartet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 30, 1993)
• Original Release Date: April 30, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dolphin Records
• ASIN: B00004T2T3
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,317 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative, perfectly performed - watch out Led Zeppelin!, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sympathy For The Devil (Audio CD)

If you are a rock and roll fan, this collection of classic rock and roll, arranged for string quartet by Juilliard-trained musicians, will make a classical music lover out of you. If you are a classical music fan, the arrangements and musicality will make you appreciate the complexities of contemporary and classic rock. Every song contains nuances and influences of the greatest composers (Vivaldi in "Scarborough Fair", Bartok in "Satisfaction", George Harrison in "Friends", Copeland in "Blackbird"). The arrangements, especially in "Sympathy" and "Stairway", are faithful to the originals. The "Who" material ("Who Are You"/See Me, Feel Me - Pinball Wizard") is energetic and makes you remember how great "Tommy" was. All in all, the CD is great to listen to if you are looking for a change of pace, and it's even better when you take time to really listen to the music and the arrangements. Highly Recommended for any connoisseur of music.

3.0 out of 5 stars A CD in search of an audience, April 9, 2009

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This review is from: Sympathy For The Devil (Audio CD)

You see, it's sort of classical... Maybe it's rock, but not at all... Frankly, it reminds me a bit of the hillbilly bluegrass CD the spouse has terminally plugged into the Prius. If you enjoy string quartets, this is for you. I am not kidding. But... For example, listening to "Sympathy for the Devil" and comparing it to Mick Jagger's crazed geriatic rendition in "Shine a Light..." Oh, my! The CD has received great reviews. But, if you merely enjoy rock, you may wish to give a listen before purchasing.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trendy Music for all ages, November 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sympathy For The Devil (Audio CD)

Perfect! Great tunes! I loved it and highly recommend it! A nice surprise to music lovers of all ages.