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We’re halfway through the summer wedding shuffle and if I hear another bride walk down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon in D I’m going to loose it. Sure, it’s a pretty song with lots of harpsichord but it’s overdone, flowery and meaningless. Why not walk down the aisle (bride or groom!) to one of these rock classics with dramatic instrumental intros. Add a little intrigue to your ceremony as your guests faint from heat stroke. What do these songs have in common? About 45 seconds of beautiful instrumental bliss! But…