Trans Atlantic

On this CD:

1. Sonatina Transatlantique for piano Excerpt
Composed by Alexandre Tansman
Performed by I Salonisti

2. Chanson de Nuit for violin & piano, Op.15/1
Composed by Edward Elgar
Performed by I Salonisti

3. Chanson de matin, for violin & piano, Op. 15/2
Composed by Edward Elgar
Performed by I Salonisti

4. Walt Disney Pot-pourri, for strings & piano (after Churchill & Harline)
Composed by T. Balassa
Performed by I Salonisti

5. La belle excentrique, "serious fantasy" for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, grande ritournelle
Composed by Erik Satie
Performed by I Salonisti

6. La belle excentrique, "serious fantasy" for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) No. 3, Valse du "Mystrieux baiser dans l'oeil"
Composed by Erik Satie
Performed by I Salonisti

7. La belle excentrique, "serious fantasy" for orchestra (or piano, 4 hands) No. 4, Can-can grand-mondain
Composed by Erik Satie
Performed by I Salonisti

8. Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
Composed by Gabriel Faure
Performed by I Salonisti

9. Holiday for Strings
Composed by David Rose
Performed by I Salonisti

10. Gershwin Medley, for strings & piano (after George Gershwin)
Composed by G. Mondvay
Performed by I Salonisti

11. Salut d'amour for piano or orchestra, Op. 12
Composed by Edward Elgar
Performed by I Salonisti

12. The Wizard of Oz, film score Suite of excerpts (arr. for ensemble)
Composed by Harold Arlen
Performed by I Salonisti

13. A Little Night Music, musical Send in the Clowns
Composed by Stephen Sondheim
Performed by I Salonisti

14. Take Five
Composed by Paul Desmond
Performed by I Salonisti

Trans Atlantic, Music, Harold Arlen, T. Balassa, Paul Desmond, Edward Elgar, Gabriel Faure, G. Mondvay, David Rose, Erik Satie, Stephen Sondheim, Alexandre Tansman, I Salonisti, 20th/21st Century Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard, 20th/21st Century Tone Poem/Symphonic Poem, Chamber, Chamber Music, Chamber Music for More than Nine String Instruments, Choral, Classical, Classical Music, Film, Film Music, Keyboard, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Miscellaneous Vocal Music, Orchestral, Secular Choral Music with Orchestra, Violin with Keyboard, Vocal
Christmas Eve and Other Stories
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An Excellent First Album
  • Great
  • Christmas Eve and Other Stories
  • Beautiful Music Indeed
  • Christmas Eve and Other Stories
 Christmas Eve and Other Stories
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Manufacturer: © 1996 Atlantic Recording Corp. / Lava Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. The Lost Christmas Eve
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ASIN: B000002JX6
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. An Angel Came Down
  2. O Come All Ye Faithful/O Holy Night (Instrumental)
  3. A Star To Follow
  4. First Snow (Instrumental)
  5. The Silent Nutcracker (Instrumental)
  6. A Mad Russian's Christmas (Instrumental)
  7. The Prince Of Peace
  8. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)
  9. Good King Joy
  10. Ornament
  11. The First Noel (Instrumental)
  12. Old City Bar
  13. Promises To Keep
  14. This Christmas Day
  15. An Angel Returned
  16. O Holy Night
  17. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Amazon.com

Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve and Other Stories a holiday rock opera? Or perhaps just a holiday prog-rock disc? Or maybe it's New Age? Whatever the case may be, this isn't your typical Christmas album. Filled with electric guitar solos, plenty of synthesized keyboards, a children's choir, and lively drumming, Christmas Eve can only be compared to one other record, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's other holiday disc, The Christmas Attic. On this CD, angelic vocal solos (on numbers such as "The Prince of Peace") are interspersed with driving instrumentals. Sentimental, occasionally bombastic, but as high-concept as holiday albums can be. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Excellent First Album.......2007-06-29

In TSO's first album, they are at their best. Christmas Eve and Other Stories has everything. From fast-paced instrumentals to slow choirs, they excel at everything they try. Some high points are the instrumentals "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)" and "A Mad Russian's Christmas", as well as "Ornament" and the moving "Old City Bar". "A Star To Follow" has an amazing segment where four choirs sing different verses all at the same time. Overall, TSO's first album is one of their best, containing a delighful mix of slow, powerful songs, and fast-paced songs that are simply a joy to listen to.

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2007-05-09

Very good gutsy Christmas music! I lost my first copy of the CD, so I bought another one.

5 out of 5 stars Christmas Eve and Other Stories.......2007-03-09

How do you describe the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? Classical, rock, heavy metal, symphonic rock... You have to hear it. This is a wonderful example - but if you're expecting sweet Christmas carols move on. This is not for you. If you want music with impact grouped around a Christmas theme - give this a try.

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music Indeed.......2007-03-08

This is one CD our family wants to listen to all the way through more than once! Awe-inspiring instrumentation blended nicely with a little more vocals than expected. Great addition to our collection for the holidays.

5 out of 5 stars Christmas Eve and Other Stories.......2007-01-30

I had expected more orchestra and less vocals. Didn't have as much Trans-Siberian big sound as I had expected.
Christmas Trilogy
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Made a great gift
  • Trans Siberian Orchestra
  • Putting the magic back into Christmas music
  • Great Set
  • Christmas Trilogy -Trans-Siberian Orchestra
 Christmas Trilogy
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002Z7RI6
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Tracks:

  1. An Angel Came Down
  2. O' Come All Ye Faithful/O' Holy Night (Instrumental)
  3. A Star To Follow
  4. First Snow (Instrumental)
  5. The Silent Nutcracker (Instrumental)
  6. A Mad Russian's Christmas (Instrumental)
  7. The Prince Of Peace
  8. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)
  9. Good King Joy
  10. Ornament
  11. The First Noel (Instrumental)
  12. Old City Bar
  13. Promises To Keep
  14. This Christmas Day
  15. An Angel Returned
  16. O' Holy Night
  17. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Tracks:

  1. The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
  2. Boughs Of Holly
  3. The World That She Sees
  4. The World That He Sees
  5. Midnight Christmas Eve
  6. The March Of Kings/Hark The Herald Angel
  7. The Three Kings And I (What Really Happened)
  8. Christmas Canon
  9. Joy/Angels We Have Heard On High
  10. Find Our Way Home
  11. Appalachian Snowfall
  12. The Music Box
  13. The Snow Came Down
  14. Christmas In The Air
  15. Dream Child (A Christmas Dream)
  16. An Angel's Share
  17. Music Box Blues

Tracks:

  1. Faith Noel
  2. The Lost Christmas Eve
  3. Christmas Dreams
  4. Wizards In Winter
  5. Remember
  6. Anno Domine
  7. Christmas Concerto
  8. Queen Of The Winter Night
  9. Christmas Nights In Blue
  10. Christmas Jazz
  11. Christmas Jam
  12. Siberian Sleigh Ride
  13. What Is Christmas?
  14. For The Sake Of Our Brother
  15. The Wisdom Of Snow
  16. Wish Liszt (Toy Shop Madness)
  17. Back To Reason (Part II)
  18. Christmas Bells, Carousels & Time
  19. What Child Is This?
  20. O' Come All Ye Faithful
  21. Christmas Canon Rock
  22. Different Things
  23. Midnight Clear

Album Description

Hard rock producer Paul O'Neill, renowned for his work with Aerosmith and Savatage, teamed with the latter band's Jon Oliva to create Trans-Siberian Orchestra, an inspired fusion of classical music and rock-opera pageantry. Their first two releases are visionary and timeless Christmas-themed concept albums, spotlighting lead guitars and classical string sections alike, and they became instant contemporary holiday classics. 2004's The Lost Christmas Eve, which completes their symphonic rock Yuletide triology, underscores Billboard's recent comment that TSO "seems to be turning into a Christmas tradition."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Made a great gift.......2007-06-08

Bought this as a gift after seeing TSO in concert. My friend loved it!

5 out of 5 stars Trans Siberian Orchestra.......2007-03-30

The DVD and Cd's are really good, Seeing TSO live is the only way it gets better. The Christmas DVD is a new twist on the classic christmas story.

5 out of 5 stars Putting the magic back into Christmas music.......2007-02-19

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is the most meaningful use of Christmas-themed music that I have ever had the pleasure to hear. This collection, which includes much of their studio work and a phenomenal DVD, is the perfect introduction to the world of TSO, that you'll find yourself listening to all year round.

TSO's music satisfies the 'theme-album' classical prog-rock lover in me (in the tradition of ELP, ELO, Yes and others), but more importantly, it gives the gift of putting the magic back into Christmas music. I had tears in my eyes when I first viewed the DVD, which gives you an idea of how they perform their shows, in the form of a touching story coupled with unbelievable performances.

The only thing better than having this collection would be to see their shows. Their amazing light show/stage productions easily pick up where Pink Floyd left off, and I never thought this was possible. It goes beyond that, and takes you back to your childhood, when the fantasy of lights, sounds and storytelling was still met with awe and wonder. It's ageless, timeless, and yet a product of modern technology that anyone of any age will find fascinating.

5 out of 5 stars Great Set.......2007-02-16

This set is the one to buy if you like Trans-Siberian Orchestra(TSO). My only complaint is that Amazon doesn't label the DVD that comes with it, they just call it an extra DVD, I thought it'd have behind-the-scenes info and stuff like that, so I bought TSO's DVD movie, The Ghost Of Christmas Eve, the only problem with that is, the "extra DVD" in this trilogy is in fact The Ghost Of Christmas Eve. So, if you, like me, want to buy all the discs that TSO has out, then don't buy The Ghost Of Christmas Eve separately, it comes with this trilogy.

5 out of 5 stars Christmas Trilogy -Trans-Siberian Orchestra.......2007-02-15

Loved the 3 CDs. Each CD tells a story and having the lyrics helps you to understand the story in the music. The bonus DVD is awesome, fantastic graphics. Definitely worth the money I paid for it.
Rawq
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Melted Skies and Lucid Dreams
  • Pretty Damn Good.
  • A classic little gem for this decade of glitch kids
 Rawq
Kilowatts , and Vanek
Manufacturer: Diffusion Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0008EJZ0O
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

  1. Lies
  2. End of Time
  3. Kaleidoscopean Eyes
  4. Move Erratic
  5. Conviction
  6. Nighthawks
  7. Silver Screen (Director's Cut)
  8. Tumblin Down
  9. Waiting Room
  10. Salt
  11. Gone

Product Description

“Rawq” is the first album from the unlikely collaboration of Belgian singer/songwriter Peter Vanek and experienced IDM wizard Jamie Watts (KILOWATTS). Licensed from Holophon (Germany) for North American release, “Rawq” is a cutting-edge mixture of glitch-pop, guitar virtuosity, and enchanting songs. Connected by mutual friends, and separated by an ocean, KILOWATTS AND VANEK set out to create on “Rawq” entirely by trading files over the internet. Amazingly, they succeeded – and brilliantly. While Vanek is mostly influenced by artists such as Nick Drake, Ryan Adams, and LAMB, KILOWATTS brings elements reminiscent of AUTECHRE, DNTEL, and STYROFOAM. Full of candid daydreaming, enigmatic confessions, and fairytale-like romanticism, “Rawq” could very well be the perfect “Poptronica” album. Solid beats, smeared granular textures, and haunting melodies all effortlessly combine with Vanek’s guitar compositions to produce a profoundly listenable mixture. Presented in a 6-panel digipak, newly remastered for perfect audio clarity, with artwork by Kari Altmann. Released on Diffusion Records - http://www.diffusionrecords.com.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Melted Skies and Lucid Dreams.......2006-10-22

Rawq creates melodies with edgy textures you can fall into and still remain fully awake and intrigued with the lyrics. You can lose yourself in poetic daydreams or stand amazed on the shore of this album.

I like the heartfelt honesty in "End of Time" where Jamie Watts' artistic electronica blends effortlessly with Peter van Ewijk's lyrics. "Silver Screen" seems to be a mirror of the lyrics in "lies."

The entire album is an inner journey that seems born of opposing forces and longings to solve the unsolvable mysteries of existence. One force seems to be calling you inside and the other leading you to escape the silence.

"Gone" is stunning and Vanek's intoxicating voice invites you to lose yourself in his lucid dreams. Vanek has a mysterious presence that inspires you to desire more albums, more albums! I could listen to him singing forever...

~The Rebecca Review

4 out of 5 stars Pretty Damn Good........2005-05-07

I'm not much of a fan for "synth pop", but this release stands out. I am somewhat familiar with KiloWatts hearing some of his remixes. I knew he was good, but I had no clue about this Vanek individual... Well needless to say the 2 make one pretty awesome synth pop group.

I'm now considering getting KiloWatts new album, Problem/Solving. This CD won't dissapoint you if you're a fan of such acts as Iris, Basic Pleasure Model, Widebrand Network, Intuition, etc...

5 out of 5 stars A classic little gem for this decade of glitch kids.......2005-04-27

Glitchpop for the masses, IDM for your girlfriend and your Dad.

I might be a bit biased since KiloWatts is my best friend, and I make all his artwork, but this album was special since the day it came into conception. Two boys, Jamie and Peter, across the world, make a song called "Lies" and before they know it people all over the internet are listening and begging for more. Within a year they have an entire album of songs that grow into something deeper, more involved, and more connected. By the time the last two songs were made they had finally met in real life in Augsburg and given their first performance, and the internet response was stronger than either of them had ever imagined.

People go crazy for the K&V stuff, why?
It has the idm/glitchish elements of modern and progressive electronic music with the emotional strength and easiness of folk and pop. They've poured themselves into this, learning along the way, and damn.
Some of the songs are just plain catchy!

My top track recommendations: Silver Screen, Salt
Trans Atlantic
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    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000E42Q
    Release Date: 1991-10-17
    Trans Atlantic Cool Down
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Trans Atlantic Cool Down
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Rhombus Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004SCU3
      Release Date: 2000-06-20

      Tracks:

      1. Ode for Dan (Dan Bagasao)
      2. Sweet Reminders
      3. Point of No Return
      4. Joe's Bag
      5. Her Story
      6. Trans Atlantic Cool Down
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      Live in Titanic - Trans-Atlantic
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        Manufacturer: Boheme
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0006SR0Q8

        Product Description

        1. Brothers To Brothers 2. Jerusalem 3. Ivory Coast 4. Jeanne 5. Her Spanish Heart 6. Great Moscow Nights 7. Maria.
        Instinct
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          		Instinct
          Peter Banks
          Manufacturer: Trans Atlantic Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B0002B6HD6
          Release Date: 1999-05-25
          Romantica
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            		Romantica

            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000AAUGNQ
            Frozen Cherry - Trans-former / Stigla Vishnia - Trans-former
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              Trans-former
              Manufacturer: Atlantic
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B000MQI6V2

              Product Description

              1. Stigla vishnya 2. Kalina 3. Vtster 4. Zmusila 5. Aktyor 6. Faza luny 7. Ltsd 8. Dumki 9. Sontse 10. Voron 11. Dtsm 12. Ostsn' 13. Dusha 14. Kogda-nibud' 15. Lodka
              Chocolate Covered Strawberries
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                		Chocolate Covered Strawberries
                Jadestone
                Manufacturer: Burning June
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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                ASIN: B00006RJV1
                Release Date: 2002-10-01

                Tracks:

                1. Sunday Morning
                2. Filthy
                3. Carol
                4. Be there
                5. Let it rain
                6. Y en a
                7. Breath in
                8. Coming up for air
                9. One
                10. Here we are
                11. Fly away
                12. Over your head
                13. Carry me

                Product Description

                Combining elements of bands such as Depeche Mode, U2 and Train, Jadestone offers up 2 seductive, melodic rock sound. The music has been decribed as “trans-atlantic euro-pop” joining the elements of soul, R&B and rock.

                Music Review:

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                6. Allegri: Miserere Renaissance Masters
                7. Bach J.S: Solo Keyboard Works [Import]
                8. BACH: Pieces for Violin and Bass Continuo
                9. BACH: St. Matthew Passion (Highlights) King's College Choir
                10. Barber/Khachaturian: Flute Concertos / Jennifer Stinton

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