Orchestral Rock has long been a favourite of mine.

As an aside, I find that those who classify Jethro Tull as heavy metal are a tad off the mark even though they really were the genesis for Metal. Kind of the same with Zappa and others who were so innovative that they were "ahead of their time" to many who chose not to really "listen". But, what do *I* know? Well, only what I like and I like it all. Except for Baptist hymns... I don't like most hymns but Baptist hymns? No. Not at all.

I believe Queen brought this genre into the light and it shone brightly due to the amazing efforts of so many talented people. Freddy died too young.

The above opinions are mine. I invite polite discourse on same.

Note : this is an aside regarding orchestral rock. It is not meant, in any way, shape or form, to detract from the OP nor to cause thread drift other than such a discussion as may take place in concert with the OP.