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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. An Angel Came Down | |||
| 2. O' Come All Ye Faithful/O' Holy Night (Instrumental) | |||
| 3. A Star To Follow | |||
| 4. First Snow (Instrumental) | |||
| 5. The Silent Nutcracker (Instrumental) | |||
| 6. A Mad Russian's Christmas (Instrumental) | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve | |||
| 2. Boughs Of Holly | |||
| 3. The World That She Sees | |||
| 4. The World That He Sees | |||
| 5. Midnight Christmas Eve | |||
| 6. The March Of Kings/Hark The Herald Angel | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Faith Noel | |||
| 2. The Lost Christmas Eve | |||
| 3. Christmas Dreams | |||
| 4. Wizards In Winter | |||
| 5. Remember | |||
| 6. Anno Domine | |||
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Editorial Reviews
Hard rock producer Paul O'Neill, renowned for his work with Aerosmith and Savatage, teamed with the latter band's Jon Oliva to create Trans-Siberian Orchestra, an inspired fusion of classical music and rock-opera pageantry. Their first two releases are visionary and timeless Christmas-themed concept albums, spotlighting lead guitars and classical string sections alike, and they became instant contemporary holiday classics. 2004's The Lost Christmas Eve, which completes their symphonic rock Yuletide triology, underscores Billboard's recent comment that TSO "seems to be turning into a Christmas tradition."
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167 of 168 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This set is the one to buy if you like Trans-Siberian Orchestra(TSO). My only complaint is that Amazon doesn't label the DVD that comes with it, they just call it an extra DVD, I thought it'd have behind-the-scenes info and stuff like that, so I bought TSO's DVD movie, The Ghost Of Christmas Eve, the only problem with that is, the "extra DVD" in this trilogy is in fact The Ghost Of Christmas Eve. So, if you, like me, want to buy all the discs that TSO has out, then don't buy The Ghost Of Christmas Eve separately, it comes with this trilogy.
219 of 233 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Hard rock. Christmas.
These simply don't seem to go together. After all, Christmas music is usually fluffy, syrupy stuff about decking the halls, trimming the tree, and spending time with your family, et cetera. They play it in malls, and after a few hundred chirrupy renditions of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," you're ready to gnaw the tinsel off the walls.
But Trans-Siberian Orchestra breaks all the rules of Christmas music. Producer Paul O'Neill and Jon Oliva teamed up to create this trilogy of hard-rock, orchestral Christmas albums, which bring back the splendour and beauty that every Christmas album should have, but few do.
The three albums -- "Christmas Eve and Other Stories," "The Christmas Attic" and "The Lost Christmas Eve" -- are each a self-contained story, with a little booklet that tells the story that each song accompanies. These stories almost border on goop (mentally challenged children, sad angels, loneliness on Christmas) but never goes over the border. It sounds cliched, but occasionally it will wring a tear from your eye.
If it were just about hard-rock carols, this would be interesting but not really worthwhile. But there is a surprising innocence and awe in this music. No, it probably WON'T change your life, but it is truly unique. O'Neill and Oliva don't shy away from religious stories, and the baroque flavour of their arrangements gives it the feel of something timeless that was only recently dug up.
It also pushes some musical boundaries -- it's not truly prog, metal, classical, new age, or hard-rock. Instead, it mixes roiling guitars with sparkling bells, angelic vocals with bombastic fury, classical orchestra with languid basslines. It could use a bit less of the power-metal vibe, but once you get used to it, it shouldn't be a problem.
Christmas music has become stale over the years, with singers recycling the same old bland tunes. But Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Trilogy" brings vibrancy, energy, and a kind of rockin' sweetness back into holiday music. Enchanting.
These simply don't seem to go together. After all, Christmas music is usually fluffy, syrupy stuff about decking the halls, trimming the tree, and spending time with your family, et cetera. They play it in malls, and after a few hundred chirrupy renditions of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," you're ready to gnaw the tinsel off the walls.
But Trans-Siberian Orchestra breaks all the rules of Christmas music. Producer Paul O'Neill and Jon Oliva teamed up to create this trilogy of hard-rock, orchestral Christmas albums, which bring back the splendour and beauty that every Christmas album should have, but few do.
The three albums -- "Christmas Eve and Other Stories," "The Christmas Attic" and "The Lost Christmas Eve" -- are each a self-contained story, with a little booklet that tells the story that each song accompanies. These stories almost border on goop (mentally challenged children, sad angels, loneliness on Christmas) but never goes over the border. It sounds cliched, but occasionally it will wring a tear from your eye.
If it were just about hard-rock carols, this would be interesting but not really worthwhile. But there is a surprising innocence and awe in this music. No, it probably WON'T change your life, but it is truly unique. O'Neill and Oliva don't shy away from religious stories, and the baroque flavour of their arrangements gives it the feel of something timeless that was only recently dug up.
It also pushes some musical boundaries -- it's not truly prog, metal, classical, new age, or hard-rock. Instead, it mixes roiling guitars with sparkling bells, angelic vocals with bombastic fury, classical orchestra with languid basslines. It could use a bit less of the power-metal vibe, but once you get used to it, it shouldn't be a problem.
Christmas music has become stale over the years, with singers recycling the same old bland tunes. But Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Trilogy" brings vibrancy, energy, and a kind of rockin' sweetness back into holiday music. Enchanting.
91 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This 3 cd 1 dvd set is well worth the money.The music is just so very good,it seems like it would be as if God himself directed this prodution.The power, passion and musical talents of all these people is astounding.It brings the true message of Christmas front and center although it is such good music it could be listened to year round.Buy this you will like it, I sure have.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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A lot of reviews attempt to compare this to Mannhiem Steamroller... positively or negatively. MS has the classical influence and is more "subtle" whereas TSO definitely is hard... Read more
Published 2 months ago by cog_in_the_machine
Awesome set!!
Have had the wonderful time seeing Tran Siberian Orchestra live times two. When listening to the CD's, I "see" their music again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. J. Schanhals
Great Gift
I bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift while he was deployed. He loves it.
Thanks for offering this at such a great price!
Thanks for offering this at such a great price!
Published 2 months ago by ListGirl39
TSO Special Purchase
We recently went to our 1st TSO concert and were blown away! We had the 1st CD, but decided to add this packet to our collection. It is great.
Published 3 months ago by Charles V. Music
The Christmas Trilogy
I really enjoyed this book. I read a lot of this kind of book and hope you have many more to come.
Published 3 months ago by ann foth
Cristmas Trilogy
The music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra was wonderful to listen to, more than once. It is very powerful and beautiful
music for all ages!
music for all ages!
Published 4 months ago by Liz Eddleman
I love it.
We saw TSO live and they were fantastic. After that, I bought the Christmas Trilogy and played it all through the holidays. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DavidV
It's not the Holiday Season for me without this music!
The best cross-over (classical and rock/roll mixed) Holiday Music ever. Have seen them 6 times live, but live shows are getting shorter, more expensive and no one dresses up... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tattoo Lenny
Great Christmas Music
I love the 3 CDs, haven't gotten around to watching the DVD yet. I was surprised at how many popular holiday songs I wasn't aware that were by TSO. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Deborah Bekins
Product packaging
Puchased this set just before christmas and I am glad it was not a christmas present. Deliverary was fine, but after opening I found two of the cds were missing although brand new... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ken
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The Christmas Trilogy (3CD/DVD) is one of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 11 releases.
Alex Skolnick, Jeff Scott Soto, Al Pitrelli, Jon Oliva, Chris Caffery and 12 other artists have been a member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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