German violin supremo David Garrett is like Andre Rieu for Generation X.

On Rock Symphonies, Garrett puts his symphonic stamp on several modern rock classics.

On the aforementioned Nirvana classic, Garrett’s violin doesn’t only provide the signature guitar part — it virtually “sings” the verses.

Metal gods Metallica have already teamed with an orchestra and Garrett’s Master Of Puppets is a CD highlight.

A “mash-up” of Vivaldi and U2’s Vertigo is also quite good and Aerosmith/Run DMC’s Walk This Way is heaps of fun with our own Orianthi providing some ripping axe work.

Unfortunately, Garrett’s November Rain is pretty much elevator music but McCartney’s Live And Let Die (also performed by Guns N’ Roses) is among the standouts.

RATING: ★★

IN SHORT: take a bow