Some videos/pics from TSO concert last night

[JW310]

Originally posted by: Molondo

Originally posted by: JW310

Originally posted by: Molondo
Video description..

TSO Playing at Pepsi Arena on 12/22/06.

Video name...

Trans Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve/Sarajevo

Why does is say sarajevo?

Christmas Eve/Sarajevo is the name of the song that TSO is performing in that video.

Is there a reason behind it?

Apparently so:

(From http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2003/tso-1203.html ):

Yeah, "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24." We heard about this cello player born in Sarajevo many years ago who left when he was fairly young to go on to become a well-respected musician, playing with various symphonies throughout Europe. Many decades later, he returned to Sarajevo as an elderly man?at the height of the Bosnian War, only to find his city in complete ruins.

I think what most broke this man's heart was that the destruction was not done by some outside invader or natural disaster?it was done by his own people. At that time, Serbs were shelling Sarajevo every night. Rather than head for the bomb shelters like his family and neighbors, this man went to the town square, climbed onto a pile of rubble that had once been the fountain, took out his cello, and played Mozart and Beethoven as the city was bombed.

He came every night and began playing Christmas carols from that same spot. It was just such a powerful image?a white-haired man silhouetted against the cannon fire, playing timeless melodies to both sides of the conflict amid the rubble and devastation of the city he loves. Some time later, a reporter traced him down to ask why he did this insanely stupid thing. The old man said that it was his way of proving that despite all evidence to the contrary, the spirit of humanity was still alive in that place.

The song basically wrapped itself around him. We used some of the oldest Christmas melodies we could find, like "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Carol of the Bells" (which is from the Ukraine, near that region). The orchestra represents one side, the rock band the other, and the single cello represents that single individual, that spark of hope.

 

[Svnla]

Did they have the cute violinist <slender brunette> with them? I went to see them about two months ago and it was a good show. That violinist and one of the guitar player ran to the back of the arena and did a lift via a hydrolic, very nice.

I had the same feeling as the OP, wished they did more rock music and less campy "feel good" songs. Our show was almost sold out.

 

[Molondo]

Originally posted by: JW310

Originally posted by: Molondo

Originally posted by: JW310

Originally posted by: Molondo
Video description..

TSO Playing at Pepsi Arena on 12/22/06.

Video name...

Trans Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve/Sarajevo

Why does is say sarajevo?

Christmas Eve/Sarajevo is the name of the song that TSO is performing in that video.

Is there a reason behind it?

Apparently so:

(From http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2003/tso-1203.html ):

Yeah, "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24." We heard about this cello player born in Sarajevo many years ago who left when he was fairly young to go on to become a well-respected musician, playing with various symphonies throughout Europe. Many decades later, he returned to Sarajevo as an elderly man?at the height of the Bosnian War, only to find his city in complete ruins.

I think what most broke this man's heart was that the destruction was not done by some outside invader or natural disaster?it was done by his own people. At that time, Serbs were shelling Sarajevo every night. Rather than head for the bomb shelters like his family and neighbors, this man went to the town square, climbed onto a pile of rubble that had once been the fountain, took out his cello, and played Mozart and Beethoven as the city was bombed.

He came every night and began playing Christmas carols from that same spot. It was just such a powerful image?a white-haired man silhouetted against the cannon fire, playing timeless melodies to both sides of the conflict amid the rubble and devastation of the city he loves. Some time later, a reporter traced him down to ask why he did this insanely stupid thing. The old man said that it was his way of proving that despite all evidence to the contrary, the spirit of humanity was still alive in that place.

The song basically wrapped itself around him. We used some of the oldest Christmas melodies we could find, like "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Carol of the Bells" (which is from the Ukraine, near that region). The orchestra represents one side, the rock band the other, and the single cello represents that single individual, that spark of hope.

Very touching. I would call him insane myself. It was not a walk in the park at that time 😱

 

[imported_hscorpio]

Thanks for sharing! I have to go next year.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Awesome thanks OP!! I was so sad that I missed this years because the night they played was my mom's birthday and I needed to take her to dinner.


Thanks again. 😀

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

I'm sure staring into a camera instead of watching a show is enjoyable. Right.

What the ****** does it matter to you what people do at concerts?

How can you be so retarded? 😕

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo

Originally posted by: FilmCamera

Originally posted by: Coquito
Had I known they were playing... I've had a itch for Christmas music lately.

They do a tour every year.

yeah, it's like a 3 hour concert.

the first half is really campy Christmas-y crap that i had a LOT of trouble sitting through.

the 2nd half is just them rocking out like there's no tomorrow. totally sweet

yeah, i like TSO but the really campy christmas stuff isn't my bag either.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

I'm sure staring into a camera instead of watching a show is enjoyable. Right.

What the ****** does it matter to you what people do at concerts?

How can you be so retarded? 😕

Exactly! Enjoy the show, don't record it for us!

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: Svnla
Did they have the cute violinist <slender brunette> with them? I went to see them about two months ago and it was a good show. That violinist and one of the guitar player ran to the back of the arena and did a lift via a hydrolic, very nice.

I had the same feeling as the OP, wished they did more rock music and less campy "feel good" songs. Our show was almost sold out.

Yep, they do the lift thing every year. Usually in the center of the arena they have a hydraulic lift that 2 band members get on and get lifted. Our show had 10,872 people actually... only reason I know is because they donated a dollar per ticket and handed over the check at the beginning of the show... :Q

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

I'm sure staring into a camera instead of watching a show is enjoyable. Right.

What the ****** does it matter to you what people do at concerts?

How can you be so retarded? 😕

Exactly! Enjoy the show, don't record it for us!

Exactly what? I don't see a set of rules anywhere as to what describes "enjoying" a show. Clearly I enjoyed it.