A month or so ago, Jake & I bought tickets to go to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We didn't know a whole lot about them, but thought they were probably similar to Mannheim Steamroller. We were very excited to go. When we got there & they were just about to start, the leader was introduced. We were told he used to be a part of the Mega Death band. Jake just started to laugh & I just thought "What a change for him to go from that band to this one". Next thing I hear is "Are you ready for a rock concert?". I started to realize that it was a rock concert. I wasn't quite sure what the rest of the night would be like, but little to my surprise, I really liked it. As one person explained, it was like Mannheim Steamroller on acid. The music seemed somewhat similar just rocked out. Anyway, the show was very loud, the lights were very bright at times & we got to see these musicians play their electric guitars like a rock band does. I actually thought it was kind of funny at times watching them play their guitars while standing with their legs stretched apart, their guitar hanging as low as it could go, their hair long & straight & they'd swing it all around & then at times just lean their head back like they were so relaxed. After taking this all in I started to feel the rocker in me wanting to come out. It was really a great concert. They did a great job with their christmas message to be kind to your neighbor, they had an amazing light/laser show with their music and the concert lasted 2 1/2 hours (no intermission). I'm not sure I recommend my parents go to the concert, but I can see most of the rest of my family going. Jake & I even thought Melissa & Brittany would find it very entertaining. We definitely had a new experience, but as usual, we find that if we give something a try we may just end up liking it.
A month or so ago, Jake & I bought tickets to go to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We didn't know a whole lot about them, but thought they were probably similar to Mannheim Steamroller. We were very excited to go. When we got there & they were just about to start, the leader was introduced. We were told he used to be a part of the Mega Death band. Jake just started to laugh & I just thought "What a change for him to go from that band to this one". Next thing I hear is "Are you ready for a rock concert?". I started to realize that it was a rock concert. I wasn't quite sure what the rest of the night would be like, but little to my surprise, I really liked it. As one person explained, it was like Mannheim Steamroller on acid. The music seemed somewhat similar just rocked out. Anyway, the show was very loud, the lights were very bright at times & we got to see these musicians play their electric guitars like a rock band does. I actually thought it was kind of funny at times watching them play their guitars while standing with their legs stretched apart, their guitar hanging as low as it could go, their hair long & straight & they'd swing it all around & then at times just lean their head back like they were so relaxed. After taking this all in I started to feel the rocker in me wanting to come out. It was really a great concert. They did a great job with their christmas message to be kind to your neighbor, they had an amazing light/laser show with their music and the concert lasted 2 1/2 hours (no intermission). I'm not sure I recommend my parents go to the concert, but I can see most of the rest of my family going. Jake & I even thought Melissa & Brittany would find it very entertaining. We definitely had a new experience, but as usual, we find that if we give something a try we may just end up liking it.
2 comments:
Mannheim Steamroller on acid . . . trying to picture this in my mind. Very funny - glad it turned out to be a good experience.
p.s. Thanks for tagging me - I haven't forgotten about it - just back logged a bit. Should have it up soon!
Jake-
I just found your blog. It's good to get an update. 5 girls. . . WOW!
Keith Coombs
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