Trans Siberian Orchestra

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » October 17, 2007 3:19 pm

Anyone ever been to their concert?
Any thoughts?

SuperTrooper · Post by **SuperTrooper** » October 17, 2007 3:23 pm

Sidew13 wrote:Anyone ever been to their concert?
Any thoughts?

I have all their albums, but I haven't been to see them YET. I've talked to several who have been and they said the show was spectacular! Since they always stop here I plan to see them this year.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » October 17, 2007 3:25 pm

One of their concerts was on PBS a couple of years ago around Christmas. I know people who rave about them so I decided to give it a try. After about 5 minutes I wanted to shove knitting needles through my eardrums. I thought it was unlistenable.

sunseeker · Post by **sunseeker** » October 17, 2007 3:25 pm

OMG!!! I was just on their website earlier today looking up concert dates! They are FANTABULOUS!!!!!! You and kristy sooooooo have to go see them...and they are playing TWICE in columbia....

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » October 17, 2007 3:37 pm

sunseeker wrote:OMG!!! I was just on their website earlier today looking up concert dates! They are FANTABULOUS!!!!!! You and kristy sooooooo have to go see them...and they are playing TWICE in columbia....

And once in Greenville, which is 30 minuets away for us. We are going, just got tickets on the front row, lower level, next to the stage

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » October 17, 2007 3:49 pm

Saw them last season. Wasn't really my thing, but to each his own. Stage show/set was impressive. Pretty long show, I was ready after about an hour.

...and I enjoy the occasional rock show, but it was really, really loud.

lostparrot · Post by **lostparrot** » October 17, 2007 4:54 pm

I think there amazing, but even though they play Portland every year, I have still not seen them live yet.

Landshark Girl · Post by **Landshark Girl** » October 17, 2007 5:04 pm

I saw them in Cleveland a couple years back. Definitely not my thing...but I can see how some people would like them. My mom actually fell asleep at one point during the performance...which I'm quite confused about because they are very loud, as someone else said.

I wouldn't ever go see them again, personally, but, just my humble opinion.

baybreeze · Post by **baybreeze** » October 17, 2007 5:18 pm

I saw them about 4 years ago in a very small intimate venue... they were absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful evening!

I understand they play much larger places now, but I would definitely recommend seeing them.

Reefdiver · Post by **Reefdiver** » October 17, 2007 5:20 pm

Saw them last year and have tickets for this year too. I don't care what anyone else thinks................ THEY ROCK !!

jackiesic · Post by **jackiesic** » October 17, 2007 7:31 pm

We went to see them 2 years in a row. The first year (not really knowing what to expect), the show really felt kinda long. We listened to more of their music that holiday season and ended up going again last year. They will be in Atlantic City early Dec but we are going to pass this year because it was the same show/story 2 years running.

docandjeanie · Post by **docandjeanie** » October 17, 2007 11:37 pm

Saw them once, would not go again. It was an interesting show. Just too much of it for me.

blackjacks wife · Post by **blackjacks wife** » October 18, 2007 12:15 am

Only one of their songs at a time is more than enough for me. Plus you can hear them on every other commercial at Christmas time.

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » October 18, 2007 12:37 am

I've been a fan since BEFORE the inception of the band. They evolved from an 80's metal band called "Savatage". Their trademark hit actually was recorded by Savatage for their album "Dead Winter Dead", which is the story of a boy and a girl who meet and fall in love, despite fighting on opposite sides of the war in Sarajevo.

Their music evolved into a Christmas album under the TSO name, and has further evolved. Their shows are spectacular. They are a fluid group of very talented musicians, each filling a particular role. (In particular, Jon Oliva is one of my 5 favorite musicians of ALL TIME).

I highly recommend seeing them. If you only get one album...I recommend their only non-Christmas entry...."Beethoven's Last Night". Spectacular. I'm highly anticipating the newest work, "Night Castle". If you enjoy their style, then try some of the Savatage albums....particularily similar to the TSO style are "The Wake Of Magellan" and "Handful Of Rain", but most of their later work is done in the storybook style that the TSO albums are structured in.

Maybe their style isn't for everyone, but I think everyone owes it to themselves to find out if is their thing. Please, if at all curious, treat yourself to the show.

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » October 18, 2007 5:10 am

Are there 2 TSO groups?
They're showing
Wed. 12 Dec. Greenville, SC 7:30PM
and
Wed. 12 Dec. Omaha, NE 7:30PM

????

????

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » October 18, 2007 7:23 am

Sidew13 wrote:Are there 2 TSO groups?
They're showing
Wed. 12 Dec. Greenville, SC 7:30PM
and
Wed. 12 Dec. Omaha, NE 7:30PM

???? ????

Yes, two groups tour.

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » October 18, 2007 10:15 am

Sidew13 wrote:Are there 2 TSO groups?
They're showing
Wed. 12 Dec. Greenville, SC 7:30PM
and
Wed. 12 Dec. Omaha, NE 7:30PM

???? ????

Yes. Since it is technically an "orchestra", they don't have to be defined by who is playing the music. They split the band down the middle, have two (equally talented) sets out on tour every Christmas. I've seen both. Both very good!

pirateat30 · Post by **pirateat30** » October 18, 2007 10:35 am

LIPH wrote:One of their concerts was on PBS a couple of years ago around Christmas. I know people who rave about them so I decided to give it a try. After about 5 minutes I wanted to shove knitting needles through my eardrums. I thought it was unlistenable.

Hmmm, was this after drinking your favorite Landshark Lager

katwich · Post by **katwich** » October 18, 2007 2:14 pm

I love their music and really enjoy their show, I also agree that the times I've seen them their show has been the same, but heck I see Nutcracker every year as well

If you like their music,, like live stadium type concerts and all the noise that comes with them you should really enjoy it.

I take mom to Manheim Steamroller every year as well - now THAT show puts me to sleep

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » October 18, 2007 3:35 pm

katwich wrote:I also agree that the times I've seen them their show has been the same, but heck I see Nutcracker every year as well

well with this being the first time seeing them, it won;t be a repeat performance for me

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