TSO has so many jaw dropping metal versions of Christmas music, which always give me goosebumps. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo, Carol of the bells and so many others. And, they are fantastic live. 😃
If you ever get the chance to see them live, GO. I've seen them three times and it's just sensory overload. Their version of "Carol of the Bells" is a rock masterpiece.
The orchestral piece that this is based on is by Johann Pachelbel (17th century German); Canon in D major. You probably have heard it before - it's really well known and used in all sorts of settings e.g. fairly popular at weddings.
The history of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major is interesting. Considered a minor work in it's time and not popular. It was lost for centuries and rediscovered / became known again in the 60's reaching a height of popularity in the 80's and to this day .still a wedding staple
Seeing Amber tear up over the sound of music and the children singing shows she has a very big heart. Take care of that heart Jay as I know you will.❤❤🎄🎄🎄
They need to be experienced by everyone at least once in their lifetime! Their surprise will literally take your breath away, especially if you are sitting right in front of it or next to it, in the balcony, on the other side of the arena from the stage! I'm not joking when I say the best seats are NOT near the stage! The best seats are AWAY from the stage!!! One word to describe it: Unforgettable!
A ‘Canon’ is a classical music technique. There are professional choirs out there, commonly based in a church that can have dozens of children in them. These choirs create music that is, as J said, absolutely angelic. Often the acoustics in the church make it even more incredible.
In this case, the "Canon" is Pachelbel's Canon in D, perhaps the most famous Canon in modern music. It's been sampled and reimagined multiple times by innumerable musical acts. This version pretty much takes it back to its origin while adding a choir with Christmas lyrics. It is entirely gorgeous in any form.
The chord progression of the Canon in D is one of the foundations of our popular music today. IMO, it's the most beautiful song ever written. I really think that God gave this to Johann Pachabel so we could hear a taste of how the angels sing. ❤
They also did Wizards in Winter. Their show is beyond incredible. The take classical music and put it to heavy metal. I've seen them 5 times in concert. I've taken my students to see the show. They were awestruck. The kids they have in concert are from local youth choirs and they use local musicians as well. Dive in to TSO and you will NEVER be disappointed.
The Trans Siberian Orchestra was put together by rock musicians, so they have a lot of other Christmas songs that are more rockin with different graphics & light shows. They've do an amazing variety.
Trans Siberian Orchestra (T.S.O.) always does an annual winter tour across America w/ session musicians playing their records live for the Christmas season... It's a family show that u can take your kids to - a mix of classical and heavy metal music 🤘🤘 This was a project formed in the 90's by former and current members of the classic heavy metal band Savatage from Florida... Savatage's (late) producer Paul O' Neill and keyboardist (and vocalist) Jon Oliva... They released the 1st T.S.O. album in 1996 - 'Christmas eve & other stories'... and it shocked everyone by selling 3x platinum... Savatage had never sold a gold album in America since their early 80's inception. Their 2nd album 'The Christmas attic' (1998) sold 2x platinum... the project has released 7 studio albums total before the death of producer/ composer Paul O' Neill in 2017... but T.S.O. has been touring actively every winter. After their 2001 album 'Poets and madmen'... Savatage has since ceased making new music, but Jon Oliva has been talking about bringing the band back in some capacity. In interviews, Jon Oliva has been adamant about touring... and he said that he felt that Trans Siberian Orchestra was basically an evolution of Savatage without the perception or limitation of being a 'heavy metal band'... That was why T.S.O. was commercially successful and Savatage did not break past their hardcore fanbase.
I love your reaction even though it made you cry. You will recognize the tune by baroque composer Johann Pachelbel from songs such as Memories by Maroon 5 and C U When U Get There by Coolio. By the way, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly you've been listening to is by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and when different people sing different (or the same) words but start at different times, and all sing together, that's called canon. Just like in this title. Merry Christmas to you all ❤
TSO tours every Christmas. If you get the chance to go see them you should definitely go!!!! It is the most incredible show/concert you will ever see!!!!!
TSO's song "Old City Bar" tells the story of a magical Christmas Eve at a, well, at an old city bar. The story is so moving that I can hardly type this without crying - - just thinking about it. It really tells how beautifully strangers can act toward each other. If only all people could treat each other so kindly.
You can't do "Old City Bar" without doing "Ornament" before and "This Christmas Day" afterward... Those three songs, though not back to back to back on the album are a true trilogy, detailing the argument between the parent and child, the child having runaway and trying to get home and lastly the revelation to the father that she is indeed on her way home. "Old City Bar" is good on its own, but the other songs give it true context and multiply the magic ten-fold!
@@paulmellette8925 While I would suggest _Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24_ as the proper starting point for TSO, as it is after all the piece that brought them to the public consciousness, I do think the song that best represents their canon is _This Christmas Day._ It's just so upbeat and full of pure happiness. A perfect Christmas song. Most of the rest of their work has a tinge of bittersweet in it, but that one avoids it for the perfect positive vibes.
Old City Bar is my favorite TSO song and always brings this 71 yr old man to tears. As others has said to get the full impact of Old City Bar you really have to listen to it in the context of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. It's available on CD or DVD.
Dear Rob and Amber, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the immense joy you've brought into my life. As a long-time fan, I've been following your journey since the beginning, Rob. I also want to acknowledge your courage in speaking openly about your struggles with depression. Your willingness to share your story has undoubtedly helped many others feel less alone in their own battles. Please know that you are strong, capable, and beautiful - both inside and out. Remember that you are not alone, and there are people like me who care deeply about you and are sending love and support your way. Stay strong, and keep shining your light! Warm regards, James Flores
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was performed by an actual Symphony Orchestra. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a rock band that developed orchestral arrangements of classical and Christmas songs. They grew out of an appearance on the band Savatage's 1995 album called Dead Winter Dead - which was a rock opera telling a love story against the backdrop of war for the control of Bosnia-Herzegovina that was recently freed from USSR a thousand years of being ruled hostile forces of one type or another.
As a classically trained musician the "Pachelbel Canon in D major" is my favorite piece of all classical music. I have never heard vocals on it before, Magestic . You should listen to one of the versions that is Piano with Cello accompaniment. It is gorgeous. It is magical. It has been used in so many wedding marches down the aisle for the bride over so many decades. I am always so moved when it is played. Thank you for this beautiful pick. Also, I noticed that Ozzy Nelson is sitting in the front row watching the performance. He is one of Black Histories great actors. Maybe one of the children singing is a grandchild. Check out the 1950s era show "Ozzy and Harriet" fun stuff. Be well, Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
I'm about to watch this reaction and wanted to suggest, before I forget, Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas album. It's kind of funny to hear it now, almost 40 years later, but it was HUUUUUUUUGE in the mid-80's! The first album came out in 1984 and they took off from there. "Deck the Halls" is the song you usually hear. You've probably heard it in a store while shopping now that the 80's is considered grocery store and doctor's office music! Ha! Jay, get ready for the synth! 😅
They are the fame children's choristers from Saint Bartholemew's School from New York City. This was film in Jersey City New Jersey. The melody is from Johann Pachelbel's Canon. They added the lines " This night we pray our lives will show this dream he had each child will know. We are waiting. We have not forgotten. This night on this very Christmas Night." Merry belated Christmas.
This clip is from a special TSO put out years ago called The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, in which a young runaway takes shelter in an abandoned theatre on Christmas and the 'ghosts' (aka the band and some special guests) put on a show and ultimately provide her with the means to return home for Christmas. Also TSO are primarily a Christmas band- they have 3 Christmas albums each of which tells a story.
OMG I am so beyond happy you guys finally did this one. Been praying ever since you started doing Christmas songs for this one. Between Amber's love for children's choirs and Jay's love for orchestra music I knew y'all would be blown away. There are no words to express how much I love this song. I discovered it over 20 years ago and it is hands down my favorite Christmas song and it makes me cry most every time I hear it. If ever a song came straight from heaven this is the one.❤
Merry Christmas Amber, Jay and your beautiful family. Know that YOU TOO are loved, and it's a blessing to watch your passion each day. 2024 will be even better I'm sure
Jay I believe the term you were looking for is “singing in the round” where one group continues singing a phrase while the next group sings a phrase over top of them etc. I bet you could learn the choruses to this song, teach them to your lovely children, and have a wonderful musical family experience. Thanks for sharing!❤️🎄
Pachelbel’s Canon in D is one of the most famous pieces of classical music of all time. Written in the late 1600's or early 1700s. Since the 1970's and 80's it began to be recorded by more and more orchestras and it's iconic melody has made it's way into pop songs, films, as well as advertisements. Although not a Christmas song, it's heard mostly at Christmastime. The Trans Siberian Orchestra made this Christmas piece that has become one of the most iconic pieces of Christmas music.
TSO is really known for their very loud theatrical performances with laser lights, etc. I also believe there are actually 2 TSO bands. One that performs on each coast, East and West.
This is beautiful. Now, you need to check out an actual TSO song with the band, and you can check out their metal side. Almost any live performance should do... Christmas Dreams, The Lost Christmas Eve, This Christmas Day...
The first time I ever saw a house decked out to lights synchronized with music was a beer commercial I saw while sitting in a doctor's waiting room in Hawaii around 2004/5. It was TSO's Wizards in Winter. I'm happy to see that the original video was cleaned up and is now the official video for the song. If you're ever in Texas and see someone in their car headbanging to Christmas music, that's me. Also, if you want to catch them live, start watching for tickets around Sept-Oct. They almost always make a stop in Oklahoma City
"Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" captures the 'essence' of TSO imho. The live version of this song would make a great reaction video, esp when they give a signed guitar to a young person in the audience. My grandson has seen 3 concerts and two of those were the TSO Christmas show.
I was a huge fan of Savatage, see comment below, and now love TSO so much. Unfortunately due to living in Australia I do not get to see them tour every year or I would. I have seen them twice for their Xmas concerts and many years ago I also saw them when they did a concert tour for Beethovens Last Night. I recommend going down the rabbit hole and as mentioned below you should watch the entire movie/DVD that this clip was from. You and your kids will absolutely love it.
Do yourself a huge favor. Next Christmas time, find out where the TSO is playing in your area and go watch the whole Christmas performance from them. The story, the master musicians the special effects all add up to an experience you will never forget! Cheers\=/\=/
I've seen them 6 times. We used to go to Spokane to see them every year on the day after Thanksgiving. I've seen them in Seattle and Portland and even when I lived in Nashville. Never a bad show! I especially love "O Holy Night" on the electric guitar. Mind blowing
This tune was based on German Composer Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D. It was composed way back in 1680. So this may be something of a record of a song with the longest pedigree for your channel. Amber's emotional reactions never fail to impress, she intuits the music almost preternaturally and responds to it.
This orchestra is amazing. My wife walked down the aisle to this song. I modified it to fit the parts she wanted to walk down to. This video is part of a longer video called “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”. It’s definitely worth watching. It’s mainly about a runaway girl around Christmas and the magic that can happen at Christmas time. My family and I watch it every year. My daughter likes falling asleep to it. 4:53 this is a Christmas take on “Cannon in D”. They have another great Christmas song called “The Three Kings and I (What Really Happened)” the song is from the view of a relative who was there that night.
Trans Siberian Orchestra is typically instrumental, but sometimes they have songs with singers. They have albums out and do a show around Christmas in NYC every year. You should check out more from them. Also, if you want to hear young angelic voices, some women who both started when they were 10 years old...Charlotte Church and Jackie Evancho. Charlotte Church is Welsh and her debut album was released when she was 10. She is 37 now. Jackie Evancho started on America's Got Talent at 10 and is now 23.
The backing music is Pachelbel Canon in D Major. It is said it is one of the most beautiful melodies ever written, even though it is a very simple melody. A lot of couples have it played at thier wedding.
Such a beautiful and moving piece. I love this and am so glad to see you enjoying it. It's an amazing introduction to the beauty of Trans Siberian Orchestra. Now you need to be introduced to the POWER of Trans Siberian Orchestra, and about the best song I could recommend for that is their version of "Carol of the Bells." You probably won't be doing any more Christmas music until next December, but PLEASE remember that one when the time comes. I promise you that you will be blown away by it!
I was able to see them live and it was incredibly beautiful and impactful. If you get a chance to attend a performance, don't hesitate. It will blow you away!
The overtone is actually the wedding walk (or waltz), but to mix that with the chorus was genius. That’s what makes T.S.O. such unique groups. Yes, I said groups, because there is an east coast and west coast group because they could not treat the entire country with only one group.
My husband and I had a organist play the instrumental version of this song as I was walking down the aisle, this song is important to me because it was my late grandfather’s favorite Christmas song. There wasn’t a dry eye when the organ started playing, that the part where the violin starts is when the double doors open and I walked down ❤😊 💍11/15/14💍 Also been to the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert 👌🏻 highly recommend…
There is a longer version of this video where the young lady in the audience is a runaway and stumbles into this old abandoned concert hall and the man is the caretaker and guides her to the stage to show her that she is loved. When I heard this the third time or so, and could anticipate the music ahead, I admit I almost teared up!
Didn’t read through the comments to see if anyone else mentioned this, but TSO was formed by the remaining members of the band Savatage. An amazing band in the 80’s. The disbanded after the death of their lead guitarist and one of the founding members. Their one manager, formed TSO to honor him. He’s now passed, but the many musicians still involved, most ex members of Savatage, carry on the legacy.
You must see them live …. They are actually a rock orchestra…they are incredible … look them up … watch a few song they put on the best Christmas show on earth … lots of laser lights … they have two groups of musicians and singers … east coast group and a west coast group
TSO is not your typical orchestra. They have beautiful pieces like this and others that totally rock. Their first album "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" came with 2 CDs; the first, just the music and the second , the music placed in a story. I know it would be difficult to do a reaction to the whole thing, but at least try to listen to it. It will make Amber cry, but you'll both love it.
A show you will NEVER forget - they have two bands - an east coast & west coast division (east featuring Joel Hoekstra, Roddy Chong, Chris Caffrey). If you get the chance, as another person commented, GO!!! Don't sit up front though, the further back you are the better the light show becomes, although if you sit near the stage, you will probably get snowed on! I have seen them 14 times & I look forward to each and every concert....it literally IS Christmas for me; you can't leave without the spirit of Christmas.
"canon in d" by johann pachelbel has always been one of my favorite classical music compositions. although exactly unknown, it is estimated to have been composed in the very late 1600s or very early 1700s. it then went out of style and fell into obscurity for several centuries until it was remarkedly rekindled by a french conductor, jean-françois paillard in the late 1960s with his orchestra in a slowed down version of 3 violins and basso continuo... it quickly became very popular throughout the 1970s eventually being featured in movies in the 1980s and now has become one of the most popular wedding march songs ever... one of my favorite interpretations is by the transiberian orchestra released in 1998 where they uniquely added an angelic children's choir singing additional melodic lyrics in round to the original arrangement which creates this amazing enchanting Christmas performance that was roughly 300 years in the making... enjoy and have a merry Christmas! 🎄
It is even more beautiful. The young girl watching is a runaway. The old man is care taker of a church where he seeks refuge. He gives her all his meager earnings so that she can afford to go back home and of course she arrives back home on Christmas day. Beautiful musical play.
The true glory of the unfettered , Joy of the true spiritual meaning , of Christmas, through the voices of children.The multi-ethnicity of the boys and girls is not lost in the moments either, increases that Joy , this night , this very very night...That the Promise is kept..for "All" the Children of Paradise...Merry Christmas to you too and all your loved ones...Thanx for this special reaction...Blessings & Peace of the Season.
If I'm not mistaken, this was from the DVD The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. About a runaway that takes refuge in an abandoned theater on Christmas Eve. A fabulous short story featuring the great music of TSO.
Cannon (Pachabel) is a fantastic symphony no matter who performs it, but Trans Siberian Orchestra has a wonderful arrangement. BUT this is the SOFTEST this they do. Jay, you'll love their Carol Of The Bells and also The Wizards Of WINTER!
TSO has another version of this song called "Christmas Canon Rock". Stellar guitar work and some powerhouse vocals. You need to see them live to witness the TSO Experience. The kids would love it as well!
The orchestral part is a very famous piece of classical music known as Pachelbel's "Canon in D." Then they added the children's (angel's) choir to make it a Christmas song. Very beautiful.
It's beautiful to hear their voices with the orchestra behind it. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God bless you both and your family! Peace be with you!
RUN!, don't walk, but RUN! to see these guys live the next time they're in your neighborhood. Totally amazing, rocking live show with flames, lasers, movable lighting racks. I've been going to see them for years now and ove the show every single time! Also, a little known number of theirs that they *don't* perform live is called Remember'. Layered, multi-part chorus. You'll *LOVE* it!
It is so pure, so non-commercialized, a true rarity in modern Christmas music. TSO performing Christmas Eve Sarajevo touches my soul equally, knowing full well the horrors of what the city of Sarajevo went through in the Yugoslav Wars in the early to mid 90's. I spent 11 of my first 21 years living within 100km's of the Iron Curtain (the last year was the year the Curtain collapsed) as an Air Force brat. Add to that 3 years serving in the Marine Corps. Cathedral acoustics can transform a truly beautiful song and spiral it high into the stratosphere. If you ever want to take a dive into a live performance of "The Sound of Silence," performed by Gregorian in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Make sure you pull up the live performance of that song, simply breathtaking❤❤❤ My lifelong favorite Christmas song is a tie between "I Believe in Father Christmas" by Greg Lake (of ELP fame) and "Snoopy's Christmas" by The Royal Guardsmen. Followed by about 10 different songs mixed between Mannheim Steamroller and TSO...
Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24 is probably their most famous song. Wizards in Winter and Good King Joy are also great, but my favorite of theirs is Old City Bar, just for the storytelling in it. I've seen them live 3 times, and each time I cried just from being overwhelmed by what they do.
I was a choirboy back in the 70's and nothing was more thrilling than when we performed descant (overlaying one vocal at a higher octave than the base song), we all had big smiles as our soaring voices flew around the church. I was 12 and performed in a choir of 40 boys. Loved weddings, we actually got paid 50pence for those sessions 😊.
I seen them in concert in Virginia with my son when he was in middle school. He was playing violin in school and wanted to go see them to see how loud a concert would be with all the instruments..If you ever get the chance look them up for tickets and see if they are coming to your town. It was an amazing concert. You have to take your kids .My son was 12 :)
The video you just whatched, is a clip from the ghosts of christmas eve. A 1999 made for tv film showcasing a Christmas music performance by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Please watch the whole thing you will love it!
This particular performance was from a holiday television special from several years ago. The children are not normally with the orchestra. You should check out Trans Siberian Orchestra with their own singers doing this song. Fantastic!!
Many people have written Christmas songs, trying to put the spirit of Christmas to music. A very few have come as close to achieving this as this TSO song. Cheers!
Our eldest daughter sang in a choir when she was in middle school and of course all us parents of these kids attended all the performances and I can't explain how we all felt listening to and watching our children perform this song❤. All of us parents were so filled with pride and love smiling and crying at the same time. 20 yrs later and I'm taken back to that time each time I hear this song. I sincerely believe children are a gift God gives us to show us all how much love we are capable of giving, more than ever imagined.
T.S.O. is not just an orchestra, they are an experience. You need to listen to more
If I could upvote this 1000 times, I would!
Completely agree!!! Jay/Amber you have no idea what hat you’re missing!
This is 1/10 of TSO.
Please tune into TSO some more.❤ Happy New Year!
@@DeniseClarkWeston_Artist thank you
Trans Siberian Orchestra has a rock-heavy take on "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24"
It's my favorite of theirs.
They are amazing in concert.
Carol of the Bells. is taken to another level
Fantastic video, which will also warm your hearts.
I have seen them 5 times live in concert.
So many other great songs .
TSO has so many jaw dropping metal versions of Christmas music, which always give me goosebumps. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo, Carol of the bells and so many others. And, they are fantastic live. 😃
If you ever get the chance to see them live, GO. I've seen them three times and it's just sensory overload. Their version of "Carol of the Bells" is a rock masterpiece.
Before TSO there was Manheim Steamroller's Christmas
@@rickpat-x9u I got to see them live as well, and it was a great performance!
Yes! Best concerts I have ever experienced!
one of the best concerts you will ever see - it is up there with Kiss and Alice cooper for stage shows - will in a much more clean cut form;)
I've seen them 4 times, it never gets old!
The orchestral piece that this is based on is by Johann Pachelbel (17th century German); Canon in D major. You probably have heard it before - it's really well known and used in all sorts of settings e.g. fairly popular at weddings.
Thanks. My niece played that at her wedding, as did my best friend.
It’s beautiful for sure.
One of my top 5 favorite classical pieces. ❤
This was going to be the song I walked down the aisle with my ex, but sadly it never came to be......
@@jeffallen5871 I "told" my niece to use the original as her wedding march.
The history of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major is interesting. Considered a minor work in it's time and not popular. It was lost for centuries and rediscovered / became known again in the 60's reaching a height of popularity in the 80's and to this day .still a wedding staple
Seeing Amber tear up over the sound of music and the children singing shows she has a very big heart.
Take care of that heart Jay as I know you will.❤❤🎄🎄🎄
Exactly! Amber gets it! It's why she's always smiling and positive.
She wasn't the only one. Merry Christmas.
I'm sure. Merry Christmas to you.@@Laceykat66
I'm a 71 year old man and I cannot listen to this song without tearing up. An amazing song. Beautiful.
Me too
Yup! 73 years old and same here. Tears for a majestic performance! Thank you TSO!
They need to be experienced by everyone at least once in their lifetime! Their surprise will literally take your breath away, especially if you are sitting right in front of it or next to it, in the balcony, on the other side of the arena from the stage! I'm not joking when I say the best seats are NOT near the stage! The best seats are AWAY from the stage!!! One word to describe it: Unforgettable!
A ‘Canon’ is a classical music technique. There are professional choirs out there, commonly based in a church that can have dozens of children in them. These choirs create music that is, as J said, absolutely angelic. Often the acoustics in the church make it even more incredible.
In this case, the "Canon" is Pachelbel's Canon in D, perhaps the most famous Canon in modern music. It's been sampled and reimagined multiple times by innumerable musical acts. This version pretty much takes it back to its origin while adding a choir with Christmas lyrics. It is entirely gorgeous in any form.
@@Leafsdude Agreed!
@@Leafsdude I have to chuckle, Johann Pachelbel died 320 years ago, so what is MODERN music to you?
@@libertyresearch-iu4fy Heh, I guess I wasn't clear but I meant its use/sampling in modern music...lots of contemporary music uses its progression
The chord progression of the Canon in D is one of the foundations of our popular music today. IMO, it's the most beautiful song ever written. I really think that God gave this to Johann Pachabel so we could hear a taste of how the angels sing. ❤
They also did Wizards in Winter. Their show is beyond incredible. The take classical music and put it to heavy metal. I've seen them 5 times in concert. I've taken my students to see the show. They were awestruck.
The kids they have in concert are from local youth choirs and they use local musicians as well. Dive in to TSO and you will NEVER be disappointed.
I love Amber's emotional response to the children singing. ❤❤❤❤
The Trans Siberian Orchestra was put together by rock musicians, so they have a lot of other Christmas songs that are more rockin with different graphics & light shows.
They've do an amazing variety.
Trans Siberian Orchestra (T.S.O.) always does an annual winter tour across America w/ session musicians playing their records live for the Christmas season... It's a family show that u can take your kids to - a mix of classical and heavy metal music 🤘🤘
This was a project formed in the 90's by former and current members of the classic heavy metal band Savatage from Florida... Savatage's (late) producer Paul O' Neill and keyboardist (and vocalist) Jon Oliva... They released the 1st T.S.O. album in 1996 - 'Christmas eve & other stories'... and it shocked everyone by selling 3x platinum... Savatage had never sold a gold album in America since their early 80's inception.
Their 2nd album 'The Christmas attic' (1998) sold 2x platinum... the project has released 7 studio albums total before the death of producer/ composer Paul O' Neill in 2017... but T.S.O. has been touring actively every winter.
After their 2001 album 'Poets and madmen'... Savatage has since ceased making new music, but Jon Oliva has been talking about bringing the band back in some capacity.
In interviews, Jon Oliva has been adamant about touring... and he said that he felt that Trans Siberian Orchestra was basically an evolution of Savatage without the perception or limitation of being a 'heavy metal band'... That was why T.S.O. was commercially successful and Savatage did not break past their hardcore fanbase.
You guys need to watch that entire video, Michael Crawford's rendition of O Holy Night is just sublime.
so true. Gives me chills everytime I hear it
Oh yes, nothing truly compares to the original Broadway Phantom singing classical Christmas.
One of the greatest vocal performances ever!!!😊❤
I love your reaction even though it made you cry. You will recognize the tune by baroque composer Johann Pachelbel from songs such as Memories by Maroon 5 and C U When U Get There by Coolio. By the way, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly you've been listening to is by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and when different people sing different (or the same) words but start at different times, and all sing together, that's called canon. Just like in this title. Merry Christmas to you all ❤
TSO tours every Christmas. If you get the chance to go see them you should definitely go!!!! It is the most incredible show/concert you will ever see!!!!!
TSO's song "Old City Bar" tells the story of a magical Christmas Eve at a, well, at an old city bar. The story is so moving that I can hardly type this without crying - - just thinking about it. It really tells how beautifully strangers can act toward each other. If only all people could treat each other so kindly.
You can't do "Old City Bar" without doing "Ornament" before and "This Christmas Day" afterward... Those three songs, though not back to back to back on the album are a true trilogy, detailing the argument between the parent and child, the child having runaway and trying to get home and lastly the revelation to the father that she is indeed on her way home. "Old City Bar" is good on its own, but the other songs give it true context and multiply the magic ten-fold!
0ld City Bar a must!
@@paulmellette8925 While I would suggest _Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24_ as the proper starting point for TSO, as it is after all the piece that brought them to the public consciousness, I do think the song that best represents their canon is _This Christmas Day._ It's just so upbeat and full of pure happiness. A perfect Christmas song. Most of the rest of their work has a tinge of bittersweet in it, but that one avoids it for the perfect positive vibes.
Old city bar moves me to tears every time
Old City Bar is my favorite TSO song and always brings this 71 yr old man to tears. As others has said to get the full impact of Old City Bar you really have to listen to it in the context of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. It's available on CD or DVD.
Dear Rob and Amber,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the immense joy you've brought into my life. As a long-time fan, I've been following your journey since the beginning, Rob.
I also want to acknowledge your courage in speaking openly about your struggles with depression. Your willingness to share your story has undoubtedly helped many others feel less alone in their own battles.
Please know that you are strong, capable, and beautiful - both inside and out. Remember that you are not alone, and there are people like me who care deeply about you and are sending love and support your way.
Stay strong, and keep shining your light!
Warm regards,
James Flores
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was performed by an actual Symphony Orchestra. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a rock band that developed orchestral arrangements of classical and Christmas songs. They grew out of an appearance on the band Savatage's 1995 album called Dead Winter Dead - which was a rock opera telling a love story against the backdrop of war for the control of Bosnia-Herzegovina that was recently freed from USSR a thousand years of being ruled hostile forces of one type or another.
As a classically trained musician the "Pachelbel Canon in D major" is my favorite piece of all classical music. I have never heard vocals on it before, Magestic . You should listen to one of the versions that is Piano with Cello accompaniment. It is gorgeous. It is magical. It has been used in so many wedding marches down the aisle for the bride over so many decades. I am always so moved when it is played. Thank you for this beautiful pick. Also, I noticed that Ozzy Nelson is sitting in the front row watching the performance. He is one of Black Histories great actors. Maybe one of the children singing is a grandchild. Check out the 1950s era show "Ozzy and Harriet" fun stuff. Be well, Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Nice to see Amber emotional and empaty, pure music feeling.🥰
I'm about to watch this reaction and wanted to suggest, before I forget, Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas album. It's kind of funny to hear it now, almost 40 years later, but it was HUUUUUUUUGE in the mid-80's! The first album came out in 1984 and they took off from there. "Deck the Halls" is the song you usually hear. You've probably heard it in a store while shopping now that the 80's is considered grocery store and doctor's office music! Ha! Jay, get ready for the synth! 😅
They are the fame children's choristers from Saint Bartholemew's School from New York City. This was film in Jersey City New Jersey. The melody is from Johann Pachelbel's Canon. They added the lines " This night we pray our lives will show this dream he had each child will know. We are waiting. We have not forgotten. This night on this very Christmas Night." Merry belated Christmas.
The Good the Bad and the Ugly was the Danish National Orchestra.
I've seen them 2x at Christmas time SO AMAZING! Stories and Great music! LONG shows!
This clip is from a special TSO put out years ago called The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, in which a young runaway takes shelter in an abandoned theatre on Christmas and the 'ghosts' (aka the band and some special guests) put on a show and ultimately provide her with the means to return home for Christmas.
Also TSO are primarily a Christmas band- they have 3 Christmas albums each of which tells a story.
OMG I am so beyond happy you guys finally did this one. Been praying ever since you started doing Christmas songs for this one. Between Amber's love for children's choirs and Jay's love for orchestra music I knew y'all would be blown away. There are no words to express how much I love this song. I discovered it over 20 years ago and it is hands down my favorite Christmas song and it makes me cry most every time I hear it. If ever a song came straight from heaven this is the one.❤
One of the greatest musical pieces of all time.
Merry Christmas Amber, Jay and your beautiful family. Know that YOU TOO are loved, and it's a blessing to watch your passion each day. 2024 will be even better I'm sure
Pachelbel’s Canon was played at my uncle’s funeral. He was the trombonist in a brass quintet, and I was honored to take his place to perform it.
This is my favorite Trans Siberian Orchestra piece of all time! I just love the children’s choir that sing on this!
Jay I believe the term you were looking for is “singing in the round” where one group continues singing a phrase while the next group sings a phrase over top of them etc. I bet you could learn the choruses to this song, teach them to your lovely children, and have a wonderful musical family experience. Thanks for sharing!❤️🎄
I know Jay loves an Orchestra and this was just great. I think Majestic is the right word and quite emotional-Colin Ward
It's amazing how transcendent all music is. Music is our virtue that speaks to us all
This piece is my absolute favorite Christmas song. It is the only song in modern times that truly captures the true meaning and feeling of Christmas
I absolutely adore orchestral strings. It really does move my soul and heart. This piece by Pachelbel is particularly beautiful.
Pachelbel’s Canon in D is one of the most famous pieces of classical music of all time. Written in the late 1600's or early 1700s. Since the 1970's and 80's it began to be recorded by more and more orchestras and it's iconic melody has made it's way into pop songs, films, as well as advertisements. Although not a Christmas song, it's heard mostly at Christmastime. The Trans Siberian Orchestra made this Christmas piece that has become one of the most iconic pieces of Christmas music.
This was beautiful.
You must see them Live, and Feel the notes........Unforgettable.
TSO is really known for their very loud theatrical performances with laser lights, etc. I also believe there are actually 2 TSO bands. One that performs on each coast, East and West.
TSO is a side project of Savatage who are also just as theatrical!
@@karlpmadsen Wow, very interesting
The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York. The best Christmas there is.
Finally this video gets uploaded!! Miss Amber, I'm glad I wasn't the only one that teared up!!
You need to see them live. Trans Siberia Orchestra is hands down THE GREATEST SHOW I'VE EVER BEEN TO.
This is one of the most beautiful arrangements of this amazing song.
This is beautiful. Now, you need to check out an actual TSO song with the band, and you can check out their metal side. Almost any live performance should do... Christmas Dreams, The Lost Christmas Eve, This Christmas Day...
The first time I ever saw a house decked out to lights synchronized with music was a beer commercial I saw while sitting in a doctor's waiting room in Hawaii around 2004/5. It was TSO's Wizards in Winter. I'm happy to see that the original video was cleaned up and is now the official video for the song. If you're ever in Texas and see someone in their car headbanging to Christmas music, that's me. Also, if you want to catch them live, start watching for tickets around Sept-Oct. They almost always make a stop in Oklahoma City
"Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" captures the 'essence' of TSO imho. The live version of this song would make a great reaction video, esp when they give a signed guitar to a young person in the audience. My grandson has seen 3 concerts and two of those were the TSO Christmas show.
I was a huge fan of Savatage, see comment below, and now love TSO so much. Unfortunately due to living in Australia I do not get to see them tour every year or I would. I have seen them twice for their Xmas concerts and many years ago I also saw them when they did a concert tour for Beethovens Last Night. I recommend going down the rabbit hole and as mentioned below you should watch the entire movie/DVD that this clip was from. You and your kids will absolutely love it.
Do yourself a huge favor. Next Christmas time, find out where the TSO is playing in your area and go watch the whole Christmas performance from them. The story, the master musicians the special effects all add up to an experience you will never forget! Cheers\=/\=/
I've seen them 6 times. We used to go to Spokane to see them every year on the day after Thanksgiving. I've seen them in Seattle and Portland and even when I lived in Nashville. Never a bad show! I especially love "O Holy Night" on the electric guitar. Mind blowing
This song is a variation of Pachelbel's Canon in D. Beautiful song. TSO does so many incredible songs and bring the same heart to them all.
This tune was based on German Composer Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D. It was composed way back in 1680. So this may be something of a record of a song with the longest pedigree for your channel. Amber's emotional reactions never fail to impress, she intuits the music almost preternaturally and responds to it.
This orchestra is amazing. My wife walked down the aisle to this song. I modified it to fit the parts she wanted to walk down to. This video is part of a longer video called “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”. It’s definitely worth watching. It’s mainly about a runaway girl around Christmas and the magic that can happen at Christmas time. My family and I watch it every year. My daughter likes falling asleep to it. 4:53 this is a Christmas take on “Cannon in D”. They have another great Christmas song called “The Three Kings and I (What Really Happened)” the song is from the view of a relative who was there that night.
Trans Siberian Orchestra is typically instrumental, but sometimes they have songs with singers. They have albums out and do a show around Christmas in NYC every year. You should check out more from them. Also, if you want to hear young angelic voices, some women who both started when they were 10 years old...Charlotte Church and Jackie Evancho. Charlotte Church is Welsh and her debut album was released when she was 10. She is 37 now. Jackie Evancho started on America's Got Talent at 10 and is now 23.
They are our Christmas tradition. Every year! They are in OKC every year!
The backing music is Pachelbel Canon in D Major. It is said it is one of the most beautiful melodies ever written, even though it is a very simple melody. A lot of couples have it played at thier wedding.
Such a beautiful and moving piece. I love this and am so glad to see you enjoying it. It's an amazing introduction to the beauty of Trans Siberian Orchestra. Now you need to be introduced to the POWER of Trans Siberian Orchestra, and about the best song I could recommend for that is their version of "Carol of the Bells." You probably won't be doing any more Christmas music until next December, but PLEASE remember that one when the time comes. I promise you that you will be blown away by it!
Yes I have heard this tune before, as it’s a very famous classical tune. But not heard this particular one before. I know wizards in winter as well.
Just got back from a TSO show. You have GOT to go see them live. The rock version of this song is amazing.
I was able to see them live and it was incredibly beautiful and impactful. If you get a chance to attend a performance, don't hesitate. It will blow you away!
The overtone is actually the wedding walk (or waltz), but to mix that with the chorus was genius. That’s what makes T.S.O. such unique groups. Yes, I said groups, because there is an east coast and west coast group because they could not treat the entire country with only one group.
This is my favorite instrumental! It's called Pachebel's Canon in D. Many brides choose this song to walk down the aisle.
My husband and I had a organist play the instrumental version of this song as I was walking down the aisle, this song is important to me because it was my late grandfather’s favorite Christmas song. There wasn’t a dry eye when the organ started playing, that the part where the violin starts is when the double doors open and I walked down ❤😊 💍11/15/14💍
Also been to the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert 👌🏻 highly recommend…
There is a longer version of this video where the young lady in the audience is a runaway and stumbles into this old abandoned concert hall and the man is the caretaker and guides her to the stage to show her that she is loved. When I heard this the third time or so, and could anticipate the music ahead, I admit I almost teared up!
Classical music will never die
Great reaction! Now for a great variation, listen to them doing Christmas Canon Rock. Same song but adding rock.
Didn’t read through the comments to see if anyone else mentioned this, but TSO was formed by the remaining members of the band Savatage. An amazing band in the 80’s. The disbanded after the death of their lead guitarist and one of the founding members. Their one manager, formed TSO to honor him. He’s now passed, but the many musicians still involved, most ex members of Savatage, carry on the legacy.
You must see them live …. They are actually a rock orchestra…they are incredible … look them up … watch a few song they put on the best Christmas show on earth … lots of laser lights … they have two groups of musicians and singers … east coast group and a west coast group
TSO is not your typical orchestra. They have beautiful pieces like this and others that totally rock. Their first album "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" came with 2 CDs; the first, just the music and the second , the music placed in a story. I know it would be difficult to do a reaction to the whole thing, but at least try to listen to it. It will make Amber cry, but you'll both love it.
A show you will NEVER forget - they have two bands - an east coast & west coast division (east featuring Joel Hoekstra, Roddy Chong, Chris Caffrey). If you get the chance, as another person commented, GO!!! Don't sit up front though, the further back you are the better the light show becomes, although if you sit near the stage, you will probably get snowed on! I have seen them 14 times & I look forward to each and every concert....it literally IS Christmas for me; you can't leave without the spirit of Christmas.
"canon in d" by johann pachelbel has always been one of my favorite classical music compositions. although exactly unknown, it is estimated to have been composed in the very late 1600s or very early 1700s. it then went out of style and fell into obscurity for several centuries until it was remarkedly rekindled by a french conductor, jean-françois paillard in the late 1960s with his orchestra in a slowed down version of 3 violins and basso continuo... it quickly became very popular throughout the 1970s eventually being featured in movies in the 1980s and now has become one of the most popular wedding march songs ever... one of my favorite interpretations is by the transiberian orchestra released in 1998 where they uniquely added an angelic children's choir singing additional melodic lyrics in round to the original arrangement which creates this amazing enchanting Christmas performance that was roughly 300 years in the making... enjoy and have a merry Christmas! 🎄
It is even more beautiful. The young girl watching is a runaway. The old man is care taker of a church where he seeks refuge. He gives her all his meager earnings so that she can afford to go back home and of course she arrives back home on Christmas day. Beautiful musical play.
Paul ONeill was just brilliant... SO much to dig into with TSO... Old City Bar live with Bart Shatto is something i'll never forget seeing live.
If you ever have a chance to see them, take it. It’s an awesome show. Choral of The Bells is very well done
TWO'S Cannon Rock really brings in the heavy guitars in with the orchestra
I saw them in concert last night for the 24th time! You have to see them next year if they make it to the OKC area. You won't regret it
Most amazing concert ever! That's the night my son decided he was going to pursue music on a professional level.
TSO can straight rock out, too!
The true glory of the unfettered , Joy of the true spiritual meaning , of Christmas, through the voices of children.The multi-ethnicity of the boys and girls is not lost in the moments either, increases that Joy , this night , this very very night...That the Promise is kept..for "All" the Children of Paradise...Merry Christmas to you too and all your loved ones...Thanx for this special reaction...Blessings & Peace of the Season.
If I'm not mistaken, this was from the DVD The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. About a runaway that takes refuge in an abandoned theater on Christmas Eve. A fabulous short story featuring the great music of TSO.
Cannon (Pachabel) is a fantastic symphony no matter who performs it, but Trans Siberian Orchestra has a wonderful arrangement. BUT this is the SOFTEST this they do. Jay, you'll love their Carol Of The Bells and also The Wizards Of WINTER!
I knew this one would make Amber cry!
Saw them in concert 4 times. Awesome stage show and music
TSO has another version of this song called "Christmas Canon Rock". Stellar guitar work and some powerhouse vocals. You need to see them live to witness the TSO Experience. The kids would love it as well!
One word. PHENOMENAL!!
The orchestral part is a very famous piece of classical music known as Pachelbel's "Canon in D." Then they added the children's (angel's) choir to make it a Christmas song. Very beautiful.
It's beautiful to hear their voices with the orchestra behind it. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God bless you both and your family! Peace be with you!
Love, "This Christmas Day" by them 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
I truly is a beautiful, beautiful song. I've always wondered what it was going to take to get a tear out of you. Thank you
RUN!, don't walk, but RUN! to see these guys live the next time they're in your neighborhood. Totally amazing, rocking live show with flames, lasers, movable lighting racks. I've been going to see them for years now and ove the show every single time! Also, a little known number of theirs that they *don't* perform live is called Remember'. Layered, multi-part chorus. You'll *LOVE* it!
It is so pure, so non-commercialized, a true rarity in modern Christmas music. TSO performing Christmas Eve Sarajevo touches my soul equally, knowing full well the horrors of what the city of Sarajevo went through in the Yugoslav Wars in the early to mid 90's. I spent 11 of my first 21 years living within 100km's of the Iron Curtain (the last year was the year the Curtain collapsed) as an Air Force brat. Add to that 3 years serving in the Marine Corps.
Cathedral acoustics can transform a truly beautiful song and spiral it high into the stratosphere. If you ever want to take a dive into a live performance of "The Sound of Silence," performed by Gregorian in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Make sure you pull up the live performance of that song, simply breathtaking❤❤❤
My lifelong favorite Christmas song is a tie between "I Believe in Father Christmas" by Greg Lake (of ELP fame) and "Snoopy's Christmas" by The Royal Guardsmen. Followed by about 10 different songs mixed between Mannheim Steamroller and TSO...
Beautiful just fantastic, classic music ! Glad you reacted to this Orchestra! thank you
Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24 is probably their most famous song. Wizards in Winter and Good King Joy are also great, but my favorite of theirs is Old City Bar, just for the storytelling in it. I've seen them live 3 times, and each time I cried just from being overwhelmed by what they do.
I was a choirboy back in the 70's and nothing was more thrilling than when we performed descant (overlaying one vocal at a higher octave than the base song), we all had big smiles as our soaring voices flew around the church. I was 12 and performed in a choir of 40 boys. Loved weddings, we actually got paid 50pence for those sessions 😊.
I seen them in concert in Virginia with my son when he was in middle school. He was playing violin in school and wanted to go see them to see how loud a concert would be with all the instruments..If you ever get the chance look them up for tickets and see if they are coming to your town. It was an amazing concert. You have to take your kids .My son was 12 :)
I got to see them a few years ago. My wife absolutely loved it. It is a must see
The video you just whatched, is a clip from the ghosts of christmas eve. A 1999 made for tv film showcasing a Christmas music performance by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Please watch the whole thing you will love it!
This particular performance was from a holiday television special from several years ago. The children are not normally with the orchestra. You should check out Trans Siberian Orchestra with their own singers doing this song. Fantastic!!
I'm not crying. You are ❤️🎄
Many people have written Christmas songs, trying to put the spirit of Christmas to music. A very few have come as close to achieving this as this TSO song. Cheers!
Our eldest daughter sang in a choir when she was in middle school and of course all us parents of these kids attended all the performances and I can't explain how we all felt listening to and watching our children perform this song❤. All of us parents were so filled with pride and love smiling and crying at the same time.
20 yrs later and I'm taken back to that time each time I hear this song.
I sincerely believe children are a gift God gives us to show us all how much love we are capable of giving, more than ever imagined.
Lovely Christmas choir music 🎵. Merry Christmas, Jay and Amber! I have goosebumps. Can’t wait for what you’ve got for us in 2024.