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Night Castle (2 CD)

Trans-Siberian OrchestraAudio CD
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It’s been 14 years since Trans-Siberian Orchestra debuted with the single “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24),” inspiring generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the rock opera.

TSO has sold more than seven million copies of its first five rock operas -- 1996's CHRISTMAS EVE & OTHER STORIES, 1998's THE CHRISTMAS ATTIC, BEETHOVEN'S ... Read more in Amazon's Trans-Siberian Orchestra Store

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  • Audio CD (October 26, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: October 26, 2009
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Lava
  • ASIN: B002K9RTR6
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (349 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,117 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Night Enchanted
2. Childhood Dreams
3. Sparks
4. The Mountain
5. Night Castle
6. The Safest Way Into Tomorrow
7. Mozart And Memories
8. Another Way You Can Die
9. Toccata-Carpimus Noctem
10. The Lion's Roar
See all 13 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Moonlight And Madness
2. Time Floats On
3. Epiphany
4. Bach Lullaby
5. Father, Son & Holy Ghost
6. Remnants Of A Lullaby
7. The Safest Way Into Tomorrow (Reprise)
8. Embers
9. Child Of The Night
10. Believe
See all 13 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Five years since their last release, Trans-Siberian Orchestra return with a double album of all new material, entitled 'Nightcastle'. 'Nightcastle' is the Capra- esque story of someone changing their life for the better. The physical version of the album includes a 68 full color illustrated booklet.

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Fans of TSO should really love this CD. Carol S. Bradley  |  71 reviewers made a similar statement
Can't wait for this year's Christmas Concert. Bushlady2  |  67 reviewers made a similar statement
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106 of 119 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! TSO returns with a huge album! October 26, 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been a fan of TSO for about 10 years now. I have gone to 3 concerts plus one this coming year. I remember waiting for the Beethoven CD and it did not disappoint. Then I waited after many delays for A Lost Christmas Eve and it came did not disappoint. It has been 5 years sense the last TSO album and its finally here! I remember hearing the preview songs and was not totally thrilled. It seemed over done, too clean, and it seemed there was too much hype that no album could ever overcome.

But the thing about Night Castle that makes a purchase worth it is the lyrics. TSO lyrics have only gotten better. My favorite song from their first album, Old City Bar, was the beginning of showing TSO's true colors. They aren't just about rocking out with electric guitars playing famous classical pieces....rather they take their time creating lyrics that mean so much more. "There was a life" may be my new favorite TSO piece over "What is Eternal" from the Beethoven CD. Not only do the lyrics have so much meaning but there seems to be a lot of effort in each song. Most songs are about 5 minutes long with some shorter and the longest at around 10. The sheer size of quantity AND quality show how much work has been put into this album.

Cons -
1. Seems overdone and over edited in some places
2. We have been waiting 5 years! So it may be too hyped

Pros -
1. Price is great for this double album
2. It seems there has been more effort put into this album than any other
3. A great mix of classic TSO album and their heart and soul lyrics that drive the album home
4. This album is a great for the entire album no matter what age you are.

Overall - I would say this would be a great addition to any TSO fans library. There are plenty of songs for non TSO listeners to be weened into being a fan with, especially if they aren't a fan of Christmas music.

This is a great CD. I highly recommend it!
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77 of 88 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great and a little dissappointing after 5 years October 27, 2009
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It's been nearly 10 years since TSO's last non-Christmas effort, Beethoven's Last Night. While completely bombastic, over the top, and bordering on ridiculous, it was a great and very original take on a story involving a key figure in musical history. The arrangments (vocal and instrumental) were solid as was the majority of the song witing and the performances.

I love TSO. Must make that clear, I directed live performances of two of their albums (Xmas Eve & Beethoven's Last Night) when I was in college and have studied them and their music in depth for over a decade. They have always had an unparalleled ability to instill beauty, magic, and tenderness in their music and truly captivate their audiences.

Now in 2009, we have Night-Castle. A double disc, 28-song epic. The question is however, does it truly reflect 5 years of work and the need for the constant delays.

The instrumentals, as TSO is famous for, are certainly the perk of the album. Leading numbers being Midnight & Madness, The Lion's Roar, Tracers, and Flight of Cassandra (possibly one of their most versatile and best) and Nutrocker.

My heart jumped when I saw the title "The Mountain" as I thought, my god, maybe finally a metal-version of Night on Bald Mountain. No luck, unortunately it was merely an underperformed, uninspired, rehashing of Savatage's cover of "Hall of the Mountain King"

The treatment of Verdi's "Requiem" re-titled "Night Enchanted" is solid and has a truly kicking opening but at about a minute in, gives way to completely over produced vocals (female mainly) and is a bit repetitive and over-produced. The lowest point of the instrumentals is possibly the shameless borrowing of Savatage's "Mozart & Madness". Now cleverly (not) titled "Mozart and Memories" it is so unneccessary that it borders on insulting to Savatage fans. I do respect that they may want to introduce fans to the music of Savatage and Mozart and Madness was a great track but its place was on Dead Winter Dead, not here.

While the instrumentals are strong, some absorb track time by overly repetitive riffs, immensely exaggerated ritardanos and diminuendo and few have any shred of modulation or creative tempo change.

The vocal songs are packed full of musical emotion albiet they are really just over-the-top ballads pounding I,vi,IV,V for up to ten minutes (see Epiphany & There was a Life) The vocalists sound unmotivated and do not at all refelct the immense emotion heard on previous TSO albums. Most open with a standard 8-16 bar piano progression. Oliva, Kinkell, and O'Neill certainly have an undoubtable knack for these openings as they always "twinkle" in a sense and bring about that "magical (Christmas?) feelings and provide for a delightful listening experience.

I was very happy at the lack of filler tracks (only 2 tracks under a minute) but between the amount of borrowed material, the mechanicaly-perfect sounds, and the computer-sounding choral vocals they should just focus on writing and continuing to be as original as possible, not over producing and perfecting everything beyond acceptable reality. With all of the formulaic, fake, and repetitive garbage in mainstream music, it is pertinent for a group such as TSO, who bring something so unique and new to modern Rock and Classical, to keep as much of their material as original and unique as possible.

As always, the musicians are top notch, the arrangments are masterful but the this is certainly far from their best effort. I do however have complete faith that as TSO continues to strive for new musical heights and directions (thank god they're laying off the dead-horse that was Christmas) they will certainly continue to broaden their audience and hopefully continue to bring us solid classical/classic rock/metal influences music for years!
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24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars a bit disappointing.... October 26, 2009
By Phil K
Format:Audio CD
Ok..1st off..i'm a big fan of TSO..saw them on the very 1st tour in 99..and this year will be my 10th show. That being said..i'm a bit disappointed after the 5 year wait for Night Castle. Don't get me wrong..the instrumentals are great..the production is 1st rate..but there is a lot of "filler" here...and the "operatic" vocals are starting to wear very thin with me..the over-enunciated..Broadway musical style vocals get to be grating after a while. And i'm hearing the same lyrics being used over and over again..( on this night..stars being/not being wished upon..etc.). Maybe after all the hype and the long wait..it was innevitable that i would be a bit let down with this..i don't know. I know that it doesn't move me nearly as much as all the prior TSO releases did. Oh well..it was a good 10 year run! Let's just hope they don't get in a rut they can't dig themselves out of.......a great stage show will only take you so far.
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Love the music, the selection of pieces and the various arrangements. It gives out a lot of energy and great sounds.
Published 21 days ago by Kasia
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Love this album. Love all the songs especially Epiphany, There Was A Life, Dreams We Conceive and every instrumental. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some TSO fans could be disappointed
This album reminds me of what TSO would view as a rock opera closer to some of their "metallic / metal"; background. One of their founders was from the heavy metal group Savatage. Read more
Published 1 month ago by William Del Pilar
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Great album. TSO did a great job on the songs and the story line behind them. I will continue to buy their music.
Published 1 month ago by Bonnie J. Borel
5.0 out of 5 stars Its cool
It's a record for Christ sakes. Music. Get over it. If you need to read a review before buying one, you're an idiot.
Published 1 month ago by mrfixitright
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Value
Awesome value for a 2 disc set and awesome story book to boot (make sure you have a magnifying glass though, or wear glasses! Read more
Published 1 month ago by kawfeefan
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas gift
I bought this for my wife for Christmas ...We love TSO and this CD was ok, its not like any of their other music but its all good
Published 2 months ago by STEELTOWNGIRLPA
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I expected from instrumentals. I've heard other pieces on the radio and enjoyed those more. But, I will listen to this CD occasionally.
Published 2 months ago by Alyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Really upscale and moving music
Like the tunes and the vibrant uplifting it gives me to do the work needed for my home business! Really like all their albums!
Published 2 months ago by JaneH
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I would love to see a live CD/DVD of the actual show, because as good as the Ghosts of Christmas Eve DVD is, the show is so much better.
Sep 4, 2009 by WileEBear |  See all 4 posts
What happened to $3.99 Deal for TODAY!!??
I've been looking for it all day, too. What a farce!
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I have been looking around and the only thing I see is the 12 Days of Christmas Deals and that is still $7.99. Am about to give it up...my time is too valuable to spend two days looking for this deal...first time when the e-mail gave the wrong day and now today. I am done!
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From what I've heard so far this album has been so overproduced it's absolutely unreal.

Everything sounds so crisp, clean, and perfect, too much so. I know that the different parts probably weren't recorded at the same time (that's not how modern recording works anymore), but a good production... Read more
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