Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Spokane Arena on Sunday, November 14th
After spending most of the day Christmas shopping with my mom we were both excited to get into the holiday spirit even more… rock n’ roll style that is! This was my second time seeing the Trans-Siberian Orchestra but my mom had never seen them before. As soon as the lights dropped till they came back on at the end it was stunning.
Both my mom and I enjoy rock music, so it was cool to be able to hear classic Christmas songs re-done by a rock band and even a group of Spokane string players. The music is put together extremely well and everyone on stage knew exactly what they were doing. The vocals were outstanding, and when there were harmonies everything was to the tune perfect. The entire night was very dramatic and powerful. Plus their narrator Phillip Brandon has this deep amazing voice that just paints a picture for you right before the songs! Even if it was a slower song it was still extremely entertaining, for all ages too.
Some of the songs we got to hear which I love are “Nutrocker,” “Wizard in the Winter,” “A Mad Russian’s Christmas,” “First Snow,” “Christmas Eve,” and many more. They played a lot of songs, over two hours worth! We even got to sample a bit of their upcoming Rock Opera tunes.
There was always something going on during the set as well. My eyes were playing ping-pong from the lights to the video to the band to the crowd. I am always blown away by their ability to match the lasers, lights, and videos with the music. It adds such a cool affect and makes for such a production. Their stage set up was just massive.
They threw in some surprises towards the end of the night with a second stage at the back of the floor. They also had two catwalks drop down from the ceiling (which I had NO idea about) and some of the band members ran out on them and played on the catwalks as they were hanging above the crowd on the floor. Plus when they first came out on stage, three of the members were in rafters that floated down to the stage. And it wouldn’t be a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert without a little snow; they definitely made it snow inside the arena again… love it! It was one thing after the next!
I hope they come back to town again next year; it is pretty much the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! I left with a sparkle in my eye and was ready to get all of my Christmas decorations out and wrap presents!
I took some pictures with a point and shoot camera to try and capture some of the show but it is really something everyone should see live once!
If you are unfamiliar with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, you should look them up on You Tube or check them out here. I am almost 100% sure you have heard at least one of their songs. Plus it’s great Christmas music to listen too while you wrap, bake, and decorate!
Happy Holidays!
