Trans-Siberian Orchestra (often abbreviated as TSO) is a rock orchestra founded by Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel, and Jon Oliva in 1996. The band's musical style is often described in different terms, incorporating progressive rock, symphonic metal, and heavy metal, with influences from classical music. The group is based in New York City, but they will frequently tour worldwide, bringing their music to sometimes obscure areas. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is well known for its renditions of traditional Christmas songs. Some of their most well-known works include such songs as Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 (a rendition of Carol of the Bells), and Wizards in Winter, both of which are popular selections of radio DJs during the Christmas season.
Currently members:
Composers
Paul O'Neill - Composer, lyricist, producer
Jon Oliva - Composer
Robert Kinkel - Co-Producer, Keyboards, music director
Vocals
Anthony Gaynor - Narrator/Vocals
Peter Shaw - Vocals
Heather Gunn - Vocals
Andrew Ross - Vocals
Steena Hernandez - Vocals
Erin Henry - Vocals
Jay Pierce - Vocals
Patti Russo - Vocals
Tommy Farese - Vocals
Bart Shatto - Vocals
Jennifer Cella - Vocals
Steve Broderick - Vocals
Danielle Landherr - Vocals
Alexa Goddard - Vocals
Maxx (Max Mann) - Vocals
Scout (Scout Ford) - Vocals
Bryan Hicks - Narrator
Guitar
Al Pitrelli - Lead guitar
Chris Caffery - Guitar
Alex Skolnick - Guitar
Angus Clark - Guitar
Jon Bivona - Guitar
Bass
Johnny Lee Middleton - Bass
Chris Altenhoff - Bass
Drums
Jeff Plate - Drums
John O. Reilly - Drums
Keyboards
Mee Eun Kim - Keyboards
Jane Mangini - Keyboards
Derek Wieland - Keyboards
Donald Rooney - Keyboards
Violin
Mark Wood - Violin
Anna Phoebe - Violin
Discography:
Christmas Eve and Other Stories Lava
The Christmas Attic Lava
Beethoven's Last Night Warner/Atlantic
The Lost Christmas Eve Lava
Night Castle -to be launched
I love this band,my favourite album is the conceptual album Beethoven Last night,which is based upon goethian capodopera Faust,describing a proposal made by Mephistopheles to Beethoven,his 10th simphony in exchanging for his soul.The story is amazing,and it's and album that Must be listened several times.My favourite tracks from this album is Mephistopheles return and Who is this child.
