GottaDEAL 2025 Prize Club Discussion Thread

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[Gator Pam]

For the holiday season. Symphony North - The Bell Ringer. I listen on YouTube.

Recorded during lockdown, there are two versions:

 

Full band playthrough:

 

 

or the version I prefer…

Full band play through with story narration between songs to tell the full concept:

 

 

While not flashy like Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s live shows, the approach is the same. A Christmas-themed tale with rock music, including both original rock songs and classic Christmas carols done in a rock style.

 

While a rock album, like T-SO it is very musical theater in approach. I definitely enjoy it at Christmas.