Concerning my late encounter with musical mixtures both foreign and familiar; or, Wizards in Winter
Dun-dun-dun-tin-Dun-dun-dun-tin-Dun-dun-dun-tun-Dun-dun-dun-tun-Dun-dun-dun-tin-Dun-dun-dun-tin-ten-tun-tin-tun-tin-tun. x2. Add flashing lights. Add that cool fog stuff. Add a few Christmas-colored Lasers. Incorporate thousands of screaming fan-types. Oh, and include the band peoples--The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Result? Totally awesome coolness that almost rocks you out of your seat. 8-D
I must admit at this point that I've never been to a hard rock concert. I have been to several performances by the Boise Philharmonic and other similar groups, as well as one concert by Caedmon's Call (which thankfully was a once-in-my-lifetime event). The concert that launched itself upon Hampton Roads last evening was something of a mix of what I knew and what was definitely new. Allow me to explain.
With violins I am familiar, and I am far from being unaccustomed with cellos . Keyboards are known to me along with drums, guitars and melodious vibrations of the larynx. However, extremely hard-rockish (and by no means associated with your Grandma's rocking chair, Oh best beloved) long-hairish, wild-eyeish, grinning, electric guitar playing dudes are by no means close acquaintances. At my most reliable count (sitting on the front row, I was mightily affected by the strobe lights), I believe there were 2 cellos, 6-7 violins, 1 drummer, 2 keyboardists, 1 bass dude, 2 electric guitar dudes, 1 electric violin dude, and assorted vocalists (non-electric).
Last evening, I saw in person the largest collection of special effects in one place I've ever seen in my life. I did. The (changing) lights were perfectly attuned to the modulating harmonics being projected towards me at great speed and volume. The fireworks I found especially impressive along with the Lasers, flames that change color, and fireballs. The show, to say nothing of the music itself, was inspiring. One felt that one was about to made very much nearer to God through the total dissemination of this mortal coil.
But one must say something of the music itself. Words fail. Simply glorious. Heart pounding, foot-stomping, head shaking, melodious, and in some cases, graceful, hard rock exhausts my feeble attempts to describe what I saw, heard, and felt. The bands focus is mostly on Christmas music and I was pleasantly surprised to find that, while at times overly sentimental, the theme was overtly Christian Christmas. No calling on Santa or the elves, but many reverent references made to God the Father, "the Son who was born for us", and the "almighty Savior". Somewhat of a contrast as you might well agree. Not a Christian band, I think, but one that is definitely more knowledgeable in certain areas than is the norm, and refreshingly so. I enjoyed the evening exceedingly well. It has made me speechless, I tell you. Quite speechless, and I haven't stopped talking of it since.
Coming to the end of my own descriptive powers I can only direct you to the band's website for you to come to your own conclusions regarding the band's subjective value. There are some clips to listen to under thetab--Wizards in Winter is especially good, it inspired the intro to this post ;-). http://www.trans-siberian.com
I must admit at this point that I've never been to a hard rock concert. I have been to several performances by the Boise Philharmonic and other similar groups, as well as one concert by Caedmon's Call (which thankfully was a once-in-my-lifetime event). The concert that launched itself upon Hampton Roads last evening was something of a mix of what I knew and what was definitely new. Allow me to explain.
With violins I am familiar, and I am far from being unaccustomed with cellos . Keyboards are known to me along with drums, guitars and melodious vibrations of the larynx. However, extremely hard-rockish (and by no means associated with your Grandma's rocking chair, Oh best beloved) long-hairish, wild-eyeish, grinning, electric guitar playing dudes are by no means close acquaintances. At my most reliable count (sitting on the front row, I was mightily affected by the strobe lights), I believe there were 2 cellos, 6-7 violins, 1 drummer, 2 keyboardists, 1 bass dude, 2 electric guitar dudes, 1 electric violin dude, and assorted vocalists (non-electric).
Last evening, I saw in person the largest collection of special effects in one place I've ever seen in my life. I did. The (changing) lights were perfectly attuned to the modulating harmonics being projected towards me at great speed and volume. The fireworks I found especially impressive along with the Lasers, flames that change color, and fireballs. The show, to say nothing of the music itself, was inspiring. One felt that one was about to made very much nearer to God through the total dissemination of this mortal coil.
But one must say something of the music itself. Words fail. Simply glorious. Heart pounding, foot-stomping, head shaking, melodious, and in some cases, graceful, hard rock exhausts my feeble attempts to describe what I saw, heard, and felt. The bands focus is mostly on Christmas music and I was pleasantly surprised to find that, while at times overly sentimental, the theme was overtly Christian Christmas. No calling on Santa or the elves, but many reverent references made to God the Father, "the Son who was born for us", and the "almighty Savior". Somewhat of a contrast as you might well agree. Not a Christian band, I think, but one that is definitely more knowledgeable in certain areas than is the norm, and refreshingly so. I enjoyed the evening exceedingly well. It has made me speechless, I tell you. Quite speechless, and I haven't stopped talking of it since.
Coming to the end of my own descriptive powers I can only direct you to the band's website for you to come to your own conclusions regarding the band's subjective value. There are some clips to listen to under the
posted by A Scottish Whisper at 13:36
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My friend Kari went to a Trans-Siberiam Orchestra concert too. (She also said they were really good).
TSO is the awesome. dangit, they have a concert this Frida in Detroit and noone wants to go with me.
I listened to some of the clips on the website--sounds cool! :-)
You are like the 10th person I have heard talk about TSO in the last week. I am gonna have to find out more about them... thanks for the post
Sounds like an interesting concert… I’m the world’s biggest sucker for Christmas music though :-D Anyway, just wanted to say hi and looking forward to seeing you on Friday. Can you hear the people sing?
It was an interesting concert and I'd probably vie with you for the title to which you lay claim. ;-) Dittoes on Friday and, yes, I always hear people singing. To which personna were you referencing in particular?
The ones singing the song of angry men, of course!!
Ok, you've officially lost me...what men...why angry? I recommend anger management and stress reduction counseling for said angry singing men (the fact that they are singing is encouraging). :-P
*throws up hands in surrender* I give up. Just wait to see the show tonight.
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