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:
The death of guitarist Criss Oliva & his replacement Alex Skolnick of Testament, Zak Stevens fronting the band following exit of Jon Oliva into Doctor Butcher with Chris Caffery, enter of drummer Jeff Plate
A look at Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 2011 PBS special 'The Birth Of Rock Theater'
Looking at the negative influence & contributions of Savatage/TSO composer/producer Paul O'Neill & how he took over a band & changed the music creating gluttonous & poorly executed concept albums.
Looking at the positive influence & contributions of Savatage/TSO composer/producer Paul O'Neill & how he saved the Savatage & turned it into something greater that pushed musical boundaries.
Spotlight on Savatage/TSO composer/producer Paul O'Neill who creates the lyrical concept albums that have attracted TSO fans.
Spotlight on Savatage/TSO guitarist Chris Caffery, also of Doctor Butcher, a solo career and numerous guest appearances.
Spotlight on Savatage/TSO bassist Johnny Lee Middleton including his forthcoming debut solo release. With special contribution just for this show from Johnny Lee himself.
Entrance into Savatage of composer Paul O'Neill leading to 'Hall of the Mountain King', 'Gutter Ballet', 'Streets: A Rock Opera' & 'Edge Of Thorns', plus the entrance of guitarist Chris Caffery & vocalist Zak Stevens & loss of the Oliva brothers
The founding of Savatage (aka TSO) with brothers Jon & Criss Oliva, recording the first albums 'Sirens' & 'The Dungeons Are Calling' as Avatar before becoming Savatage, being discovered by Atlantic Records & recording through 'Power Of The Night' & the unpopular 'Fight For The Rock'
Introducing the show and what to expect ... introducing the most unexpected success story by a band!
