Not Your Everyday, Ho-hum Christmas Album

In case you haven't heard of the amazing Trans-Siberian Orchestra by now, let me try to give you a brief description: Take one part classic orchestra, one part choir, and one part rock band, mix them all together and add a pinch of ragtime, throw in a dash of blues, and you may get something closely resembling their sound. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a unique band with a revolutionary sound and their fourth album, The Lost Christmas Eve, is no exception.

From start to finish, The Lost Christmas Eve is an eclectic mix of musical styles, all of which are blended together seamlessly to form a listening experience that is truly like no other. While much of the music is a mixture of classical orchestra and modern rock – a blend that has proven to entice listeners both young and old – they don't stop there; a highly talented children's choir and some truly magnificent solo vocalists of various ages round out the sound. The end result is something which must be heard to fully comprehend.

The Lost Christmas Eve is a collection classic Christmas tunes remixed and performed using the style described above. You will find such classics as The First Noel, the Dance of the Sugarplum Faeries, Cannon in D, and Carol of the Bells, as well as some brand new arrangements written by the Orchestra. Many of these songs bring a delightful new twist to their older counterparts, often adding an edge to the songs that we have become all-too-familiar with, while the new pieces add a breath of fresh air to what could otherwise easily be a simple remix album.

If you are a fan of Christmas music but are tired of hearing the same old songs rehashed but not revised, The Lost Christmas Eve is right for you. Likewise, if you're a fan of classical and rock music and the idea of blending the two seems exciting, this is an album you won't want to live without. This is an album that will not only make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas, but will make a great gift to treat yourself; you will be playing it at Christmas parties for years to come, and its edgy sound will keep you interested even beyond the Christmas season, no matter the time of year.