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Violin In Non-Classical Music
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Little ThingsLittle Things by Sylver
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"Shallow Water" is beautiful. Cello and Violin.
Requiem for a Dream (2000 Film)Requiem for a Dream (2000 Film) by Kronos Quartet
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Startling movie, but I was entranced by the score. "Winter Overture" is remarkable by Kronos Quartet.
NightmareNightmare by Brainbug
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"Nightmare (Sinister Strings Mix)" is more than likely synthesized strings, but it still draws me to this dance track!
The Hits RemixedThe Hits Remixed by Amber
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Track 1: "Taste the Tears [Thunderpuss Original Mix]" has some awesome electric violin intro.
Trickle [CD on Demand]Trickle [CD on Demand] by OLIVE
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"Push" is such a wonderful song. Lots of strings throughout, but at around the 3:00 mark is the best point. "Liberty" is also great with strings.
I Will Remember YouI Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
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"Sad Clown (CBC Session)" has beautiful string arrangement. If I'm not mistaken, this was the tune used for the Rolex commercials!
Film & Television Themes of Bruce RowlandFilm & Television Themes of Bruce Rowland by Bruce Rowland
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"The Sandhills" score from the movie Phar Lap is gorgeous. Give it a listen.
The MassThe Mass by Era
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"Voxifera" is a fantastic symphony arrangement. The violin and horns stand out. Very moving.
7even Year Itch: Collective Soul Greatest Hits 1994-20017even Year Itch: Collective Soul Greatest Hits 1994-2001 by Collective Soul
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"The World I Know"
FallenFallen by Evanescence
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"My Immortal" - Piano and Violin......not to mention Amy Lee's vocals. Beautiful.
OpheliaOphelia by Natalie Merchant
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"My Skin" - Again, beautiful piano and violin. Natalie is a great song writer.
MTV UnpluggedMTV Unplugged by 10,000 Maniacs
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"Because the Night" live on MTV. I remember watching the performance on television and my eyes were glued to the string assembly. I love to watch the sychronized bowing. :-)
A Day Without RainA Day Without Rain by Enya
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"One By One" - Enya does know how to make beautiful music. Great strings here. "Wild Child" I love because of the strings and the timpani.
BornBorn
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"Quixote", "Winter", "Oceanic"
ShineShine by Bond
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"Ride", "Fuego", "Allegretto" Diamonds, anyone?
ClassifiedClassified by Bond
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"Lullaby", "I'll Fly Away", "Senorita"
BrokenBroken by Seether
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"Broken" is soooo beautiful in so many regards. I love the strings accent in the last part of the song.
Stop All the World NowStop All the World Now by Howie Day
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"Collide" Howie Day has amazing talent. I have seen him perform live and he is so engrossing. See him if you can! (Though he does not play violin!)
Greatest Hits (w/ Bonus DVD)Greatest Hits (w/ Bonus DVD) by Creed
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"One Last Breath" A lot of people despise Creed. Well, I don't . I like the violin in this track.
Life for RentLife for Rent by Dido
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"Who Makes You Feel" (chorus)