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Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
In May 2017, the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band Foreigner performed two sold-out shows together with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by Ernst van Tiel, taped over three spectacular nights in Lucerne, Switzerland. "Foreigner Live at the Symphony" represents a year-long collaboration between Foreigner founding member and lead guitarist Mick Jones and the Grammy-nominated composing/arranging team, Dave Eggar and Chuck Palmer, exploring the deep symphonic potential of these classic and iconic songs. Celebrating 40 years of chart-topping hits, the band performs “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold as Ice,” “Blue Morning, Blue Day,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” “Starrider,” “Double Vision,” “Urgent,” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.”
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Plot Summary
This is a live concert recording of the iconic rock band Foreigner performing their greatest hits with a full symphony orchestra and chorus. Featuring classic anthems like 'I Want to Know What Love Is' and 'Juke Box Hero', the performance blends the band's signature rock sound with the grandeur of orchestral arrangements.
Critical Reception
As a live concert recording, critical reception focuses on the performance quality and the unique fusion of rock and classical music. Reviews generally praise the energy of the band and the impressive orchestral arrangements, noting it as a fresh take on beloved hits. Audience reception was highly positive, with fans appreciating the scale and impact of the performance.
What Reviewers Say
A grand and energetic performance showcasing Foreigner's hits with a powerful symphonic backing.
The fusion of rock and orchestra creates a unique and often moving listening experience.
A must-see for fans looking to hear classic Foreigner anthems in a new, expansive soundscape.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this live recording highlight the impressive musicality, the surprising synergy between the rock band and the orchestra, and the emotional impact of hearing iconic songs performed with such a lush sound. Many viewers expressed delight at the elevated renditions of their favorite tracks.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Concert Recording)
Fun Fact
The concept of performing rock music with a symphony orchestra has been explored by various artists, but Foreigner's collaboration brought their extensive catalog to this grand scale, featuring a full symphonic ensemble that included a chorus for added depth.
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