Yay! I'm going to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra

[ZANEX]

Speaking of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra...

http://www.break.com/articles/houselights.html

Oh... My... God...

Clark Griswald would have been proud.

Yes this song was played live. I love the video.
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[WinterSolstice]

I just wish Jon O would have more of a role in TSO. I think his demons keep him out of everything. Shame. He's a totally nice guy all the times we've met him. Talks and talks on a music and personal level to anyone who greets him.

Actually, Jon hates TSO! He's said that he would never-ever tour with TSO. So I guess it's safe to say that TSO is a complete Paul-The Puppetmaster-O'Neill affair. Definitely Paul's baby.

This is an audio interview done with Oliva:

http://www.metalexpressradio.com/menu.php?main=interviews&div=audio

Click on "Jon Oliva (Savatage)".

There's also an interview there with Jim Sheppard during the Enemies of Reality promotion further down.

Enjoy!

 

[ZANEX]

There is no mention in this interview of Jon saying he hates TSO. As a matter of fact, on TSO's website it says he is overseeing the west coast touring portion of TSO this year. Therefore, I don't think Jon hates TSO. And yes I agree it is mainly Paul O'neill's "baby".

 

[azal]

Paul O'Neil ruined Savatage.

 

[WinterSolstice]

There is no mention in this interview of Jon saying he hates TSO. As a matter of fact, on TSO's website it says he is overseeing the west coast touring portion of TSO this year. Therefore, I don't think Jon hates TSO. And yes I agree it is mainly Paul O'neill's "baby".

No, he doesn't say it in this interview. But it is something he's always said in the past. Gotta say, the fact that he's overseeing the TSO west touring group is pretty surprising.

 

[Igor#6]

TSO is very cool!!

wish i could go to one of their concerts

 

[descendencyfw]

...actually, I believe it's still true that contractually Jon O. cannot tour with TSO. Their 1st ever show (Philly - Tower Theatre) years ago, Paul O' ran the soundboard himself, right next to our seats. We talked to him for about 1/2 hr b4 the show and I asked him if Jon was touring. He said Jon could not due to some contract and probably would never be able to tour w/ them. This is also why Jon did not appear on some of the American versions of the newer Savatage cds after he came back (and remember TSO was on the same label)...such as HoR and DWD. Paul said a conflict w/ was in the US and did not allow Jon's "likeness" in the cd books, but his name could be in them. They have a different record company for overseas Savatage cds (I have a couple) and Jon's pics are in them.
...Paul did go on to say that even if Jon legally could tour w/ TSO, he probably "couldn't" b/c he was fighting too many demons on the road, and was attempting to get his life straight. This was many moons ago, so for whatever it's worth...I met Jon many times after Savatage shows at Birchhill, Jaxx, etc... and was trashed beyond belief. Laying in the entrance roads signing autographs and having pic's taken. ...yes, I was a HUGE Sav' fan and NO I'm not bullshitting the Paul O' story. Just figure I'd interject the story incase anyone wondered or cared about Sav/TSO. Sav put on killer shows throughout their DWD, WoM, and PaM tours...even though they were way removed from their glory days. Criss's passing took a huge part of Sav w/ him. He's still on my top 5 guitarist list (well behind Jeff L and John Petrucci). He absolutely smoked, and at the same time had some of the most melodic, warm, and sweeping solos.
...ok, off my soapbox. sorry.

 

[Tiff]

Woo hoo, going this weekend! My best friend splurged on front row seats for us so it should be a total blast. Every year, we always see people dressed up like it's the opera or something so we're thinking of going black tie. My best friend wants to rent a tux and I'm gonna see if i can fit in my prom dress

 

[ZANEX]

...actually, I believe it's still true that contractually Jon O. cannot tour with TSO. Their 1st ever show (Philly - Tower Theatre) years ago, Paul O' ran the soundboard himself, right next to our seats. We talked to him for about 1/2 hr b4 the show and I asked him if Jon was touring. He said Jon could not due to some contract and probably would never be able to tour w/ them. This is also why Jon did not appear on some of the American versions of the newer Savatage cds after he came back (and remember TSO was on the same label)...such as HoR and DWD. Paul said a conflict w/ was in the US and did not allow Jon's "likeness" in the cd books, but his name could be in them. They have a different record company for overseas Savatage cds (I have a couple) and Jon's pics are in them.
...Paul did go on to say that even if Jon legally could tour w/ TSO, he probably "couldn't" b/c he was fighting too many demons on the road, and was attempting to get his life straight. This was many moons ago, so for whatever it's worth...I met Jon many times after Savatage shows at Birchhill, Jaxx, etc... and was trashed beyond belief. Laying in the entrance roads signing autographs and having pic's taken. ...yes, I was a HUGE Sav' fan and NO I'm not bullshitting the Paul O' story. Just figure I'd interject the story incase anyone wondered or cared about Sav/TSO. Sav put on killer shows throughout their DWD, WoM, and PaM tours...even though they were way removed from their glory days. Criss's passing took a huge part of Sav w/ him. He's still on my top 5 guitarist list (well behind Jeff L and John Petrucci). He absolutely smoked, and at the same time had some of the most melodic, warm, and sweeping solos.
...ok, off my soapbox. sorry.

Thanks for the info.
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[neal]

savatage makes my ears hurt.

 

[The Moth God]

Actually, Jon hates TSO! He's said that he would never-ever tour with TSO.

Actually, I wouldn't think he hates them much at all seeing as he is one of the 3 main writers for the project.

 

[The Moth God]

savatage makes my ears hurt.

Too much beauty and perfection for your ears?

 

[The Moth God]

I just saw TSO on the 6th, and they kicked MAJOR asshole. The music was frigging incredible, and the light show and all was amazing.