We've taken some famous bits of classical music and slowed them down to 10 times slower than their normal speed. They sound truly wonderful and epic.

Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture

Cannon-fire in slow motion is just about the biggest sound we can possibly imagine. If you thought Tchaikovsky's 1812 wasn't epic enough, then you're in for a gargantuan treat.

Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21

In its normal guise, this is a dainty, almost silly-sounding melody. Slowed down, it's the soundtrack to a chill-out room at a student party circa 1998.

Beethoven - Waldstein Sonata

This restless, agitated piano stalwart is turned into a blissful wash of left-hand piano fudge, with the odd bit of ethereal tinkling over the top.

Bach - Cello Suite No. 1

Unaccompanied cello never sounded so meaty as this. Bach's iconic solo classic is now an achingly slow broken chord.

Elgar - Cello Concerto

Who would've thought Elgar would sound like the opening to a Godspeed You Black Emperor album? Not us. It was moody before, but this is properly dark, gripping stuff.

Williams - Star Wars

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away just became a whole lot longer. If you can imagine the majesty of Williams' most famous theme without being slowed down, you need to hear this.

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Mike Hardy3 days ago
I never hear canons fire in the slowed down version of the 1812!!! Maybe ear wax issue!

Others ok but nothing great

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