Trans-Siberian Orchestra: O' Come All Ye Faithful/O' Holy Night

November 15, 2010, Rose Garden Arena in Portland Oregon. Al Pitrelli on guitar, rocking my all-time favorite instrumental TSO song, which can be found on their "Christmas Eve And Other Stories" album.

[@karenreardon5398]

Al Pitrelli killed it! Magnificent guitarist.

[@justinflack5764]

I'm going to see Trans sibarin orchestra on December 2024 can't wait

[@bkeels002]

This solo right here deserves to be right up there with the greatest guitar solos of history.

[@Jared_Dill]

💯💯🖤🖤🖤🫂🤝🤝🤘🤘💯🙏🤝🤝👍🫶🥰🙏😎🤘💯💯

[@jb111082]

It's at least in the discussion

[@user-lg9hv4ty6y]

He makes it look easy...

[@wrawrer]

I have to be honest@@user-lg9hv4ty6y I feel Alex Skolnick did the solo more justice (East TSO Troupe)

[@terryparson9421]

Their drummer is no slouch either reminds me of Bonham🥁🥁

[@ShannonGrover]

I don't care what time of year it is, I can listen to these guys year round. They are amazing musicians.

[@johnathoncolman6083]

Seriously one of the best Christmas song adaptations ever created

[@timkrause4098]

And God smiled...

[@13thBear]

Tim Krause ...while playing His air guitar.

[@Jared_Dill]

😊😊😊

[@DavidHughMusing]

If you've never seen TSO and you're also a Christmas person- who says "Merry Christmas" and not "Enjoy your holiday"... you need to see TSO. It'll make your season, same as a theatre production of "A Christmas Carol" can do. It puts me in the mood, and brings me joy.

[@peterkizer6163]

I've never seen 'em (I'm not much of a concert goer, anyway); but I do have 3-4 of their CDs, as well as downloaded music. I was just sitting here thinking, how can I, as one who loves Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," enjoy TSO so very much? Dunno, just a Christmas mystery, I guess ;-)

[@jsshay01]

Peter Kizer Same! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@jonshelton1224]

Friggin' incredible guitar tone!!! I have watched this a million times...Al nailed this one!!!

[@suemaddern9317]

Amazing

[@mrlionel1965]

Rest In Peace Paul O'Neil. Thank you so much for giving us these great arrangements. It is because of Paul that we have TSO. He will never be forgotten. What an incredible and talented musician. Damn anyhow...😢

[@Jared_Dill]

❤❤❤🫶🫶🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🤝🤝😭😢🫂🫂

[@darrenboothe8237]

Who ever is watching this just saw them in concert for the first time it was so amazing love and joy to all and Merry Christmas to all.

[@janetbookless6784]

I'm 70 years old and this is the greatest turn on in my life!!

[@youngmindedman]

I love it too; I'm 81.

[@tamemedown5545]

It's not a concert, it is an experience!

[@PeteDriver530]

AMEN!!!

[@budlinton3313]

MOST DEFINATLY!!!!

[@richardwhite9975]

Yes it was,

[@teteasailo749]

it will be for sure..wished i could see them playing live..it will be a dream come true😭

[@ethangplayspiano8993]

@@teteasailo749 they are doing a live event on December 18th

[@martinw1225]

This has to be Al’s best performance of this song, this performance is truly special. You can really see the passion in his face, he’s totally in tune with his guitar and the part at the end is just phenomenal. Al makes his guitar sing and it’s beautiful. The best TSO performance of this song I’ve seen. I always come back to this video each year. TSO really is a one of a kind experience-every year is amazing.

[@reston81]

This song brings tears of joy everytime

[@phillipjohnson7583]

A band that actually found their true calling...they should be proud because they sure are cool as hell!!!

[@kathleenrushing6897]

Amen

[@danap851]

yes they are :)))

[@derekpetersen7571]

I listen to TSO anytime of the year all year long and then some. Lol they are so talented

[@terripike6592]

I was able to see them for the first time in my life on 12/6/2019, in Wichita, KS. I felt such a lift of praise.

[@ninamartinez2239]

I would absolutely love to see them like that had to be awesome.

[@Mendezsonora]

I love that sound is aweson incredible

[@scottkeppler7442]

Congrats I seen them three times in buffalo so want to see them for my fourth time.

[@donaldleroy6502]

Yes I've seen them live twice, each show slightly different than the other, and you're right about being uplifted nothing else like it is there

[@donaldleroy6502]

@@dpflack1744 yes but it was reasonably loud and 100pct incredibly awesome, I hope to God that eventually we'll go back to the OLD normal so you, me, we, can all see them

[@darrenkrukiel]

This is PROOF that they aren’t “dubbing”. I’ve been a fan since they began as a group... I’ve attended every East Coast Show in New Jersey since they first toured. I can say they are the REAL DEAL. God Bless em. I look forward to seeing them every Christmas season. Great orchestra

[@wallyjimmo4030]

A sad day with the passing of Paul O'Neill, the founder of this great Orchestra of talent...Rest in Peace..

[@tobyritenour124]

Saw them in Greeneville SC AWESOME UNFORGETABLE

[@dwightb3405]

Well said

[@devildaughter96]

@@dwightb3405 uhghjjvv

[@donaldleroy6502]

Yes absolutely

[@kathleenduggan9955]

Paul O’Neill and I are alumni at the same high school

[@michaelparks5516]

Now, this is how you blend metal and classical.

[@michaelparks5516]

Watch out, Slash.

[@jordanb433]

Ha, Al is fantastic. Slash, however, is a true God of guitar playing.

[@sweatshirt029]

Jordan Bannantine actually slash is fairly mediocre. what is impressive about him, is the size of his ego. that thing is huge. but repetitive pentatonic box square rhythms are pretty boring, and thats about all he plays.

[@GuitarAlex]

sweatshirt029 Slash is amazing. While he may not be in the top 10 guitarists for me, but he is definitely in the top 100. Now, I understand that you have an opinion, but I'd like you to look back at your comment, and then think about it again. While you are thinking about it, think to yourself if you can play his hardest solo (matter of opinion, so I won't give you what solo to think of). If you can play it perfectly, or even jam with it a bit, then you have the right to say that he is mediocre. If not, say he is a good guitarist, but not your favorite. I play the guitar, and I know the hard work it takes. If you do, you will understand, if not, you won't, and not realize that songs may be harder than they seem.

[@sandiduran6538]

Guitar Alex

[@tabbygail7]

This may sound corny to some but as a devout Christian as well as a guitar fanatic I found TSO to be perfect union of glorious praise and inspirational rock. This medley always overwhelms me and means so much to me. God bless Paul O'Neil for producing this and all the talented musicians who make it live nightly.

[@karenbellfield5763]

I totally agree! Karen in PA

[@badideass]

you should listen to Savatage, who they use to be, Criss Oliva was a God on guitar.

[@olddocman]

My only regret here is YT will allow me only one thumbs up man. Couldnt agree more.

[@andy3981]

I am a polytheist and I agree with you!

[@darrellbillings268]

tabbygail7 i find their music soothing & pleasurable it so relaxing never hear a better blend of metal & classical

[@ebarnes442]

Until you've seen this live you simply have no idea how good it is.

[@timkrause4098]

Amen!

[@tornadoe13]

I wish I could but due to their special effects, I would probably end up deaf, blind and with never ending migraines. Still.. what a way to go..

[@Jane-se1zq]

I have seen TSO live many times with Family

[@collinsacheampong5867]

I bet it is.

[@ruthcook4397]

Eric Barnes 8h5

[@honestbutugly]

never heard of anyone who saw this that was ever the least disappointed, the show amazes me everytime

[@teresamerrick3541]

On November 28, my husband and I celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary. We have chosen to celebrate by going to see TSO in Phoenix on December 1st! I can’t wait! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas everyone!

[@carolineoffield3305]

Just seen them last night in Phoenix. What an amazing new show to experience! This is not a concert..This is a story shared through amazingly talented music ROCK ON TSO!

[@robertchappell3327]

Nobody does Christmas better. Amen 🙏

[@cherwhite9030]

I'm a pagan. It doesn't matter what you believe. Love & kindness transcends everything. This song always brings tears to my eyes.

[@Coryraisa]

Agreed. Love and kindness transcends all faiths and religions.

[@johndoe-ee8qi]

The more videos that I watch of them.I can not put into words how great they are.

[@sethheppner6761]

this is one of my favorite videos because you can see the passion on his face as he plays the solo. you don't get that too much anymore with these new guitar players.

[@maryshumate4629]

Nothing compares to seeing Al Pirrelli perform this in person...just magical!

[@citizen1741]

Cannot love this enough. The world needs this NOW.

[@Jared_Dill]

❤💯🤝🫂

[@conniee.]

So this is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 😲😃👍🏾🎼🎵🎶🔊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@danilogomes4310]

am I the only one who misses Savatage?! please come back! tso during the holidays and savatage the rest of the year...

[@danrue937]

There my Christmas present 🎁 awesome sounds and humble awesome people god bless

[@tonyapayne66]

I never would have believed this Alabama model/ extreme country girl would ever follow an "orchestra", but here I am, and here I go with you guys for as long as I breathe.....

[@georgeconnor4519]

Just saw their Christmas show in Philadelphia. First half Christmas second half vintage TSO. Wizards on Winter my favorite!!!!!

[@rgiearcillas4127]

1st man i saw played guitar like this.that was so Amazing and passionate. whole in my life guitar sing ocome holy faithful its always reminds me it from the beggening until the end of my life thank you tso. . .

[@ramiedouglas5878]

3 years in a row this was a family tradition

[@pamelaoverbey5683]

Love love love this orchestra. Beautiful simply beautifuly played and displayed

[@blancaberggren3346]

You are the Best guitar player 🥰You really makes the guitar talk .

[@TheRusty13149]

FINALLY...I was blessed to hear TSO East perform last Wednesday night in Atlanta, GA, thought with my brother and sister-in-law rather than with my daughter. They exceeded ALL of my expectations! The music was simply fabulous and the light show was beyond compare! They performed "The Christmas Attic" LIVE for the very 1st time, and they didn't miss a note! It was wonderful! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...ALL AROUND THE WORLD!

[@crodrc51able]

This carol is powerful, and to play it like this is amazing. Absolute art.

[@empie45]

This is done with respect to the song with Rock-LOVE it ! I'm 66 yrs old and grew up with Rock and love the blending of Faith and Rock music. Thank you.

[@markkeeler2343]

That is why Skillet transcends all lines with their foundation being Jesus Christ as their source inspiration and power 🎚❤️🎶🎉🙏‼️

[@user-ru4hg2de5f]

I have always loved their music.❤❤❤❤

[@hawkboy1792]

The opening always brings me to tears

[@SDMFTommySick]

Al Pitrelli ROCKS!!!!!!!! Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Danger Danger, Asia, Savatage, Widowmaker

[@montanajack3695]

Can't hold a job? ;) Seriously, Al's the best thing this band has going for it. And he doesn't have to ham things up with the fist pumps or constant hair shaking.

[@bmdaddy53]

who says Christmas is dead and insignificant?? This amazing band embraces Christmas and they absolutely rock the house!!!!! Seeing t hem in Ontario, Ca.

[@thomascummimgs2256]

+bmdaddy53 Just saw them in Albany NY.......WOW!!!!

[@Skizzy034]

+Thomas Cummimgs Same here, it was incredible!

[@Kyrelel]

Christmas is dead and insignificant. Rock concerts, on the other hand .....

[@mikewazowski350]

I'm not sure any one has said Christmas is dead and insignificant (though I agree with Snooby66), but all religions are on a downward trend as a whole thanks to the Internet and higher level of education and information to the masses. Soon we will be celebrating the actual change of the season rather than mythical supernatural stories. I saw TSO last night and a black family behind me was sort of enjoying the show (not sure they liked the heavy metal sound). Then the big dragon eye came out (2nd half of the show) and TSO started to play other music. I could hear concerned comments from the father, "what is this?" and "no no no". The family promptly left. Obviously a confused family which thought they were getting a religious concert.

[@jsshay01]

Mike Wazowski Not sure where you’re coming from. All religion is definitely not dead! For music, there are so many really good Christian bands out there. I grew up on 60’s music and went to different concerts; J. Geils Band, U2, Prince, The Rolling Stones among them. U2 has been known as Christian from their beginning. Alice Cooper is a Christian, as is Justin Bieber(he has a following), the group P.O.D. and Brian Welch with Korn, to name a few. Christians and Christianity may be ignored, unreported and misrepresented but dead? Not a chance. When you start to look, you’ll find this. Committed Christians are everywhere and in every profession, including music. And, I hope you’ve had a good Christmas!

[@elielilamasabakhtani2730]

AL pitrelli is a good guitarist in TSO & Christmas songs... Idol in Malaysians.... His characteristics are very simple.. Full feeling the music notations... TSO the best performance in live recording... This video always famous..

[@madinilaldinpuii320]

Wow... Great Merry christmas 2019 🌲🌲🌲

[@mkajongte_dadisciple3592]

KRISMAS CHIBAI

[@madinilaldinpuii320]

Mizo ngei in han comment hi nuam e👍💜

[@mkajongte_dadisciple3592]

TSO hi chu an thiamin an bon em a ni

[@wimaxdigital]

Merry Chrysler.

[@madinilaldinpuii320]

@@wimaxdigital 👍🌲

[@stevencannalli6250]

TSO is a magic carpet ride for all ages , Merry Christmas to all

[@cindylouwall8427]

This show is intoxicating and so unbelievably perfect, an absolute must for family and friends to see together, the best Christmas gift from my daughter to my granddaughter and I to see together....both of us had chills and tears of amazement! 10+* every year!

[@TheE1961]

The Feel is truly remarkable,the goose bumps that shiver my body with the guitar playing is over whelming !

[@derekjolliffe8467]

I totally get what you mean!

[@davidgardiner4620]

Damn straight

[@reston81]

Amen

[@melissaobrien7162]

Omg this guy is freaking amazing wow

[@jaybramer3743]

Al Pitrelli ~ Alice Cooper, Megadeth, Savatage

[@zacharyroll2920]

I love how you can see how passionate he is about music while he is playing this, just look at his face, love when you allow yourself to get lost in music.

[@Lucarius1]

it's nearly June. Can I still listen to Christmas music? HAHAHA

[@pault1771]

Yes you can. It's May 1st, and I'm listening to it . It's a birthday gift to myself.

[@boodyho]

O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant Oh come ye O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him born the King of angels; O come let us adore him Christ The Lord. God of God light of light Lo he not the virgin's womb; Very God begotten not created: O come let us adore him Christ The Lord. Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation Sing all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest: O come, let us adore him, Christ The Lord See how the shepards summoned to his cradel, leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear we too will thither hend our joyful footsteps; O come, let us adore him, Christ The Lord Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, Christ The Lord.

[@TheRusty13149]

Amen! O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord, on His birthday!

[@ryancowell6738]

LordsMan Amen!!

[@LucasofJesus]

3 years late. Christmas is a pagan holiday and it is not his birthday. Jesus was most likely born in either September, October, or November. It says specifically in the Bible not to decorate your tree with gold and silver because that is how pagans would decorate their trees in honor of their god Molach, which they sacrificed live babies to. I still celebrate Christmas but I make sure it's in Jesus' name.

[@carolj2013]

You've totally missed the point, haven't you? The date is irrelevant. December 25 is as good as any other day, regardless of the reason. If you're truly celebrating Christmas in His name, then you're not worrying about the nit-picky stuff like the date.

[@josiespringfield4808]

Wonderful guitarist and Christmas is only 4 months away. Merry Christmas.

[@nadogrl]

Wow, in the 9 times that I have seen Al on their West tour, I don’t remember his playing being highlighted to this extent. Very cool!

[@wightangel]

Al Pitrelli first came to my notice when i bought Dead winter Dead in the early 90's. His guitar playing made me tingle back then and it still does now. He is supreme in his art. There is very few guitarists out there than can make my hairs go up and catch my breath like Al can. That is why he's my favourite guitarist of all time.

[@jettafixer7]

The musicians are so good. This song always gives me goose bumps:) I have seen live many times to.

[@donjuan9589]

2 day before christmas from semarang java indonesia. selamat Natal 🎄

[@thomsonnainggolan7193]

Now 2020,2 month before Christmas when covid19 occured.

[@kathleenduggan9955]

I finally saw them for the first time in 2014 in Houston, Texas... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FireJamUSA]

Seeing them live is definitely on my bucket list..

[@kdspa]

Once you go you'll feel the need to go. I went for the first time in 2004 and went every year after that.

[@waltbraden9705]

DULUTH GEORGIA ON THE 9 THE

[@montanajack3695]

Save your $$$...I've seen Meatloaf, Satriani, U2, etc., over the years...these guys have tried cop the Meatloaf/Lou Reed (Steve Hunter) Rock & Roll Animal sound and combine it with Pink Floyd/U2 theatrics...

[@kay-jf7wj]

Montana Jack so, what 's wrong with it if they have combined all those music styles and the did it in PERFECT way????

[@montanajack3695]

Perfect? Sorry, anything but. Nothing creative, nothing unique. Just a bunch of aging rockers flinging their hair around like they're still in their 20s laying on the affects pedals and the same old riffs. I do like their Christmas Canon -- love their production/version of it. IMHO, let the keyboardists lead the sound -- two incredible talents who are drowned by the guitar overplaying. (And I'm a guitarist myself..) BTW, you really didn't need all of the question marks. :)

[@bobheath1829]

i have seen them three times live, never forget.

[@OnTheFritz602]

Saw Al playing with Alice at the Fox in Detroit in 1990, and he was amazing, as was the entire show!

[@brookrhiannon]

I get to see them on the 30th of November and I am so excited!

[@shockthesystem2069]

Lucky!! I gotta wait till the 4th of December, Its better to see them before Christmas,

[@frankappleton8282]

Trans Siberia Orchestra, I keep going back to this song because it reels me in. In my mind, i play the drums to it.

[@mattlucas4046]

AL PITRELLI. MORE OF THIS PLEASE!! PEOPLE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE TALENT OF PLAYING GUITAR WITH ONE HAND SOMETIMES LIKE THIS GUY DOES. The SEBASTIAN BACH OF METAL!! A MUSICAL GENIUS.

[@jeantranberg5730]

Par Excellent Rendition of Holy Night..Not What I Expected

[@kenchampness8240]

Saw them live in Baltimore a few years ago. Absolutely the best concert I have ever been to. Would love to see them again.

[@Elizabeth0512]

Metal and Christmas.... Who knows it could be this good😍

[@sheilagoddard2199]

Ive seen this many times. They are Marvelous.

[@tylerfreeman7062]

one of my favourite bands thankfully i can play all of there music since im a pianist

[@christophercumming7426]

Very beautiful.i love this.group TSO Ii seen them live so.many.times they are the best

[@cortana1645]

Omg I can't wait to see them this Friday and this my first time going to their concert. I wish it was Friday already and i'm so excited. I love them

[@cyn37211]

Saw them in Nashville last month, they are so incredible. Al is such a gifted musician, I never get tired of watching him play that Les Paul

[@TomArayafied]

Oh my gosh. Got tickets to see them this weekend, at the Pepsi Center in Denver. I can't even express how excited I am. Got perfect seats..11 rows back and center...I am starting to get moist. :-)

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Trans Sibirian orchestra, I heard about the first time you were here. Sorry for missed you.

[@davidaustin6045]

saw them in Greenville S.C. on Friday past, great show as always

[@chrissyp2931]

I highly enjoyed this mix of Classical with Rock. Wow love it!

[@OUTFOXEM]

It's hilarious how many people go see TSO expecting a conservative symphonic Christmas experience, only to find out they bought tickets to a metal concert. Excellent stuff here.

[@austindenotter19]

i believe you are mistaken

[@Fran-sh6eu]

Actually, the first time I went many years ago, I knew TSO mixed classical & rock, but had no idea how much heavy metal was involved. Was never a metal fan in my younger years, but now I am hooked :)

[@hmpz36911]

OUTFOXEM A Savatage one at that, or at least Savatage mostly comprised much of the original line-up

[@leomarshall4059]

Didn't people learn their lesson from Electric Light Orchestra?

[@mgdarenz]

I saw the first tour in 1999, and I was the only one at that Seattle show with a Savatage, "Dead Winter Dead" long-sleeve on. Needless to say, at the signing tables after the show, Johnny Lee Middleton beckoned me to the front of the line, much to the bewilderment of the clueless crowd. Great memory. His smile was huge. hahaha

[@claudiabillock2125]

15 + years of TSO, back when Tommy Farese get aced us with his voice. An experience I look forward to every year

[@mackpainter7445]

I've sang oh holy night and never felt the emotions I do when hearing Al Petrelli playing it

[@museradio8283]

Timeless!! Its been and always will be a Christmas tradition to listen to "The Trans" REMARKABLE TALENT....STANDING O

[@maranatha8768]

Awesome Sound Beautiful work.

[@Timothy_Bradbury1952]

Stacey, thank you for sharing this outstanding performance. Not enough superlative adjectives to describe it. Blessings be upon you.

[@DTzerb]

Too bad that these days he doesn't improvise like this..this was perfectly done.

[@whypster9067]

TSO...what else can you say...Merry Christmas everyone!

[@mskatz2u]

Wowed every time I see them! It feels like Christmas, and love and joy.

[@bardstables8909]

This is the greatest group I've ever seen in concert. Love these guys! And what awesome musicians!

[@scottconner2058]

Wife and I have seen them 6 times. They are always without exception a great show!!!!!

[@martie13]

I saw them live a few years ago (as a Birthday/Christmas present to myself)! in D.C. Best present ever!

[@titanovterror]

This guy is the best part of the show

[@aliciacarrillolopez1876]

Exelente orchestra me gusta mucho

[@HyVeeMedia]

My husband and I saw TSO in Des Moines, Iowa six years ago. It was a magical experience 😁

[@k.delavega4743]

I saw them this past saturday night in Charlotte for the 5th. time. What a fantastic show!!! There is NO show like them. Their musianship IS 2nd. to NONE. It is a Christmas tradition to see them!!

[@TheRusty13149]

Breathtaking! Thanks for uploading, Stacey! Merry Christmas to all!

[@Greg-et2dp]

Trans-siberian orchestra you Christmas 🎄 music 🎄 is uplifting and awesome my friend

[@christophercumming9712]

Awesome and beautiful

[@salli4588]

Thanks for posting. Love this. Merry Christmas.

[@KathyMillionKitzmiller333]

This is how Christmas should sound !!! K