This 2010 release showcases Savatage's catalog through orchestral arrangements, offering a different perspective on their signature sound. The album features reinterpretations of fan favorites, highlighting the compositional depth of the band's material.
- "Still the Orchestra Plays" was released on earMUSIC, a label known for its work with rock and metal artists. The album features orchestral arrangements of songs spanning Savatage's career, performed by the Kiev-Ukranian Philharmonic. It was released over a decade after the band's last studio album, "Poets and Madmen."
- The album was released on March 2, 2010, and includes contributions from various musicians who had previously worked with Savatage, including members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. While not a new studio album, it provided a unique listening experience for fans, emphasizing the epic and symphonic qualities inherent in many of Savatage's compositions.
- The concept of orchestral versions of Savatage songs had been explored previously, notably on the 1997 album "The Christmas Attic" and Jon Oliva's solo work. "Still the Orchestra Plays" compiles these ideas into a cohesive release, featuring material from across the band's history.
Savatage was an American heavy metal band founded in the Tampa, Florida, area in 1979 by Jon Oliva, Criss Oliva, and Steve Wacholz. They are known for their unique blend of progressive, symphonic, and hard rock. Savatage’s 2010 release, "Still the Orchestra Plays," arrived well after the band's active recording career, serving as a collection of orchestral interpretations of their previous work.
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