Jim's Fields of Observation

Maybe it’s because I’ve seen Trans-Siberian Orchestra at least 5 times in 7 years. Or maybe their new album, Night Castle, has been so hyped by them for the last 3 or 4 years, and I don’t like it as much as their other albums. But this time for me there wasn’t the same magic that used to be there.

One aspect that that I’ve noticed before that struck me more this year: the band’s seemingly-constant request for applause. Did they do it more this year, or has my tolerance come to an end? The story the music and lyrics tell is so powerful! Why ruin it with incessant hamming?

I would still recommend this concert to others. I would probably include these few disclaimers, too.

Thanks for coming to Cincinnati, TSO!