Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24: 9 Professional Arrangements
A symphonic rock instrumental combining "Carol of the Bells" with original material, inspired by a cellist who played in bombed-out Sarajevo during the Bosnian War.
"Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" is a rock symphony by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, famously merging heavy metal guitar riffs with orchestral arrangements. It reimagines "Carol of the Bells" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," becoming a staple of modern holiday music.
A symphonic rock composition famously combining traditional Christmas melodies with electric guitars and orchestral elements, originally released on the album "Christmas Eve and Other Stories".
A modern symphonic rock arrangement combining "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Shchedryk" (the Ukrainian melody behind "Carol of the Bells"), popularized as part of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's winter-themed concept albums.
"Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" combines "Carol of the Bells" with "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in a rock-opera style,
famously depicting a cellist playing in war-torn Sarajevo. It became Trans-Siberian Orchestra's signature piece,
blending classical motifs with heavy metal instrumentation.
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