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Hosted and narrated by veteran stage actor Ossie Davis, the story underscores the power of love during the Christmas season and brings together some of the most extraordinary musical talent ever to share the stage such as Jewel, and Michael Crawford. Inc
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332 of 336 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Trans-Siberian Orchestra. One great band, one amazing concept. This DVD contains music taken from the bands first two albums. (Christmas Eve and Other Stories & The Christmas Attic.) The DVD contains a nice mix of the bands original music + a great little story intertwined to go along with it. The story is that of a run-away girl who, to escape the cold one night enters an abandoned theater. Inside she meets The Caretaker, played by Ossie Davis. While inside he introduces her to an amazing show only the likes of angels (actually the spirits and ghosts of the theater) could have performed. The show is that of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In the act they are joined by Jewel singing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and by Michael Crawford singing "O Holy Night." The Caretaker uses the imagery of the show to help the girl to change her life. Such songs as "Good King Joy," "Music Box Blues," "This Christmas Day," and "Christmas Canon" are performed to wonderful amazement. As well, on some songs the band is joined by a beautiful children's choir. Hearing them alone will bring a tear to your eye. Some complain about the length of the DVD. Sure, it may only be 46 minutes long, but it is a 46 minute adventure that is well worth it. The disc lacks in the special feature area, but there is a complete discography and a bonus track; the `Timeless Version' of "Christmas In Sarajevo." I highly recommend this DVD. The T.S.O. have done an excellent job of telling a story while showing the kind of music they produce. The tale is heart-warming, the music is emotionally intense and this is one DVD that is good any time of the year. And the best part is that you can share with others besides the ghosts on Christmas Eve.
181 of 198 people found the following review helpful
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I agree with the other reviewers. TSO is magic. Plain and simple. But this DVD is, well, an extended music video.
There's a big difference. Let me try to explain it to you.
I saw TSO in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 2. It was a sold out show and I was sitting second row center.
Words can't even begin to describe the emotions I experienced that night. I was awed. I was captivated. I was stirred. I was in tears. I was transported to another world, a magical world of beauty, joy, passion -- did I say magic? The word that best describes what I experienced is "magic."
A TSO CD is mesmerizing all on its own. But a TSO performance is an unbelievable experience.
This DVD -- The Ghost of Christmas Eve -- falls somewhere in between. It's all the music with none of the magic.
Maybe that's too harsh. Maybe it's all of the music with SOME of the magic.
This DVD is part on-stage performance (lip sync'd) and part movie. It's the story of a young woman looking to get home on Christmas, helped by a kindly caretaker (Ossie Davis). The caretaker shows the girl a Christmas performance that captivates her heart and mind (naturally, it's TSO that appears on stage in what was an empty auditorium).
Paul O'Neill, the director of this and producer of TSO and Savatage albums, is brilliant. He has the ability to capture the feeling of Christmas magic and set it to music.
But this effort is far too tame, too flat, to do justice to what TSO has to offer.
Don't get me wrong. This is really fun to watch. But if Paul really wants to stir his audience he'd simply film the band live -- the entire show from start to finish -- and let the performance speak for itself. I would pay hundreds of dollars to see a DVD of the performance I attended. And I'm sure there are many others like me out there.
So until an actual, real, magical TSO performance is filmed, this DVD will have to do. But it's a pale imitation of the real thing.
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I know a lot of people like Manheim Steamroller, but in my opinion, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a lot better. I went to
see them in Dayton on November 24th and they know how to put on a
show. This video brings back memories of that concert. From the
beautiful Jewel singing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to the Broadway legend Michael Crawford singing "O Holy Night", the only
flaw in this video is that it's too short. It's over before you want it to be. Ossie Davis did a great job as the caretaker and the lovely Allie Sheridan did a good job as the runaway girl. All the smiles she had on her face as she watched TSO remind me of the smiles I had watching them perform in concert. This video
is a must have for anyone who loves rock and roll and Christmas music. The video also features the breakthrough music video of
Christas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24. I was almost in tears during the song "This Christmas Day". I highly recommend this video.
see them in Dayton on November 24th and they know how to put on a
show. This video brings back memories of that concert. From the
beautiful Jewel singing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" to the Broadway legend Michael Crawford singing "O Holy Night", the only
flaw in this video is that it's too short. It's over before you want it to be. Ossie Davis did a great job as the caretaker and the lovely Allie Sheridan did a good job as the runaway girl. All the smiles she had on her face as she watched TSO remind me of the smiles I had watching them perform in concert. This video
is a must have for anyone who loves rock and roll and Christmas music. The video also features the breakthrough music video of
Christas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24. I was almost in tears during the song "This Christmas Day". I highly recommend this video.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Warm Christmas Story
This is a very nice forty-five minute story mostly in music and based loosely on the TSO album "Christmas Eve and Other Stories". Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barry N. Bishop
Trans Siberian Orchestra - Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Great video to get you in the christmas spirit. new and classics songs performed with energy like no other artist.
Published 3 months ago by Brian Boling
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Having seen TSO every year for awhile now and owning their DVD and CDs I wanted to share the wonderful experience with friends so purchased three DVDs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by wonderwoman
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It was ok I love TSO but this is not what I was expecting. The part with the girl I don't understand, I think it would have been better if it was just the concert. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lisa Johnson
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This Trans Siberian Orchestra DVD was the perfect present to give. I was going to buy it at the concert, but this price was much cheaper! Read more
Published 4 months ago by cowle1
An Annual Christmas Season Must Watch
Every Christmas season I vow to watch this dvd at least once and am never disappointed! Not only is it classic and intriguing it's something you could put on as background or a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paige
Perfect Family Gift
Everyone knows that the Trans-Siberian Orchestra always delivers. Here is an outstanding show-stopping performance coupled with a heart-warming and touching story perfectly suited... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Conrad G. Bower
Great Christmas program!
If you are a TSO fan, this is a must have item!! Several songs from Christmas Eve & Other Stories, then a few from The Christmas Attic.
Published 4 months ago by mick
An essential holiday tradition
We bought this several years ago, and since then watching it has become a holiday tradition. It's our absolute favorite holiday movie: a poignant story with spectacular music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by lebb
missed the mark for entertainment or holiday music
We were excited to have a new musical addition to our holiday collection. I felt that they tried hard to create a story that would enable them to veer off into various holiday... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pam Greenwell
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