Non-classical songs with outstanding orchestral arrangements

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I listen to a lot of abstract music, but there is almost nothing that touches me as much as a song with a grandiose orchestral arrangement. Here are a few examples that I like very much. Do you have any others?

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I’ve always loved this one by Nick Drake:

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Hybrid’s first 2 albums are the ultimate in this. Check out the albums Wide Angle and Morning Sci-Fi

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Jimi Tenor - Out of nowhere
https://youtu.be/2Ro-B0TjD9Y

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The oboe part in the middle of this song is wonderful. Wire were so far ahead of their time.:

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I was about to post this exact same song !

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All of XIII by Rage

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Wow, that U.N.K.L.E. track is epic! But you can’t go wrong with Richard Ashcroft singing over some orchestral strings.

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Fantastic single shot video as well:

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Lots of great ones here already but this one might be the best one for me.

Scott Walker - Farmer in the City

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Okay, DCD is neo-classical but it’s such a beautiful song I couldn’t resist.

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I’m a huge Einstürzende Neubauten fan. They sound great whether they make music with a drill or with a string esemble.

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An obvious but vital inclusion:

And another one:

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Noir Desir is such a great band!

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