Yes: “And You and I”
A common theme of those prog or art rock groups from the ’70s is the use of visuals and symphonic instruments in live performances. Yes includes both in this classical/pop/art/rock performance.
Videos
Emerson, Lake & Palmer: “Fanfare for the Common Man”
35 years after classical composer Aaron Copland composed “Fanfare for the Common Man”, ELP created their version in 1977.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer: “Knife Edge”
More complex structurally, more diverse instrumentally, and more enigmatic lyrically, art rock groups like ELP stretched rock ‘n’ roll towards contemporary quasi-classical music.
Procol Harem: “A Whiter Shade Pale”
Like many of the art-rock groups of the 1970s, Procol Harum was influenced by classical music. In this case, the instrumental countermelody is borrowed from one of J. S. Bach’s Orchestral Suites.
