11-15-2019, 11:59 PM
A new album would be a nice treat, though I'm not counting on it. And I don't mean any disrespect, but in a way, I think a new album without Paul at the helm would be refreshing. For me, NC and LFTL both felt a bit soulless, as if Paul was working from a formula (oh sure, the over-the-top theatrics were there, but it felt hollow to me, compared to the previous albums.) With Al or Jon possibly taking a more active role in putting a new album together, we might end up with something that takes TSO forward or, at the very least, feels a bit more heartfelt and a bit less mechanical. Of course, I'm sure a new album would have a ton of Paul's influence, and it should, but adding a fresh perspective could help.
I also really wish they'd take the Nightwish approach and work with a real symphony. For a band that calls itself Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their "orchestra" often sounds remarkably like a keyboard synth, especially on LFTL.
I also really wish they'd take the Nightwish approach and work with a real symphony. For a band that calls itself Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their "orchestra" often sounds remarkably like a keyboard synth, especially on LFTL.