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Trans-Siberian Orchestra — Christmas Eve Sarajevo
Album: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
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Released: 1996
Length: 3:13
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 The_Enemy wrote:


I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box.

Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage.

And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show.
 

I had the a similar experience a few weeks ago.  Hokey and overblown, but enough of a spectacle to impress even the most jaded.

Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Oh my dear God! This is the funniest (and most accurate) comment one could make for this - um - production.

 NHMick wrote:
...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible.
 


Posted 14 years ago by adamdbenson    [ Reply ]
 NHMick wrote:

Well, it started off on the right foot......

...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible.
 
{#Roflol}

Some posts deserve to be enshrined.  Nice, Mick!


Posted 14 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
 The_Enemy wrote:
I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show.
 
I can just imagine it.....Spinal Tap at Christmas.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 The_Enemy wrote:
I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show.
 
Mannheim Steamroller with balls?

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This is the first Christmas song I've heard on RP.  Nice choice for this set!
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
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Posted 14 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
 NHMick wrote:
...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible.
 
{#Lol}


Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
MCKY wrote:
TSO is fun at Christmas. But I do expect Meatloaf to jump out and yell "Like an elf out of HEll"
I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show.
Posted 17 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
Well, it started off on the right foot......
...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible.
Posted 17 years ago by NHMick    [ Reply ]
Ugh. TSO is a bit overrated IMO. Xmas music is probably the easiest music to arrange because its been done 2837548173135 times. So adding your little orchestra and unimpressive 80s guitar screeches isnt exactly a monumental, musical achievement. Which would be fine with me if, in concert, they didnt act like they were the greatest thing since Yanni. The drummer - in particular - did the drumstick twirl over his head thinking he was Tommy Lee literally every time that hand wasnt playing. Talk about pretentious. /rant
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of music that inspires Michael Flatley.
Posted 17 years ago by shakylegs    [ Reply ]
Well, it started off on the right foot......
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
It's still a Christmas song.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
WOW, that was some production...quite powerful.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
kindermanltd wrote:
I love the Transexual Sabian Orchestra!
Posted 17 years ago by NHMick    [ Reply ]
Thankfully, this is only played about once a year on RP. And, that's about two times too many.
Posted 17 years ago by billbangert    [ Reply ]
A real treat, may be considered commercial, but you gotta love that wailing guitar.
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Welly wrote:
Yeesh.
was searching for the right words and you found the one.
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill, is your house flashing Christmas lights in sync with this tune?
Posted 17 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Yeesh.
Posted 17 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Now I want to play this on Rock Band or Guitar Hero. :-)
Posted 17 years ago by kaleb    [ Reply ]
I love the Transexual Sabian Orchestra!
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
TSO is fun at Christmas. But I do expect Meatloaf to jump out and yell "Like an elf out of HEll" have agood holiday everyone! M
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
WOW!!
Posted 18 years ago by Ubaldo    [ Reply ]
Would you BELIEVE I was out of the office...?!? Probably the only one I would make today , too! 9 anyway...thanks for playing it...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Not gimmick, just a new interpretation. Sure, it's not Mannheim! And? Quite likeable.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
JCJ wrote:
Hey you got any John Denver and the Muppets?
Took the words out of my mouth. ;) But I am happy we are getting some Christmas music. The only time I have turned off RP this week is to turn on the radio to listen to Christmas music. Thanks Bill. :) Christmas music with whining guitars.
Posted 19 years ago by russellkanning    [ Reply ]
odoggy wrote:
Coolness! Mannheim Steamroller meets Joe Satriani! Sure gets me into that holiday spirit!! :p
Nice description. One of my FAVORITE holiday tunes, despite the posts decrying this as a Mannheim clone.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Hey you got any John Denver and the Muppets?
Posted 21 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
Doesn't Mannheim Steamroller already fill this much-needed void?
Posted 21 years ago by Vicey    [ Reply ]
Manheim Steamroller on steroids. This is not a favorite.
Posted 21 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
Also from "Dead Winter Dead", the Savatage album regarding Sarajevo, and one that never leaves my mp3 player rotation at home. -- EDIT: Perhaps I should say that in the setting of the album, this song works perfectly. There is a 'combat' between the orchestra and the band roiling throughout many of the orchestral pieces.
Posted 21 years ago by Euphemism    [ Reply ]
This is *almost* as bad as the Jessica Simpson/Ozzy Ozbourne duo. RALPH!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 21 years ago by DavidCarrico    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of song that makes me long for Xmas to be over. Pure gimmick (and a lame heavy metal gimmick at that).
Posted 22 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
umm....is it just me or, is this tune a mishmash of noise...some of it\'s interesting, and well, some of it\'s not.
Posted 22 years ago by Milo    [ Reply ]
Coolness! Mannheim Steamroller meets Joe Satriani! Sure gets me into that holiday spirit!! :p
Posted 23 years ago by odoggy    [ Reply ]
Posted Fri Dec 07 10:13:40 | From Pearhead-Tega Cay, SC Trans-Siberian Orchestra Bill....you really should give some of these a listen. from their 1996 effort I suggest Old City Bar and First Snow and Christmas in Sarajevo (instrumental). The clips don't really do them much justice but maybe it's enough to wet some appetites. And please don't assume this is just another Steamroller clone......these guys have an edge and a message.
I'll have to hand it to you Bill. Your turnaround time on this one takes the cake. A little more than 2 hrs. later and you've got it in rotation. Play some other cuts as well....tis the season! Thanks.
Posted 23 years ago by Pearhead    [ Reply ]
keep this one in your rotation the rest of this month!
Posted 23 years ago by red    [ Reply ]
wow...i almost fell outta my chair when i heard this playing. i love it...variety is good...
Posted 23 years ago by dasuperman    [ Reply ]