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On Saturday afternoon, Randy and I ventured out to The Palace of Auburn Hills to see, not the Detroit Pistons, but the fabulous Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
I have heard and loved 'Carol of the Bells' as done by the T.S.O., being their most recognized, and in my opinion their most powerful song. Now, I sat and wondered what the heck Tran Siberia had to do with this band-who is really not an orchestra. At one point, the screen showed the train speeding along thru Siberia, I assume as a nod to the name. I like to describe the the show as a progressive rock Christmas opera. Throw in numerous rock and classically trained musicians and 25 or so lead singers and you get the idea. Let's not forget a crazy cool light, laser and fog show ala Pink Floyd, with musicians running thru the audience and being suspended on cranes and raised stages. Fire and snowfall effects were amazing. And the hair. How could we forget the hair? 99% of the band and singers have waist long locks and these manes are also in perfect sync. And just when you think you've seen and heard it all-they kick out an unbelievable Led Zeppelin tribute.
In addition to the show being visually jaw dropping, the music was beyond. I was moved to tears many times as the beauty and passion of the spectacle overwhelmed me. 2 and a half hours flew by like a dream. It was simply wonderful.
Tran-Siberian Orchestra brings their show to town every December. If you ever want a special experience that you truly will never forget, snag some tickets-they are very reasonable-and make a date to get lost in the magic.
Have a fab-ooh-las week and a safe New Year's Eve. xo
4 comments:
Naaaa i swore off any concerts in 1979, I'll catch them on youtube and get back to ya on that one Jodi. Call Jim, set a day.
Carol of the Bells is an amazing piece of music. I have several versions on CD.
OMG, I wish I had known that you and R were going. I wanted to get tickets this year and go!!! Lets make it a couples thing to do next year Doll! Love you! xoxoxo
Hey Mark-I hit very few concerts these days myself. Too many people, too loud, too much of a bother-usually. But this was truly special and I would actually do it again even tho we had to venture out to the Palace-which I hate. Wish they'd come to the Joe! Charles-TSO does the most powerful live version ever! Sissy-My mom left early and we got tickets at the last minute-literally! You two would dig it and YES, it's a date for next year. Happy New Year my Darlings! xoxo
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