G, a couple friends, and I did some impromptu jamming yesterday. I was prompted to pull out my cello. I was hesitant for a moment, and then I remembered this song played by Apocalyptica. It was awesome playing my cello along with the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. There is certainly not enough cello in rock and roll, but then again I am partial.

I totally drooled over Apocalyptica's album "Inquisition Symphony" when it came out. You may recognize "Nothing Else Matters" as classic of Metallica's. I thought the idea of playing heavy metal with classical instruments, and especially a quartet of cellos, was so cool! (We never did this kind of song in my high school or college orchestra!) Over 10 years later I am still geeking out about it.

The cover is SO different than the original and yet, pays tribute to it, and compliments it beautifully. AND I love that the lines between classical music and heavy metal are blurred. Why choose between one and the other when you can have both? It really blew my mind at the time and I have been convinced ever since that the barriers between musical genres are entirely artificial, and those that tear them down are to be commended for their bravery and creativity.

Song Recommendations

If you like this song, I also suggest:

• Led Zeppelin
• Metallica
• Rasputina

I also suggest the music genre:

• Cello Music

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Apocalyptica - Inquisition Symphony