Quote Originally Posted by TimothyBFan View Post
I agree with you. First, how is it that any classical piece is over played? And 2nd, how do you rank any classical piece along side of HC or Black Water, etc....? Apples and oranges.
Classical pieces can be overplayed if they are used too often in ads or movie trailers. Carmina Burina is a very good example. It always seems to be used to advertise blood & thunder type movies.

As far as ranking classical works alongside rock songs I don't do it myself. I don't even give classical tracks ratings on iTunes. I have some particular favourites such as the two quoted, plus Bach's Air on the G String (which some may also consider overplayed) but I couldn't put them in a list of my top 20 favourite pieces of music.