Trans Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve Sarajevo (Rosie O Donnell show)

It's one of TSO's earliest if not the first appearance as a band which basically is Savatage in tux. The fact that Paul O'Neill brought Criss Oliva's gargoyle guitar on TV said a lot about this group of fine people, about their emotional connection...May those two jam in heaven now.

They've got all the Savatage guys here. Caffery, Pitrelli, Middleton, Plate, Oliva, Paul O'Neil and Bob Kinkel. Edit: Missing Zak Stevens

I will never forget my first introduction to this was hearing it on the radio fresh after its release and just being shook. Forever one of the best.

i have been looking for the SONG for over a decade .. i feel shivers down my spine and a lump up in my throat .. so Nostalgic

i can't believe its THIS OLD and it still amazes me omg...this is now my fav. Orchestra

I was the one that actually captured this clip on VHS, then had it put on DVD. That's from Channel 15, the ABC affiliate in our area (Myrtle Beach SC).

Paul has passed on rest in peace and thank you for the music.

I don’t think that audience was prepared to get their faces melted this hard

These guys are always a treat to see in concert!! My first show back in 2013, I thought the concert would be 1hr and 30 just like any concert but they play for 3 hours which still blows my mind

The song was written by Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neil, & Criss Oliva!! The band was call Savatage & they rocked the Tampa, FL rock clubs!! Sadly, on October 17, 1993, Criss was killed & his wife Dawn was critically injured. There was a days long roxk festival called Livestock Festival in a small town just north of Tampa, FL, called Zephyrhills. Some of the town did not want to have the Livestock Festival. It would bring drugs & booze to Zephyrhills. Jon & Dawn were headed north on Hwy 301. The male person who killed Criss & badly injured Dawn was a drunk driver, but this 7 time DUI convict was going to his job. He had a BAL of .294!! Cars were parked along either side of 301. The drunk was also impatient with the traffic going south. He tried to pass the people in front of him and slammed head on into Criss & Dawn!! He was eventually convicted of DUI #8!! He was found guilty of DUI & vehicular homicide etc. and spent an entire 18 months in prison!! Eighteen months for causing the death of Criss!!??!!?? The death just broke Criss' brother, Jon! Criss' beloved wife Dawn was never the same. So much pain that never healed. On January 11, 2005, Dawn joined Criss in heaven!! Paul O'Neil has passed too. You can google Criss' name on you tube to watch and listen to Criss play that guitar!!

The whole concept founded and based on legendary Metal Band SAVATAGE!!

The Original lineup!!! This was before the band was split into East/West coast versions. I will never forget seeing the first couple of years of this awesome group. Back then it was about the music and the story behind it. It definitely was magical!

So many legends on stage together. Al with facial hair, Paul without...Mark Wood, Jon Oliva....Epic...

I’m ex-Catholic, and this still makes me believe than any contemporary Christian music.

Have seen TSO several times. Always a great show !!!!

My favorite holiday song! They rock 🤘🏼❤️💕🎶🌲

never watched an episode of that scary womans show

Savatage forever!!

Ah, yes. Song #12 from the Dead Winter Dead CD by Savatoge. Damn, does THIS ever bring back memories.

I saw TSO for the first time just a couple days ago Thursday, December 26th (2019) in St. Louis. SPECTACULAR! Honestly the lights were a bit over the top but that's one of the trademarks of their shows--lasers, smoke, fire, snow, multi-screen video, rising/descending light clusters and musician platforms, etc. Almost like there is more focus in the lighting and effects than the excellent music. No complaints here just still in analysis mode of an amazing show. Highly recommended. As a musician/performer myself it's very interesting the diverse crowd they attract: young and old, blue jeans and teeshirts to tuxes, families to rockers. Pretty cool model for success. Very memorable evening!