Visuals were out of this world
by Michelle on 1/2/25Scotiabank Arena - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5Every rock band and their visuals team needs to experience this show! What a performance.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra On Tour
The holidays rock a whole lot harder than they ever have thanks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra. By infusing seasonal classics with rock flamboyance, a symphonic sense of scope, and an eye-popping visual presentation complete with lasers and pyrotechnics, what began as a side project for a veteran group of American hard rockers has grown into one of today's top-selling acts, with over 10 million concert tickets sold since 1999.
Now, to celebrate the band's 20th year on the road, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is mounting an all-new production of the show that first turned them into an arena-rock phenomenon. First performed in 1999 and recorded for a TV special – which became just as much of a holiday staple as ‘The Sound of Music' – ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' was conceived by Paul O'Neill, TSO's original mastermind. A veteran producer for acts like Aerosmith and Savatage, O'Neill was inspired by the rock operas of The Who and the grandly theatrical concerts of Pink Floyd to create something that was even more spectacular. Together with Savatage members Jon Oliva, Bob Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli, O'Neill developed a unique project that married the spirit of the season with all the exhilarating sounds, operatic grandeur, and visual bravura that fans had come to expect of rock gods. After the massive success of TSO's first two albums, ‘Christmas Eve and Other Stories' and ‘The Christmas Attic,' O'Neill and his team took it on the road (and TV screens) with similarly blockbuster results.
Though TSO's repertoire would extend far beyond holiday songs to encompass the greats of classical music on ‘Beethoven's Last Night' and O'Neill's own original rock operas like ‘Night Castle,' their thrilling and highly singular take on seasonal music remains their trademark. Tragically, O'Neill's passing in 2017 robbed the music world of a true visionary. But his team of friends and collaborators in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra honor his legacy with a new production of ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Past' that both preserves and revitalizes a landmark merger of music, theatrics, storytelling, and seasonal cheer that yielded an international phenomenon.
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Every rock band and their visuals team needs to experience this show! What a performance.
This concert was absolutely phenomenal. The entire gang are so talented. Next time I see them I will get tickets a little closer to the stage but, honestly, there isn't a bad seat anywhere.
Where we sat was really good but then I don't think there was any bad seats. This was my first time and was surprised at how good it was. I plan on going again next year
This was definitely one of the best shows I have seen. TSO is always amazing and I have enjoyed every year we have gone but I must say this year was over the top. I hope to keep coming every year. TSO never lets you down!! So amazing!!!
Talented musicians. Great laser light show. Pyrotechnics. We really enjoyed the show. That said - A show like that should be 30 mins tops. Two hours show must include different elements!! Too much of the same.
This was a great experience for me even on the 6th time. And I know I've introduced this concert to atleast 6 people. And the music to many more. This show was unlike the rest, still great but quite "storybook-ee". I'd rather face melting guitar solos for hours.
New music and older more familiar music from past concerts. Ask do very well done, and as always, a totally amazing light and special effects display that was even better than the last time we saw it
Last year I was in the nosebleed section of the concert. I had trouble seeing some of the concert players do to banners hanging from the ceiling. This year was better while on floor level 1 at the Paycom. I forgot about the action in the mid-floor players. It was only two great songs. Next year I will pick seating on lower section. That way I can turn my head and see the midsection players. I missed out on some great photo shots. But the floor level is the only section where you get to have snow fall on you during the concert. I still loved my place at the performance. There is so much to see at a concert like this. The MUSIC is great!!! No sound reproduction can copy this music in its format. There is nothing like live music. If I could give this program six (6) stars, I would rate it even higher. Many big star programs can't get close to what happens in this program. I have seen many concerts. The action behind the scenes is very complex. Disney is the only one I have been to that came even this close to the live performance.
Their show are always superb and should be appreciated more. I’m always disappointed with the crowd. They should be up banging heads and enjoying the show. I always feel so bad for the band that they are pouring out their hearts to have people just sitting in the seats and little applause until the end of the show. That are an amazing set of musicians they don’t get their proper recognition
Yes absolutely..beautiful show,,very emotional, story as well...loved it all
This was our 10th show, and as always the performance was amazing. We took our 9 yo grandson for his 1st show and he absolutely loved it. This has become an annual event for our family. We look forward to it each and every year. As they said, it was their final performance and it couldn't have been done without the combined efforts of performers and the stage crew. We were amazed at how big the crew was to put on this spectacular show. GREAT JOB & GREAT SHOW!
As a professional musician myself I could really appreciate the reworking of classic material like the Nutcracker and Pachelbel‘s Canon. The musicianship was top notch! I will most likely be going and seeing them again.
This concert was not what I expected. It was even better! Amazing music, singing and light show. Wow! I would definitely go again.
This was my first time seeing these guys. WOW is all I can say. Music was absolutely incredible and the light show was over the top. This was a fun concert. Will definitely see them again.
TSO puts on one amazing show. The performance and production of everything was incredible. I am a fan for life and will definitely be going back to see them again!
TSO has always been known for epic shows. However this new show the forgotten Christmas was not really what I was expecting. I felt that there was too much storytelling and not enough of the rock opera. The story was also unexpected and disappointing. Hopefully they bring back the original show that was full of guitar solos, fire and lasers the whole show and not just parts of it. The pyro was epic!
Loved it!! This was our first time and we loved it!! Our seats were Fantastic! So much to see! We both had such a good time. Loved it when they brought out everyone and we got to Praise them all for the hard work they do. It was so great want to bring my grandsons next time. Thank You
This was our first time seeing their performance and it well exceeded our expectations. We’ll be back next year!
As always the effects were great! Glad to hear a new story. I drove 4 hrs to the show and worth every mile. What else can you say, it's TSO!!
Lights and music were awesome. I wasn’t sure o was going to like it, went with a friend. But I love heavy metal music, and am glad I gave it a chance.