Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Dreams of Hopes Unspoken (2001)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Dreams of Hopes Unspoken
DAR Constitution Hall - Washington, DC
December 19, 2001
Section U, Upper Deck

LINEAGE:
AUD > AT-853 (CARDIOID) > SP-SPSB-3 > SONY MZ-R900 MD (LP2) >
IMIC > BIAS PEAK 2.63 (LEVELS / FADES / EQ / TRACKING / COMPRESSION) >
AIFF (16/44) > MAX 0.9.1 > MP3 (320 kbps)
DISC 1:

01. Welcome To The Show  
02. Boughs Of Holly
03. Narration (An Angel Came Down)
04. An Angel Came Down
05. O Come All Ye Faithful
06. The Prince Of Peace
07. First Snow
08. A Mad Russian's Christmas
09. Narration (Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24)
10. Christmas Eve_Sarajevo  12/24
11. Good King Joy
12. Narration (Ornament)
13. Ornament
14. Narration (Old City Bar)
15. Old City Bar
16. Promises To Keep
17. This Christmas Day
18. An Angel Returned
19. Narration (Merry Christmas)
DISC 2:

01. Chris- Intro
02. The Three Kings And I
03. The Music Box
04. The Dreams Of Candlelight
05. This Is Who You Are
06. Grinch
07. Chris- Band Introductions
08. A Last Illusion
09. Mozart
10. Paul O'Neill Thanks
11. Christmas In The Air
12. Bethoven
13. Requiem (The Fifth)
14. Chris- Thanks For Coming
15. Find Our Way Home
16. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 (Reprise)
Total Time:      2:27:20

Type	Grade	Length	Extras
Audience	A	149 min	Artwork

Sample - Boughs of Holly:
https://soundcloud.com/dave-downin/trans-siberian-orchestra-boughs-of-holly-dec-19-2014

MP3 Version - 320kbps:

http://www.mediafire.com/?a1r6bhkkp0nphe1

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Looking To Believe (2014)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Looking To Believe
Verizon Center - Washington, DC
December 17, 2012
Section 100, Row F, Seat 13

LINEAGE:
AT-853 (sub-cardioid) > SP-SPSB-3 >
Edirol R09-HR (24/96 WAV) > Sound Studio 4
(Fades / Levels / EQ / Tracking) > MP3 (320k)

DISC 1:

01. Time and Distance
02. Winter Palace
03. Narration
04. The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
05. Boughs of Holly
06. Narration
07. The World That He Sees
08. Narration
09. March of the Kings
10. Narration
11. The Three Kings and I (with an excerpt of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir")
12. Narration
13. Christmas Canon Rock
14. Narration
15. Joy of Man / An Angel's Share
16. Narration
17. Find Our Way Home
18. Narration
19. Appalachian Snowfall
20. Narration
21. Music Box Blues
22. Narration
23. The Snow Came Down


DISC 2:

01. Narration
02. Dream Child (A Christmas Dream)
03. Narration
04. Christmas in the Air
05. Narration (Merry Christmas)
06. Singer Introductions
07. Christmas Jam
08. The Mountain
09. Someday
10. Night Conceives
11. Wizards in Winter
12. Sparks
13. This Christmas Day
14. Band Introductions
15. Keyboard Duel
16. Requiem (The Fifth)
17. Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)
18. Thank You & Goodnight

Total Time:      2:28:44

NOTES:
I thought this recording turned out real nice!  However, after doing everything I realized one thing I forgot... The audio channels (L+R) are reversed.  I had forgotten to swap them.  I don't think it detracts from the recording in any way, but wanted to make you aware of it.  Also, there are 2 points where the audio level and quality changes for a short bit - that is due to me turning my head to follow the show at the other end of the arena (or at the end of my row... Chris Caffery actually stopped right at the end of the row I was in).  Again, not a huge deal.  And at one point you can hear the girls next to me laughing... That was due to the guy in front of us getting up, and realizing the people next to him were older and couldn't easily stand up, he climbed over the chair to exit our row. 

Type	Grade	Length	Extras
Audience	A	149 min	Artwork, Photos, Web Links

Sample - Sparks:
https://soundcloud.com/dave-downin/tso-sparks-verizon-center-dec-17-2014

MP3 Version - 320kbps:

https://www.mediafire.com/?ib7cm8rgodlxzt4

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_9qlOmzFeL5DXLB_GymVY86QF9wR49W1

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - An Angel's View (2012)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - An Angel's View
Verizon Center - Washington, DC
December 12, 2012
Section 101, Row K, Seat 8

LINEAGE:
AT-933 (sub-cardioid) > SP-SPSB-3 >
Edirol R09-HR (24/96 WAV) > Sound Studio 4.5.4
(Fades / Levels / EQ / Tracking) > MP3 (320k)

DISC 1 (72:08):
01. Winter Palace
02. Narration
03. Faith Noel
04. Narration
05. The Lost Christmas Eve
06. Narration
07. Wizards in Winter
08. Narration
09. Christmas Dreams
10. Narration
11. Christmas Nights in Blue
12. Narration
13. Christmas Jam
14. Narration
15. Siberian Sleigh Ride
16. Narration
17. What Is Christmas?
18. Narration
19. For the Sake of Our Brother
20. Narration
21. The Wisdom of Snow
22. Narration
23. Wish Liszt (Toy Shop Madness)
24. Narration
25. Back to a Reason, Part II

DISC 2 (69:39):
01. Narration
02. What Child Is This?
03. Narration
04. Christmas Canon Rock
05. Narration
06. Different Wings
07. Merry Christmas
08. Band Introductions
09. The Mountain
10. A Mad Russian's Christmas
11. Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)
12. Toccata - Carpimus Noctem (with Moonlight and Madness intro)
13. Someday
14. Child Unseen
15. Requiem (The Fifth)
16. Encore Break
17. This Christmas Day
18. Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)

Total Time:      2:21:47


NOTES:
To say this was another fantastic show by TSO would be nothing new - as they always never fail to put on one of the greatest stage shows I've ever seen.  And I think this is a great recording - although I probably should have run with my preamp (as even with everything maxed out my levels were still a bit low).  Luckily, it didn't seem to affect the recording much at all and this is an enjoyable listen for me and a nice momento from the show.

Type	Grade	Length	Extras
Audience	A	142 min	Artwork

Sample - This Christmas Day:
https://soundcloud.com/dave-downin/trans-siberian-orchestra-this

MP3 Version - 320kbps:

http://www.mediafire.com/?z6i8hrnm8h42an5

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - An Enchanted Christmas Night (2009)

Well, despite a taping glitch, I managed to pull something together... Just in time for Christmas!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra
An Enchanted Christmas Night
Verizon Center, Washington, DC
December 9, 2009 @ 4pm (Early Show)
Section 113, Row L, Seat 1

Gear:
Sony MZ-R900 MD
AT-933 Mics (Cardioid Elements)
Sound Professionals SP-SPSB-1 Battery Box

Mastering:
Sound Studio 3 on a MacBook
FLAC Conversion with Max 0.91

Special Thanks To:
Forest Hall (photo of Robert Kinkel on cover insert)

CD 1:
1. Night Enchanted 3:57
2. March of the Kings 2:00
3. Prologue 4:06
4. An Angel Came Down 4:50
5. O Come All Ye Faithful / O Holy Night 4:25
6. The Prince of Peace 6:05
7. First Snow 4:38
8. A Russian's Christmas 6:02
9. Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 6:20
10. Good King Joy 8:10
11. Ornament 6:22
12. Old City Bar 11:29
13. This Christmas Day 6:32

Total Time: 1:14:47

CD 2:
1. An Angel Returned 4:27
2. Epilogue 2:38
3. Band Introductions 5:10
4. Toccata 5:23
5. The Mountain 5:42
6. Believe 7:13
7. Queen of the Winter Night 3:24
8. Moonlight and Madness 5:26
9. Siberian Sleigh Ride 3:18
10. Drum Solo 2:38
11. Wizards In Winter 3:26
12. Mozart / Figaro 3:37
13. Christmas Canon Rock 5:02
14. Nutrocker 2:46
15. Carmina Burana 3:11
16. Requiem (The Fifth) 5:33
17. Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 (Reprise) 3:18

Total Time: 1:12:07

Notes:
When I taped this show, monkeys got into the works and I only walked away with a mono recording. Now, I'm far from an audio pro, so most of what I've done with the recording is just me winging it until it sounds good to me. I basically copied the single track, added some delay and stereo reverb to help bring the recording to life. I also tweaked the EQ some, and then compressed it a little to bring the overall levels up some. It's far from a studio recording, but to me, it's an enjoyable listen and a nice momento of the show.

There are some flaws... to me apparent in First Snow and Toccata, where the audio fades in and out. This is most likely due to the fact I had the mics in a hat over each ear - and me turning my head to follow action around the stadium. It is what it is.

For those purists out there who would rather a recording remain pristine, with no effects, I will make the mono source available as well. If you want to play with it and think you've come up with a better mastering, I'd love to hear about it and get a copy.

PS: To whoever was responsible for the mix at the Verizon Center - top quality!!! I salute you... The sound was phenomenal for an arena!

Type	Grade	Length	Artwork
Audience	A	147 min	Included

MP3 Version - 320kbps
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AX2ZGW7N

FLAC Version - 44k/24b:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6MZGHZ2G
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=STKITIUI
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5ZQGZNPA
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=977OG2ZE

Master (Mono) - FLAC format - 44k/24b
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N09AW350
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BYAR3V2M