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 the final guitarists of Savatage that only toured & never recorded: Jeff Waters of Canada's Annihilator & Jack Frost of Seven Witches plus opening with a discussion of controversy with The Kings Of Christmas.
The finals years of Savatage featuring the return of guitarist Al Pitrelli following the release of final album "Poets & Madmen" while the final tours include singer Damond Jiniya & guitarists Jack Frost & Jeff Waters.
Interview with popular fantasy & erotica/romance writer Dayle Dermatis whose short story "The Queen Of Christmas" was inspired by TSO. Dale has written hundreds of stories published in a variety of publications, online & print & in the famous Harlequin series, & often uses musical themes throughout her writing.
A brief look at the two years TSO guitarist Al Pitrelli spent with thrash kings Megadeth, successor to acclaimed guitarist Marty Friedman, & his one album with the band "The World Needs A Hero". Includes interview clips from Al & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine.
Pre-recorded interview with vocalist Zak Stevens about his band Circle II Circle's 6th release coming out in 2012. Zak also discusses Savatage & TSO.
A look at the final Savatage album "Poets & Madmen" that saw the return of Jon Oliva to a larger more traditional role in the band following the decline of his side projects & departure of vocalist Zak Stevens and guitarist Al Pitrelli. Often considered one of the most hardest rocking albums since their earliest output.
A look at the final Savatage album "Poets & Madmen" following the loss of Zak Stevens & Al Pitrelli & the third TSO album "Beethoven's Last Night", featuring Patti Russo from Meat Loaf's band, that moved away from the Christmas theme to creat a rock opera that has gone from failure to cult favorite.
Pre-recorded interview with Cornelius Goodwin, singer-sax player-narrator with the TSO tribute band 12/24. Cornelius discusses the origins of the band, its album "Miracle On Rock St.", the difficulties of being a narrator, the band's work with former TSO singer Maxx Mann & working with the band The Kings Of Christmas that features former TSO members.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with composer-guitarist Chris Sanders (ex-Lizzy Borden, Nadir D'Priest) discussing his work with Northern Light Orchestra. The Orchestra follows the style of TSO & was led by bassist Dave Ellefson of Megadeth & features an array of famed rock musicians including Kip Winger, Dizzy Reed, George Lynch, Bruce Kulick, Doug Aldrich & many more. Complete interview can be heard on Aaron's other podcast.
Pre-recorded live interview (from Aaron Joy's Roman Midnight Music Podcast on blogtalkradio) with composer-guitarist-singer Marty Paris discussing his work Permanent Reverse that features on vocals TSO's Maxx Mann. Complete interview can be heard on Aaron's other podcast.
A look at the Christmas themed bands in the style of TSO the Kings Of Christmas & 12/24. Debuting in 2011 the Kings of Christmas features TSO alumni Maxx Mann, Tommy Farese, Paul Morris, Tony Gaynor & Guy LeMonnier. Pennsylvania's 12/24 started as a TSO imitator in 2002, even including Maxx Mann for awhile & have moved into their own entity with their debut album "Miracle On Rock St." on the eve of their 10th anniversary.
A look at the 1999 PBS broadcast/home video release of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "The Ghost Of Christmas Eve" featuring a staged live performance of TSO with a new story, including guests Jewel and Michael Crawford and narrator Ossie Davis. It also featured TSO singers Daryl B. Pediford & Tommy Farese who would become favorite performers of the touring show. Pediford passed away in 2004. Farese was with the group since the first album through joining the Kings Of Christmas TSO alumni band in 2011. He has also done many projects with fellow TSO guitarist Al Pitrelli, including working with Dee Snider & O'2L.
A look at the second TSO album "The Christmas Attic", recorded while both TSO and Savatage co-existed. Also, comments on tour news with TSO alumni band Kings Of Christmas and Enjoy Church's annual TSO tribute show now in its third year.
A look at the next to last Savatage album, featuring Zak Stevens and Al Pitrelli before they would depart and Savatage would return to a quartet. The first Savatage album made after the creation of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Two roads are mapped out as Savatage records 'The Wage Of Magellan' and Trans-Siberian Orchestra does 'The Christmas Attic' plus a discussion of the lack of a live album by TSO.
