The roots of TSO are found in Savatage, a traditional heavy metal band that gradually progressed into a symphonic metal act. Savatage's rock operas, starting with STREETS, began the experimentation with what would become TSO culminating on the track "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)" from DEAD WINTER DEAD. This track was a minor hit for the struggling band, and demonstrated that there might be an audience for the symphonic metal approach to holiday themes.
The concept for a band playing Christmas carols in a rock opera style was not received warmly by the industry, but quickly proved a success with adults as well as young people. In the recording studio, Trans-Siberian Orchestra uses a full 60-piece orchestra and a choir.
As of 2004, their touring band included 14 vocalists, 14 musicians, and 2 narrators. Trans-Siberian Orchestra released their debut album Christmas Eve and Other Stories in 1996, and it remains their best-selling album. Their 1998 release The Christmas Attic was similarly a concept album with a Christmas theme. In 2000, they released their first non-Christmas album, Beethoven's Last Night. Beethoven's Last Night is a concept album about Ludwig van Beethoven's last night on earth, during which he meets Mephistopheles (possible Satan, or one of his underlings).
After a few years of touring, they returned to the studio with another full-length album, Lost Christmas Eve, and the accompanying DVD/3-CD release The Christmas Trilogy, which contained all three of their Christmas albums to date.
During their winter tours of 2005 and 2006, the band had announced that they were working on the new album, set to release later that year (this was said both years). During the summer of 2007, the official myspace for TSO stated that they were recording, with the expression 'inspired'. Finally, on October 27, 2007, the long awaited new album (and second non-Christmas) arrived "Night Castle". The album is another concept album, spanning 2 cd's, and is the telling of the story of a soldier's experience during the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge. As always, it's about faith, hope, fate and the inherent belief that there is good in all people. The album was received with mixed reviews, from the praise of the band's fans, to the near burning of albums by those that are less than receptive to the album. Along with the songs for the story, the album also includes 4 tracks that are not part of the story, and yes, it features the band's rendition of "Carmina Burana (O Fortuna)", performed as a preview by the band during their winter tours, as well as one cover of a Savatage song.
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Remember
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Lyrics
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Remember, remember, remember? (la la la)
On a night with a gentle falling
On a night with a gentle falling
On a night with a gentle falling snow
On a night with a gentle falling
On a night with a gentle falling
On a night with a gentle falling snow
(On a night with a gentle falling) can I offer you what Christmas dares to know?
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there, snow
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there, snow
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
Falling snow, falling snow, falling snow, falling snow
Falling snow, falling snow, falling snow, falling snow
The opening lines of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's song "Remember" repeat the word "remember" several times in a melody that is both haunting and soothing. The lyrics suggest that the listener should forget everything else and focus on one particular moment - a night with a gentle falling snow. The song encourages the listener to close their eyes and imagine being in that moment.
Throughout the song, the phrase "on a night with a gentle falling snow" is repeated several times, effectively transporting the listener to a peaceful and serene world. The song goes on to ask the question, "Can I offer you what Christmas dares to know?" This line hints that there is something deeper about Christmas than just presents and decorations. The song is urging the listener to look beyond the superficial aspects of the holiday and focus on something more meaningful.
In summary, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Remember" is a reflective and introspective song that encourages the listener to find peace and serenity in the midst of the chaotic holiday season. The song reminds us to focus on the deeper meaning of Christmas and to appreciate the moments of beauty and stillness that we often overlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember, remember, remember? (la la la)
Are you able to recall, remember, and cherish the memories of Christmas?
On a night with a gentle falling
On a peaceful night, where snow gently falls from the sky
On a night with a gentle falling snow
On a tranquil night, where snow softly descends upon the earth
(On a night with a gentle falling) can I offer you what Christmas dares to know?
During this serene moment of the winter season, can I share with you the true meaning and message behind Christmas?
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there
If you take a moment to imagine and reminisce, you will be transported to this peaceful, snowy night
If you close your eyes in a moment you will be there, snow
If you close your eyes and visualize, you can surround yourself with this calming, snowy environment
In the snow, in the snow, in the gently falling snow
The beauty and tranquility of snow is being emphasized and celebrated
Falling snow, falling snow, falling snow, falling snow
The continual descent of snow evokes a sense of peace and serenity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL O'NEILL, PAUL F. O'NEILL, ROBERT KINKEL, ROBERT S. KINKEL
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