Radio Paradise (mobile)

keller1 Dec 22, 2009 - 19:40	The_Enemy wrote: I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show. I had the a similar experience a few weeks ago. Hokey and overblown, but enough of a spectacle to impress even the most jaded. [ Reply ]
adamdbenson Dec 22, 2009 - 17:44	Oh my dear God! This is the funniest (and most accurate) comment one could make for this - um - production. NHMick wrote: ...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible. [ Reply ]
secretsauce Dec 22, 2009 - 17:38	NHMick wrote: Well, it started off on the right foot...... ...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible. Some posts deserve to be enshrined. Nice, Mick! [ Reply ]
Jelani Dec 22, 2009 - 17:37	The_Enemy wrote: I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show. I can just imagine it.....Spinal Tap at Christmas. [ Reply ]
WonderLizard Dec 22, 2009 - 17:36	The_Enemy wrote: I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show. Mannheim Steamroller with balls? [ Reply ]
plaice3 Dec 22, 2009 - 17:36	This is the first Christmas song I've heard on RP. Nice choice for this set! [ Reply ]
rascal420 Dec 22, 2009 - 17:36	Give a Give a Give a Gar Min [ Reply ]
WonderLizard Dec 22, 2009 - 17:36	NHMick wrote: ...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible. [ Reply ]
The_Enemy Dec 17, 2007 - 12:36	MCKY wrote: TSO is fun at Christmas. But I do expect Meatloaf to jump out and yell "Like an elf out of HEll" I had never heard of these guys until 3 weeks ago when I was given free tix to see them from a box. Lot of fun but it was like suddenly finding yourself in 1974. A lot of similarities to Genesis, Jethro Tull and Queen back in the days when epic/operatic rock was popular. A lot of guys with long hair and guitars running back and forth across the stage. And the most lasers and flame throwers I've ever seen at a show. [ Reply ]
NHMick Dec 17, 2007 - 12:35	handyrae wrote: Well, it started off on the right foot...... ...then promptly stepped on its left foot, tripped over an excessively long guitar cord (chord?), desperately windmilling its arms before toppling into the Christmas tree, which subsequently fell into the fireplace and burst into flames, igniting the stockings, setting off the sprinkler system and soaking Aunt Maude's famous fruitcake which has been passed from family to family since 1963 when it was actually baked (calcifying sometime in the 80's), finally and bizarrely rendering it edible. [ Reply ]
sirrus Dec 17, 2007 - 12:33	Ugh. TSO is a bit overrated IMO. Xmas music is probably the easiest music to arrange because its been done 2837548173135 times. So adding your little orchestra and unimpressive 80s guitar screeches isnt exactly a monumental, musical achievement. Which would be fine with me if, in concert, they didnt act like they were the greatest thing since Yanni. The drummer - in particular - did the drumstick twirl over his head thinking he was Tommy Lee literally every time that hand wasnt playing. Talk about pretentious. /rant [ Reply ]
shakylegs Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	This is the kind of music that inspires Michael Flatley. [ Reply ]
handyrae Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	Well, it started off on the right foot...... [ Reply ]
hippiechick Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	It's still a Christmas song. [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	WOW, that was some production...quite powerful. [ Reply ]
NHMick Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	kindermanltd wrote: I love the Transexual Sabian Orchestra! [ Reply ]
billbangert Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	Thankfully, this is only played about once a year on RP. And, that's about two times too many. [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	A real treat, may be considered commercial, but you gotta love that wailing guitar. [ Reply ]
daveesh Dec 17, 2007 - 12:29	Welly wrote: Yeesh. was searching for the right words and you found the one. [ Reply ]
morgsy67 Dec 17, 2007 - 12:28	Hey Bill, is your house flashing Christmas lights in sync with this tune? [ Reply ]