Quote Originally Posted by subseastu View Post
I've decided to try to get into classical music. I know its a pretty broad term for all the different styles that it contains but I was wondering if anyone had any good starting points. I think a complation / box set would be a good start, I've had a look on amazon but they all seem to just have a couple of Cd's with 3 or 4 minutes of the best bits (most well know) of various pieces. I'd prefer to get the whole thing as it where.

Any suggestions?

If you want to go onto the alternatives of classical, then bands like Corvus Corax and Apocalyptica give you a slight metal twist. Gregorian tend to cover old pop songs in a classical, monk chant style. Classical music is amazing, but alternative twist can bring out amazing results.

Check this out, Apocalyptica are one on the most amazing and original bands around. You would never believe they are simply 4 men playing the cello, and a drummer. You might want to turn your speakers down though!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf2aIVKp1OY