Trans-Siberian PyrOrchestra

disenchant · #1 01-05-2009, 11:32 AM

My hubby took me to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra for my b-day. I have never seen so many lights, pyro or crazy violinists! It was a great show!

I'm definitely scoring tix for next year when they come around!

Has anyone else seen their show?

TheDarkReaver · #2 01-05-2009, 11:34 AM

Sadly not, I love their music though.

santucci218 · #3 01-05-2009, 11:35 AM

i went twice, and it was the same both times. Not only that, but everyone adds all this hype to it, and i was really let down with how ok it was. Ide rather go see a musical or something.

FL Knifemaker · #4 01-05-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by santucci218

Ide rather go see a musical or something.

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disenchant · #5 01-05-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by santucci218

i went twice, and it was the same both times. Not only that, but everyone adds all this hype to it, and i was really let down with how ok it was. Ide rather go see a musical or something.

I was sitting next to some people who had seen it every year for the past few years. Before the show we were promised more pyro and more lights than other shows, and the person next to me said that this was by far the craziest show they had seen.

MonetBass · #6 01-05-2009, 12:29 PM

Saw them in Tulsa last week. I went in without any expectations, and was pleasantly surprised.

MakiSupaStar · #7 01-05-2009, 01:30 PM

Meh. Sounds kind of artsy. I will begrudgingly hold my final judgement until I see them. Until then, I will wait here patiently for someone to buy me tickets.

Hollow Man · #8 01-05-2009, 01:37 PM

Have seen them twice, and loved it! I saw them at medium-sized theaters, so the pyro/lights stuff wasn't too over the top. I have heard stories though... need to go see them at a big-time venue.

For those who like the music but don't want a KISS-esque show, go see them at a theater or something. The musicianship is fantastic, and it really is a wonderful show... it's more of a story than a concert, and it can be pretty moving. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Jeff Martinez · #9 01-05-2009, 01:42 PM

I saw them once, in 2000. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I hope to see them again soon.

**Eric Perry** · #10 01-05-2009, 01:47 PM

I've seen them the past two years. AWESOME show. Killer musicians, great show, and it's definitely rockin'!

**Eric Perry** · #11 01-05-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollow Man

... it's more of a story than a concert, and it can be pretty moving. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Agreed.

FL Knifemaker · #12 01-05-2009, 01:49 PM

I like August Burns Red's version of Carol of the Bells. My Son has it pretty well nailed on is 7 string GEEEETAR

disenchant · #13 01-05-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Meh. Sounds kind of artsy. I will begrudgingly hold my final judgement until I see them. Until then, I will wait here patiently for someone to buy me tickets.

The first part was kind of artsy, the second half was ROCKIN. There were hot chicks singing and dancing, no Asian ones tho...

Ericman197 · #14 01-05-2009, 01:59 PM

I see them every year. If you can get floor seats, it's fantastic (for the fake snow, band members running around past you, etc). I got front row tickets once and was blinded by the lights, but it was worth it for the band members jamming out right in front of you, on the stage and on the arena floor. The show can get a little boring, especially the Christmas part (it's basically the same every year). I really love the rock concert part though, and they always bring on a special guest. Some of them were only so/so, but a few years ago they had Joan Jett, and this time around Steven Tyler. I'm definitely planning on seeing them again.

MakiSupaStar · #15 01-05-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by disenchant

The first part was kind of artsy, the second half was ROCKIN. There were hot chicks singing and dancing, no Asian ones tho...

I can appreciate non-asian hot chicks.

**Eric Perry** · #16 01-05-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

I can appreciate non-asian hot chicks.

You're a better man than me... I appreciate non-Asian non-hot chicks!

Lucky Strike · #17 01-05-2009, 02:31 PM

Seen it 4 times. This years was the best show. The guy that played the bum actually yelled at me as I walked past him, he was digging through the trash before the show by the bathroom.

MakiSupaStar · #18 01-05-2009, 02:32 PM

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You're a better man than me... I appreciate non-Asian non-hot chicks!

Yeah who am I kidding. All I need is one good feature and it's 'useable'. Once I used to work with this chick who had a great rack (was kind of fat though), but for the most part was just a total ****. So once, after she stuck me with a bunch of work to meet her deadline, right before the end of my day on Friday, I told her no way, and said, "Oh yeah, do you remember when you were wearing that red sweater and you bent over my desk to make corrections on those graphics I did for you?" She said that she did. "Yeah, well I used that the other night." I might have stolen that from a movie, I can't remember, but the sting was pure bitter just the same.

Then I left. Funny story. About a year later, after I no longer worked with her I ran into her in a bar. I talked her into servicing me in my car. Then I left her in the parking lot when she asked for a ride home.

bergerXL5 · #19 01-05-2009, 02:49 PM

I've seen them a bunch of times, including practices. They start their US tours here, since the production company is right next door to the local arena...I miss getting paid for it, though....

TallLankyBastyd · #20 01-05-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Yeah who am I kidding. All I need is one good feature and it's 'useable'. Once I used to work with this chick who had a great rack (was kind of fat though), but for the most part was just a total ****. So once, after she stuck me with a bunch of work to meet her deadline, right before the end of my day on Friday, I told her no way, and said, "Oh yeah, do you remember when you were wearing that red sweater and you bent over my desk to make corrections on those graphics I did for you?" She said that she did. "Yeah, well I used that the other night." I might have stolen that from a movie, I can't remember, but the sting was pure bitter just the same.

Then I left. Funny story. About a year later, after I no longer worked with her I ran into her in a bar. I talked her into servicing me in my car. Then I left her in the parking lot when she asked for a ride home.

Well... that is no doubt the best story I've ever read associated with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Maki... once again... Thank you!