Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec/073
What a night! Last night Nicki and I were given two tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I have always loved TSO and it's long been a dream of mine to see them in concert.
One of Nicki's teaching colleagues, Tammy Ratley, called yesterday afternoon and said she had two tickets for the concert that night. Needless to say, we rearranged our plans for the evening. Thanks Tammy!
The concert was better than I could have ever imagined. The technical side of things was unbelievable. The lighting was mind boggling. The pyrotechnics were huge. Our seats were so close that we could feel the heat from the flames!
And the music…TSO rocked my socks off! The variety of styles was so cool. From orchestral strings to melt-your-face arena rock! The Carol of the Bells was hands-down the most amazing thing I've ever seen at a concert. So cool!
Something else I noticed: the message of Jesus was everywhere in their music…and no one was offended. TSO is not a Christian band. It was not a Christian concert…and yet I heard the name of Jesus a lot. Even if they're not Christ-followers, a lot of people are intrigued by Jesus. They are drawn to Jesus. The church would do well to remember this. The story of Jesus is so winsome and attractive. If we just communicate the story, people will come. When we get so caught up in meaningless debates and distractions, people will go elsewhere.
I can't even find the right words to communicate how much I loved the experience last night. It really helped to cap what has been the best Christmas season I can ever remember.
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12:56 pm on December 29th, 2007
Mom and Dad told me you got tickets to see TSO and I was jealous. I wanted to see them live but instead I went and saw National Treasure 2! I think you made out with the better of the two!
6:23 pm on December 29th, 2007
UNBELIEVABLE! That is a dream of mine as well. I am very jelous.
9:59 am on December 31st, 2007
Mike,
I am so glad to see how much you enjoyed the concert (and Nicki).
That was the first time I attended the TSO concert as well. I was completely amazed at everything; music, technology, lighting… I think I smiled the entire concert. Also, were those seats fantastic or what?
When they return I will certainly go again and take my entire huge family as well.
I too noticed the message of Jesus in their music. What a fantastic way to have sooo many people hear about our Lord and Savior. For me what a way to end the holiday season on such a high note!
Nicki see you soon, enjoy staying home with your family, while you can:)
God Bless,
Tammy