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.