Speaking of music, can anyone tell me anything about the Trans Siberian Orchestra? I've heard a lot about them, especially from my guitarist...

Speaking of music, The Trans Siberian orchestra is a collaberation between some of the members of Savatage(I think) and an orchestra. They are mostly known for their Christmas songs. They are supposed to be great live.

I was gonna see them this year, but the venue has been destroyed, and it is in the closed down section of Biloxi.

[QUOTE=Kingofdudes]Speaking of music, The Trans Siberian orchestra is a collaberation between some of the members of Savatage(I think) and an orchestra. They are mostly known for their Christmas songs. They are supposed to be great live.

I was gonna see them this year, but the venue has been destroyed, and it is in the closed down section of Biloxi.[/QUOTE]
Is it traditional Christmas songs that they play? Or do they write music?

NP:Beethoven-Op. 21 - I Allegro con brio, Symphony No. 5 in C minor

So I ended going to an Irish night in a youth club (?) not down though, my friends live there, so I had to sleep over.

't Was fun. Lots of Flogging Molly and Therapy? and many drinks, another late night.

[QUOTE=Kingofdudes]Speaking of music, The Trans Siberian orchestra is a collaberation between some of the members of Savatage(I think) and an orchestra. They are mostly known for their Christmas songs. They are supposed to be great live.

I was gonna see them this year, but the venue has been destroyed, and it is in the closed down section of Biloxi.[/QUOTE]

That's awesome (not about the venue, but about TSO)...they're supposed to be coming down here to Paducah for a show soon, from what I've heard.

[QUOTE=Superpeer]So I ended going to an Irish night in a youth club (?) not down though, my friends live there, so I had to sleep over.

't Was fun. Lots of Flogging Molly and Therapy? and many drinks, another late night.[/QUOTE]
I thought you said Therapy? were there for a second.
Then I would've been envious.

Well, I had my sandwich. Turkey, ham, swiss cheese and pickle, and toasted. Fantastic.

[QUOTE=metal guitar]Is it traditional Christmas songs that they play? Or do they write music?

NP:Beethoven-Op. 21 - I Allegro con brio, Symphony No. 5 in C minor[/QUOTE]
They play traditional songs, and they also write their own songs.

[QUOTE=metal guitar]Is it traditional Christmas songs that they play? Or do they write music?[/QUOTE]

Everything is arranged more or less by Paul O'Neill of Savatage fame. They're known best for their Christmas and holiday music, but they also have an album entitled [i]Beethoven's Last Night[/i].

they actually come to my area every year around christmas. They always sell out the saturday show. I might go for the Sunday show actually. I heard they are amazing

[QUOTE=Kingofdudes]They play traditional songs, and they also write their own songs.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Everything is arranged more or less by Paul O'Neill of Savatage fame. They're known best for their Christmas and holiday music, but they also have an album entitled Beethoven's Last Night.[/QUOTE]

Ah ok, thanks for that.

They sound pretty interesting actually, I should look into them sometime. Do you have any recommendations?

NP:J.S. Bach-The Goldberg Variations

[QUOTE=metal guitar]Ah ok, thanks for that.

They sound pretty interesting actually, I should look into them sometime. Do you have any recommendations?

NP:J.S. Bach-The Goldberg Variations[/QUOTE]

I'll send you a sampler, if you'd like. You'll have to wait two hours (class obligations), but I would be more than happy to send you one.

If you can't wait, then try these songs from [i]Christmas Eve and Other Stories[/i]:

Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)
Star to Follow (a children's choir is featured!)
A Mad Russian's Christmas

What up yo?

Jom, Russians = commis

[QUOTE=Happy]I thought you said Therapy? were there for a second.
Then I would've been envious.[/QUOTE]

Eh, I've seen them 4 times already. :p


[QUOTE=David]Inspired by me :cool:[/QUOTE]

/sips guinness

[QUOTE=Superpeer]Eh, I've seen them 4 times already. :p
/sips guinness[/QUOTE]

Nice Avatar you got yourself there, man.

/Sips Carlsberg

Just curious, what kind of music is Therapy??

God, that looks retarded, why do they need the, '?,' at the end of their name?

[QUOTE=I Am Vikingcore]Just curious, what kind of music is Therapy??

God, that looks retarded, why do they need the, '?,' at the end of their name?[/QUOTE]

They make (hard) rock music (sometimes alternative rock), mixed with punk and metal. They sound quite different on every album.

According to Wikipedia : [QUOTE]Much has been made over the years of the unusual question mark suffix to the band's name. Various theories have been ventured by fans, many of them bizarre. The truth is somewhat mundane. When designing the band's first home produced single, Andy Cairns misaligned the Letraset adhesive label on the sleeve, and used the "?" icon to fill the space.[/QUOTE]

But I haven't really seen an official comfirmation of it. Looks cool, I think, though.

[QUOTE=Jom]I'll send you a sampler, if you'd like. You'll have to wait two hours (class obligations), but I would be more than happy to send you one.
[/QUOTE]
A sampler would be great, I have no problem waiting :)

marlon930(at)gmail.com

NP: Chopin-Fantasie Impromptu

[QUOTE=Superpeer]They make (hard) rock music (sometimes alternative rock), mixed with punk and metal. They sound quite different on every album.[/quote]

Sounds pretty interesting, I like bands that change their sound up each album (Korn, In Flames, Opeth, Avenged Sevenfold, Underoath, etc.) a lot.

[quote=Superpeer]
According to Wikipedia :
[quote]Much has been made over the years of the unusual question mark suffix to the band's name. Various theories have been ventured by fans, many of them bizarre. The truth is somewhat mundane. When designing the band's first home produced single, Andy Cairns misaligned the Letraset adhesive label on the sleeve, and used the "?" icon to fill the space.[/quote]
But I haven't really seen an official comfirmation of it. Looks cool, I think, though.[/QUOTE]

That's a pretty funny reason, if it is true, and yes, it does indeed look cool.

Any suggestions on songs/albums?

[QUOTE=Dave]Jelle, have you listened to Halite?[/QUOTE]

No, I haven't.

[QUOTE]Sounds pretty interesting, I like bands that change their sound up each album (Korn, In Flames, Opeth, Avenged Sevenfold, Underoath, etc.) a lot.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, they're not metal though, just metal influenced.

[QUOTE]That's a pretty funny reason, if it is true, and yes, it does indeed look cool.

Any suggestions on songs/albums?[/QUOTE]

Best album is probably Troublegum.

I've used [I]Screamager[/I] as an introduction for most people here, although Jom would fanatically recommend [I]Long Distance[/I] here.


NP: Limbonic Art - Behind the Mask Obscure

^ These guys beat Emperor in the Symphonic Black metal field.

[QUOTE=Superpeer]Yeah, they're not metal though, just metal influenced.[/QUOTE]

I listen to a lot of non-metal stuff :angry:.

[QUOTE=I Am Vikingcore]I listen to a lot of non-metal stuff :angry:.[/QUOTE]

Like Korn. :p


I was just saying, anyway.


NP: Minor Threat - Out of Step (with the world)

I was really close to buying troublegum on whim a couple of weeks ago...I probably told you that, Jelle.

I do that with more regularity now, just find bands people on here rave about, and buy a random album without actually listening to them first, it worked with Dream Theater a while back, and look how much I love them now...

NP-Pig destroyer- Gravedancer

(This is rather good, The drumming is brilliant)

[QUOTE=Illmatic]Speaking of music, I finally listened to De La Soul's [i]Three Feet High and Rising[/i] and was a little disappointed.[/QUOTE]
What didn't you like about it?

I like it because it feels more playful than most rap albums out there. Not like a joke, but more laid back, if that makes any sense.

[QUOTE=Illmatic]I don't know...it just didn't click with me for some reason.[/QUOTE]
Eh, thenmaybe you'll like De La Soul is Dead. It's a little more on the serious side, but I still think TFHAR is their best.

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Folks, where should I start with Therapy? I've heard some stuff from them, but I'm not sure which albums I should begin with. Jelle, or any other Therapy? fans, help me out here.

EDIT: ah, recommendations above me

I was about to buy a Therapy? album the other day, but didn't have enough money...:(

on a random note, [url]http://www.tartareandesire.com/[/url] has a few mp3s on it by not so well-known bands, all metal. it's got a huge band info bit as well, but a lot of the bands don't have mp3s on the site.

NP: Demons and Wizards - Winter of Souls.

liking this album, it got sent out in the PM mailing list.

[QUOTE=Josh]on a random note, [url]www.tartareanddesire.com[/url] has a few mp3s on it by not so well-known bands, all metal. it's got a huge band info bit as well, but a lot of the bands don't have mp3s on the site.
[/QUOTE]


I think I've heard of that site before...sounds familiar.

[QUOTE]liking this album, it got sent out in the PM mailing list.[/QUOTE]
There's a power metal mailing list?

You know how I'm in Oakland county? Oakland is goin' to be the testing ground for the 7 Pilot project. Wireless EVERYTHING. No use for cable. Or anything with a cable. I'm so excited.

[QUOTE=jpj]There's a power metal mailing list?[/QUOTE]
yeh, hold on a moment i'll find you a link.
EDIT: i see you found it :p

[QUOTE=Unstable Mind]You know how I'm in Oakland county? Oakland is goin' to be the testing ground for the 7 Pilot project. Wireless EVERYTHING. No use for cable. Or anything with a cable. I'm so excited.[/QUOTE]

doesnt that kind of scare you?


how many waves can they put in the air before it starts to affect you?


If you think thats crazy, what about all those dudes that use their cell phone all the time, and develope tumors on that side of their head...


might be a little far-fetched, but come on. Somethings gotta give

[QUOTE=Kurtz]Eh, thenmaybe you'll like De La Soul is Dead. It's a little more on the serious side, but I still think TFHAR is their best.

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Folks, where should I start with Therapy? I've heard some stuff from them, but I'm not sure which albums I should begin with. Jelle, or any other Therapy? fans, help me out here.

EDIT: ah, recommendations above me[/QUOTE]

Haha, the guys in Therapy? should start sending me money, seriously. Their sales must have gone up a lot.

If any of you guys want me to send some songs, contact me on AIM or MSN or e-mail, or whatever, let me know.

Marlon, I sent you your TSO sampler.*

*the entire [i]Christmas Eve and Other Stories[/i] album

Happy listening :)

Check back a page or so. :p I can't really think of anyone that sounds like them.

Don't think it's your cup of tea, though. Although, you do like some 90's rock, if I remember correctly.

I know they are, but it's just hard to describe them. :)

I could send you some songs, if you like. And to anyone else.

That'd be nice of you, Jelle :)

Your consistent whoring of Therapy? has finally intrigued me.

If you would, send a song or 2 to [email]anemiate@yahoo.com[/email] if you want. No rush...take your time. :thumb:

On unrelated news, I made 40 bucks babysitting today...spent half of it on a studded guitar strap. Needed to replace my old one...twas falling apart.

i would like to hear some Therapy? please Jelle, i think i may have seen a couple of videos a while ago and they weren't bad.
josh_mark_barber @ hotmail.com

Welll...this thread moved alot while my intrawebs was fecked...