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- Billy Joel – This Night / Beethoven – Pathétique Sonata. “I have not forgiven myself for not being Beethoven,” Billy Joel said in an interview for CBS. So, in a classic case of ‘if you can’t beat them’, Joel wove in a swung version of the opening melody from the second movement of Beethoven’s ‘Pathétique’ Sonata in his chorus for ‘This Night’.
- Lady Gaga – Alejandro / Vittorio Monti – Csárdás. For the intro of her single ‘Alejandro’, Gaga neatly nabbed Csárdás, the rhapsodic concert piece for violin by Vittorio Monti – which itself was based on a traditional Hungarian folk dance.
- Eric Carmen – All by Myself / Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor. A great ’70s power ballad, reincarnated by Céline Dion in 1996, that finds the melody for its verses in Russian giant Rachmaninov’s most famous piano concerto – pop-classical sampling doesn’t get much more iconic than this.
- Maroon 5 – Memories / Pachelbel – Canon in D. Pachelbel’s ubiquitous cello chord progression has inspired plenty of pop songs – from Kylie Minogue’s ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ to Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’.
Indulge in the seamless fusion of pop and classical genres as you immerse yourself in this collection of study music, work music, and concentration music.
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- Rolling in the Deep – Adele. Adele’s powerful anthem, “Rolling in the Deep,” finds inspiration in the classical world through Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.”
- All by Myself – Eric Carmen. Eric Carmen’s poignant ballad, “All By Myself,” derives its melody from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninoff’s composition is beautifully translated into Carmen’s heartfelt lyrics, resulting in a timeless pop classic that resonates with feelings of loneliness and longing.
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen stands as a true masterpiece that transcends genres, seamlessly blending rock, opera, and classical elements into an epic and unforgettable musical journey.
- Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles. The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” showcases the band’s artistic evolution, incorporating classical influences in its arrangement.
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Pop Goes Classical · Playlist · 111 songs · 937.5K likes.
Sep 19, 2018 · From augmented chords to a random incredible theremin part, these pop songs all give a very pleasing nod to the classical world.
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Jul 12, 2022 · In many pop culture movies, if a character is hip, they notably scorn Western classical music. It’s far more accurate, though, to say that modern pop music is a younger relative of the venerable and centuries old genre. Here are eight examples — among many more — where pieces of classical music have a direct link to radio hits.
