Instrumental arrangements, classical repertoire and the musical roles inside a performance.
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John Rzeznik delivers an intimate solo “Iris” at Apple Music Studios, pairing his familiar voice with acoustic guitar. This beautiful performance brings the Goo Goo Dolls classic…
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra turn Ennio Morricone’s “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” into a magnificent concert spectacle. Haunting vocal calls, striking rhythms and Sarah…
The Surfrajettes transform Britney Spears’ synth-driven “Toxic” into a dazzling retro surf instrumental. Their brilliant guitar arrangement makes the pop hit sound newly timeless, creating a mesmerizing…
Four musicians, one acoustic guitar and an extraordinary “Billie Jean”: Barcelona Guitar Trio and their percussionist deliver a mind-blowing display of synchronization. Bass, rhythm, melody and beat…
John Mayer’s extraordinary “Edge of Desire” performance makes a double-neck acoustic guitar sound nearly perfect. His remarkable touch, expressive singing, and breathtaking command of the instrument bring…
Willie Nelson and his sons turn “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” into a sweet family moment. Lukas revisits the first song his dad taught him, their…
Jeff Beck turns Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’ into a breathtaking electric-guitar performance. His expressive bends and flexible phrasing let the instrument sing with the sweep of an operatic…
Sam Ryder takes ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room and delivers a spellbinding Queen cover. His soaring voice meets the BBC Concert Orchestra in a…
Miley Cyrus treats a small Chateau Marmont audience to an unforgettable ‘Flowers’ performance with only piano beside her voice. Her husky tone and soulful phrasing turn the…
George Harrison and Ringo Starr reunite among an extraordinary lineup at the 1987 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala, joined by Eric Clapton and other rock greats. ‘While My…
Göran Söllscher picks up his custom eleven-string guitar and turns the Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ into a breathtaking solo performance. Melody, bass and accompaniment unfold together, making one…
A teenager’s simple question about piano strings led to the world’s longest grand piano. Adrian Mann wanted to know how long a bass string would need to…