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I just discovered this CD a few weeks ago. The vocals remind me a little of Tim Burton's Rocky Horror: From Concept to Cult, but the resemblence ends there.I also found my two and four year old granddaughters loved the CD which led to some educational classical music moments. What a wonderful discovery, I feel like I've died and gone to heaven with the joy of this rock opera.Personally I thought the music, instrumentation, vocals, and 'story' all came together perfectly. The fictional story of Beethoven's last night on earth after finishing his Symphony number ten is presented as a rock opera. We were able to introduce them to Beethoven's Fifth since they loved the part of this rock opera that has the chords. I recommend this CD highly if you are into Rock Operas or if you like TSO.
I firmly believe that TSO would be crazy not to take this beautiful masterpiece and transform it into a broadway or West End musical. In a Moody Blues group I'm in we were disgussing various types of music and TSO came into the subject. It deserves it and I'm sure it would be a massive hit. I was told about TSO and their music and was given a link for their website. Although Beethoven's 10th Symphony is quite controversial, TSO makes it sound as pure fact and real as if there was a real 10th Symphony. So I decided to order Beethoven's Last Night and even had it shipped priority international mail. TSO has taken Beethoven's and Mozart's music and have put a rock flavor into it that is unbeatable.
There have been some great concept albums, albums that have told stories, and rock opera albums. So I checked out the website and read the biography and my curiosity went even higher. Beethoven's Last Night left me speechless. This is the brilliant of the brilliant.
I never heard of Trans Siberian Orchestra until about a month ago. The story behind this album is interesting although a bit sad. They have taken Beethoven's last night and brought to light the struggle he had between good and evil, although it might be fictional. Patty Russo is one of the singers on this album and she has one beautiful voice and belts out, as do the others, her songs. I'm not much into Beethoven or Mozart. If you think The Who's Tommy or Quadraphenia were brilliant or the Moody Blues Core 7 albums were brilliant or even Pink Floyd's DSOTM, Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds were brilliant, then you are in for a massive treat with Beethoven's Last Night. Granted I have never heard of any of the people involved with TSO. Whether you like classical music, of which this is only part, or not this CD is a must for anyone.
I was totally blown away by the intensity of the music in this recording. I've heard classical music played in different ways and loved some of it such as Isao Tomita's synthesized versions. I was left speechless and blown away by this beautiful recording. You definately will not be disappointed and will be most overjoyed at the brilliance of this recording.
IF YOU WANT TO BE ROCKED RIGHT OUT OF YOUR SEAT YOU NEED TO BUY THIS CD. YEARS AGO I PURCHASED VANILLA FUDGE ALBUMS THEY DID CLASSIC MUSIC TO ROCK ALSO. MY FAVORITE PIECE FROM THIS CD IS THE HEART WRENCHING SOLO CALLED THE DREAMS OF CANDLELIGHT. I JUST DISCOVERED TSO JUST LAST YEAR AND AM SORRY IT WASNT SOONER. I HOPE TO SEE AND HEAR THEM IN PERSON SOMEDAY SOON. I PURCHASED EVERYONE OF THEIR CDS SINCE AND HAVE BEEN THRILLED WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE. I HAVE PLAYED IT OVER AND OVER AND NEVER GROW TIRED OF IT. THIS CD BY TSO REMINDS ME OF HOW CLASSIC MUSIC CAN BE APPRECIATED BY EVERY CLASSICAL AND ROCK CONNISEUR OUT THERE.
I LOVE MUSIC. MOSTLY EVERY TYPE OUT THERE.VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS. IT IS SUNG TWICE ON THE ALBUM. THANKS TSO.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra has taken classical music from Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and other composers and put a rock twist into it all. Beethoven's Last Night is superior, brilliant and beautiful. My children who have lived only through the late 1990's and beyond jam out to this with me in the home and car.
I question what musical background Terry Wood (editorial review) possesses. Unless you're looking for "Rap", this album has something for everyone. This album shows how classical music can transcend into today's rock, but still keep the classical quality true to form.
The love for this album can be enjoyed by all generations. I am a classically-trained pianist. I have listened intensely to all kinds of music throughout my life (70's, 80's, and beyond), and Beethoven's Last Night emcompasses everything I love in music.
The more you listen, the deeper you become involved in the music arrangements, taking in new dimensions each time. Enjoy and become entranced.
Even though it's still good stuff, it's not as good as TSO's other three albums. I am waiting for the next one with bated breath.
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