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Night Castle

Trans-Siberian Orchestra · 2009

121 min · 26 tracks · progressive rock

A theatrical blend of progressive rock and orchestral elements, weaving stories through intricate melodies and dynamic arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • theatrical storytelling elements
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2009, 'Night Castle' was Trans-Siberian Orchestra's first studio album since the death of co-founder Paul O'Neill. This marked a transition period for the band, as they sought to maintain their signature sound while exploring new musical narratives. The album followed their successful holiday-themed projects and showcased a more expansive storytelling approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Symphony X· Nightwish

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Night Enchanted 5:46
  • 2 Childhood Dreams 4:25
  • 3 Sparks 5:59
  • 4 The Mountain 4:53
  • 5 Night Castle 3:57
  • 6 The Safest Way Into Tomorrow 4:57
  • 7 Mozart and Memories 5:16
  • 8 Another Way You Can Die 3:54
  • 9 Toccata: Carpimus Noctem 4:02
  • 10 The Lion’s Roar 4:35
  • 11 Dreams We Conceive 5:10
  • 12 Mother and Son 0:40
  • 13 There Was a Life 9:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Moonlight and Madness 5:04
  • 2 Time Floats On 3:37
  • 3 Epiphany 10:56
  • 4 Bach Lullaby 0:49
  • 5 Father, Son & Holy Ghost 6:48
  • 6 Remnants of a Lullaby 3:10
  • 7 The Safest Way Into Tomorrow (reprise) 1:43
  • 8 Embers 3:47
  • 9 Child of the Night 3:27
  • 10 Believe 6:12
  • 11 Nutrocker 4:05
  • 12 Carmina Burana 2:43
  • 13 Tracers 5:47

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