Bad Beethoven Volume 1 presents ten reinterpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven's most iconic themes. In addition to the maestro's great works, this collection draws inspiration from many genres of music, including film score, hip-hop, pop, funk, R&B, and jazz.

Bad Beethoven - Volume 1 by Bad Beethoven, released 14 July 2020 1. For Elise 2. Fifth Symph 3. Moonlight 4. Speed of Moonlight 5. Ode 6. Waldstein's Groove 7. Pastoral Pop 8. Sonata in Gee 9. Adagio 10. Minuet in Jazz Bad Beethoven Volume 1 presents ten arrangements and interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven's most iconic themes.

Notes on the tracks:


1. For Elise is a take on Für Elise.

2. Fifth Symph borrows the iconic four note theme from the opening of Beethoven's 5th symphony.

3. Moonlight is an arrangement of the 1st movement of The Moonlight Sonata.

4. Speed of Moonlight is a visit to the 3rd movement of that aforementioned sonata.

5. Ode is a gentle rendition of the inspring Ode to Joy theme from the 9th Symphony.

6. Waldstein's Groove is a play on the opening theme from Piano Sonata No. 21, also known as the Waldstein Sonata.

7. Pastoral Pop is based on the introduction of the 6th Symphony.

8. Sonata in Gee is a turn of Sonata No. 20 in G Major.

9. Adagio is an adaptation of the second movement from the Pathetique Sonata.

10. Minuet in Jazz is a jazzification of Minuet in G.