Chapter 5: Music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a rock band that perform rock opera. By definition the group is an oratorio. There is an orchestra that plays while they also have solo musical artist, in addition to a chorus and vocal solos.  In Orlando, they are often here around Christmas and perform “The Lost Christmas Eve.” They are a rock band so they have a pounding rhythm, which is loud, intense, coarse, and fast. Since it is an oratorio the tempo over the presentation varies. The story being told uses music and lighting to give intensity. The intensity going from innocence to intense/rage gives such a profound feeling. The ability to feel the music and those presenting allows for various emotions throughout the presentation.

Chapter 4: Architecture

Descriptive:
This is a wooden cabin. The architectural structure is built off the ground using bricks for elevation that allows the cabin to breathe. The front entrance is made of brick. There are adequate porch lighting upon entry ways.

Technical Elements:
This structure is bearing-wall construction. Building material is a combination of wood, brick, mortar and stones. The proportion of the structure is small in relationship to the rest environment.

Stimulation of Senses:

This cabin structure in the wooden area with natural materials. I find the wooden paneling structure natural in its environment and gives an idea of calm and quiet of nature. The red of the brick in comparison to the wood panels of the rest of the structure. The colors complement each other well and so complement the surrounding environment.