Adiemus has this really cool Ethno-classical tone, and I'd like to hear more like it. Who else has that sound?
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Artists like: Cirque Du Soleil, Sacred Spirits, Mars Lasar, Cusco, Altan, David Arkenstone........... etc
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I could recomend Coleman Hawkins or John Coltrane. You can hear samples of their music in the apple music store (itunes) and search for similar artist.
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Continental Spain or Hispanic?  While these guys are about as far from alternative as you can get, the Gipsy Kings are from Spain and they're good...\n\nhttp://www.nonesuch.com/Hi_Band/gipsy_frame.html
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Frank Zappa always had the best drummers. I like Bozzio's taste in music better myself. Checkout "Polytown" with Mick Karn and David Torn. I think it's some of bozzio's best work. Bill Bruford's my favorite drummer.
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Your right, western music is based off the twelve note chromatic scale; wheras eastern music uses a totally different a-tonal pattern; which gives it that 'ethereal' sound. I could write a lot more about it, but it's way early in the morning, and my brain isn't up to speed yet...\n\nHope this helps!
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Alternative rock/metal
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I like all of em...Aeon Flux was a bit weird but interesting-had me wondering at the end and wanting more!
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That is a GREAT band. I saw them live and if you have not they are really great live. Here's your link:
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I think Seize the Day by A7X is a one of their good instrumental ones. I heard it from my friend and I like it because I think it starts with a piano. I'm not sure try it.
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Indeed Dr. Bologna!\n\nPlaying them as we speak matter of fact...\n(made a mix here's the play list):\nSever, Paradise, Visit, Uncalm, Leaving This Babylon, 123, 8:16am, Life's Not a Race, Rub-a-Dub, Strong All Along, Starshine, Sometimes Jacks Rule The Realm, Frolic Room, Speakeasy, Getting Through To Her, Omaha Stylee, From Chaos, Stealing Happy Hours, Reconsider Everything, Eons.\n\nI heard "Come Origianl" and "All Mixed Up" back in the day, but never really got into them (I was pretty much strictly underground Hip-Hop back then - now more open to everything). About a year and a half ago my little brothers put me on to them. Now I Love their music and can't get enough!!! Still trying to hear the whole catalogue. They are so phucing good. I love the mix of styles too - the "hybrid" music is sweet!
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How about "Mad World" by Sacre
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While much different than the classical / more traditional approach of most Christmas Music, I really like the Trans=Siberian Orchestra. They have a number of Christmas discs including:\n \nChristmas Eve & Other Stories\nThe Christmas Attic\nBeethoven's Last Night\nThe Ghosts Of Christmas Eve\nThe Lost Christmas Eve\nThe Christmas Trilogy [Box Set]\nChristmas Eve & Other Stories / The Christmas Attic [Europe only]\n\nNot for everyone, but a very unique take on the traditional Christmas songs.
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If you play any of it , you have my respect. Chopin's stuff was pretty demanding from what i hear. I heard a chopin piece once played by a guy named Tony MaCalpine, who is better known as one of those "Neo-Classical" inflence shred guitar players, though he is also an amazing pianist / keyboardist who had a formal classical background.
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Yes, I think most people who play musical instruments (esp a stringed one) like classical music since we learned to play using it.  I'll check out the group. Thx!
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Check these out:\nKamelot\nHammerfall\nTrivium has great potential if they'd wise up on vocals.\nIron Maiden's "Death on the Road" CD is spectacular.
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Depeche Mode was and still is great in my book! One of my faves that they made is "Precious".
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Try Duran Duran - Come undone