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:
Bob Kinkel and Paul O'Neill's transformation of Savatage into Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the making of the the first TSO album "Christmas Eve & Other Stories"
A look at the Bosnian War themed 1995 album "Dead Winter Dead", that was the first Savatage album to feature guitarist Al Pitrelli and spawned the hit "Sarajevo (Christmas Eve 12/24)" that would lead to the creation of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
At look at the bigger family tree of Savatage/TSO with jazz-metal guitarist Alex Skolnick's band Testament, the first thrash band signed to a major label.
A brief look at the varied career of guitarist Al Pitrelli of Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra that has included band memberships in Asia, Danger Danger, Widowmaker, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, O'2L, Savatage and TSO plus extensive session work and writing credits with such folks as T.M. Stevens, Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Harnell, Y&T, Lita Ford, Doro and more.
The career of jazz-rock guitarist Alex Skolnick on Savatage's "Handful Of Rain" and of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Testamet and the jazz outing the Alex Skolnick Trio.
Taking a look at late Savatage guitarist/co-founder Criss Oliva, brother of Jon Oliva of Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Jon Oliva's Pain.
Interview with guitarist/musical director Eric Strothers and vocalist Zach Lorton of Enjoy Church (Illinois), where for two years they've organized a Christmas show featuring the music and style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Part 2 of 2 part interview. Part 1 features only Eric.
Looking at the history of Savatage with the entrance of former Alice Cooper/Asia guitarist Al Pitrelli and the recording of 'Dead Winter Dead' featuring the chart-topper "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)"
Looking at "what if?" the Savatage frontmen - the operatic Zak Stevens and the growling 'Mountain King' Jon Olivia - had turned the songs into duets. The potential of such combined forces that was just lightly touched upon.
A look at singer/composer/pianist and 'Mountain King' Jon Oliva, founding member of Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain and Doctor Butcher, and composer with Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
A look at the Savatage album 'Handful Of Rain', composed in tribute to guitarist Criss Oliva.
Featuring frontman Zak Stevens of Savatage, Circle II Circle, Empires Of Eden, Machines Of Grace in a live interview.
Interview with guitarist/musical director of Enjoy Church (Illinois), Eric Strothers, who for two years has organized Enjoy Church's Christmas show featuring the music and style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Part 1 of 2 part interview. Part 2 features Eric with narrator/vocalist Zach Lorton.
Looking at Chris Caffery and Jon Oliva's one-off heavy metal side project Doctor Butcher as part of the bigger Savatage family tree.
Spotlight on Savatage/TSO drummer Jeff Plate, also of Metal Church, Machines Of Grace and the solo albums of Chris Caffery.
