Aaron Joy & Roman Midnight Music Presents: The World Of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
Summary: Respected music critic/author Aaron Joy (former owner of Roman Midnight Music record label/marketing, CD reviewer www.romanmidnightmusic.blogspot.com, host of blogtalkradio's "Roman Midnight Music CD Reviews & Interviews" & "The Maine Music Journal" & biographer of TSO guitarist Al Pitrelli) takes a weekly look at the enigma that is the popular rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Loved by some, decried by others for leaving its metal roots; a rehash of past music or braving new musical frontiers; a band or a revolving door of musicians; past it's prime or the most revolutionary rock band out there? Includes music clips, discussion, history. Each episode is theme driven, looking at the past, present & future & all things TSO related, including Savatage. *** This show is in no way formally associated with TSO/Savatage or any of its participants or Night Castle Management. *** The show is now off the air, but feel free to contact Aaron via facebook or aronmatyas@hotmail.com Transcriptions of all interviews can be found on his interviews blog http://www.aaronjoyrockinterviews.blogspot.com.
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Podcasts:
A look at drummer John O'Reilly who joined TSO when they split into two touring groups. Along with being a guitar teacher he's played extensively with Al Pitrelli in O'2L, Joe Lynn Turner and Coven Pitrelli Reilly, plus time with Rainbow, Bruce Springsteen, the Monkees, Earl Fatha Hines and many more.
A look at the 3 albums by the jazzy largely instrumental 0'2L led by TSO's Jane Mangini & Al Pitrelli & also featuring an array of TSO members including Maxx Mann, Kelly Keeling, John O'Reilly, Chris Altenhoff, Johnny Lee Middleton, Mark Wood, Tommy Farese, Erin Henry plus Megadeth/Y&T's Jimmy DeGrasso, Blue Oyster Cult/Queen+Paul Rodger's Danny Miranda & Dream Theater's Mike Mangini. No other band has featured so many TSO members.
A look at TSO pianist Jane Mangini whose been in the band since their expanded tour, playing aside her ex-husband guitarist Al Pitrelli. Jane has also played with Rick Berlin, Van Helsing's Curse, Einstein, with GTR's Jonathan Mover, and her own band O'2L featuring numerous TSO members.
A look at the 2004 TSO album "A Lost Christmas Eve" which was the first to include an expanded band beyond the Savatage core and the last of the Christmas Trilogy. It features the song "Wizards In Winter" which became famous as the soundtrack to a home holiday light show that was later featured in a beer commercial.
A look at TSO during the time of making their fourth album 'A Lost Christmas Eve' & expanding into two groups, TSO West/TSO East, for the annual winter tour, including the return of Alex Skolnick plus many new members both on the album & on tour.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with producer-bassist Chris Nunes of Ornament, the TSO tribute band he founded to help raise money for schools & charities. Chris, a middle school teacher, talks about bringing TSO to the stage every Christmas for the past 6 years.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with producer-bassist Chris Nunes of Ornament, the TSO tribute band he founded to help raise money for schools & charities. Chris, a middle school teacher, talks about bringing TSO to the stage every Christmas for the past 6 years.
A look at the third album by Trans-Siberian Orchestra the seemingly out of place non-Xmas rock opera 'Beethoven's Last Night' that a decade later would find a home on stage for a couple year mini-tour. Featured Jon Olivia & Patti Russo of Meatloaf
New pre-recorded interview with the final singer of Savatage Damond Jiniya. Damond discusses the final days of Savatage in depth including working with Jeff Waters and Jack Frost and recording for TSO. This interview sets the record straight after an interview with a Brazilian magazine in early 2011 that left some things lost in translation.
New pre-recorded interview with the final singer of Savatage Damond Jiniya. Damond discusses the final days of Savatage in depth including working with Jeff Waters and Jack Frost and recording for TSO, plus his audition with Rock Star: INXS. This interview sets the record straight after an interview with a Brazilian magazine in early 2011 that left some things lost in translation.
A look at the new release '365 Days A Year' by The Kings Of Christmas, featuring TSO alumni Tommy Farese, Maxx Mann, Guy LeMonnier, Tony Gaynor, David Silva & Paul Morris. Outside of O'2L & Doctor Butcher this is the only band with such a numerous amount of TSO members
Anniversary episode featuring hard to find unreleased tracks including Al Pitrelli's session work with singer/songwriter Arti Tisi and Chris Caffery's Witch Doctor demos.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with composer Troy Montgomery discussing his new album "Under The Gun" that features Savatage alumni Jon Olivia & Damond Jiniya & the late Jon Oliva's Pain guitarist Matt LaPorte. Interview with Troy Montgomery, Damond Jiniya & Tommy Spittle of Rebel Pride. This was the premiere interview & media debut of this new release.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with composer Troy Montgomery discussing his new album "Under The Gun" that features Savatage alumni Jon Olivia & Damond Jiniya & the late Jon Oliva's Pain guitarist Matt LaPorte. Interview with Troy Montgomery, Damond Jiniya & Tommy Spittle of Rebel Pride. This was the premiere interview & media debut of this new release.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with composer Troy Montgomery discussing his new album "Under The Gun" that features Savatage alumni Jon Olivia & Damond Jiniya & the late Jon Oliva's Pain guitarist Matt LaPorte. Interview with Troy Montgomery, Damond Jiniya & Tommy Spittle of Rebel Pride. This was the premiere interview & media debut of this new release.
