Popular Post Yessongs Posted December 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2021 Went to this car show here locally with my buddy Todd, he is retiring as a “firefighter” here next month after 35 years on the force. This is typical of the car shows here, jacked up Japanese Imports are pretty much the order of the day. Some great rides, these guys put a lot of money into their cars for sure. I think I would look great though driving one of these down HWY 101 here locally…….I am Vin Diesel LOL! So wifey and I went and saw the “Trans Siberian Orchestra”concert here at SAP Arena. Hit “Krung Thai” restaurant before the show, my favorite is the “Pineapple Fried Rice” Always good. Have heard about these guys for years, just never got the opportunity to see them live. 25 years they have been around. I am sorry I waited so long. Good lord what a performance. So who are these guys and what kind of music do they play? Well they encompass what I think are the following; a little “Electric Light Orchestra” “Metallica/Linkin Park” throw in a little “Adele, Celine Dion and Sarah McLachlan” and we might have a pretty good mix of what this concert is about. They play a "Christmas Theme” of music I guess is the best way to describe it, but let me tell you, they are NOT playing “Jingle Bells” “Silent Night” or “I saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus” LOL! They did play “O Come All Ye Faithful” but certainly not the way I have always heard it! This one Guitarist has this Black Gibson, this guy played a solo and “shredded" for this song that was off the chart! One of the other guys has a “Gibson Flying V” and just shreds on a few of their songs. They have this guy, anyone know who James Earl Jones is? This guy comes on stage and tells these various stories that have something to do with “Sarajevo 12/24” He has this booming voice that just resonates over the entire arena and it is “Mesmerizing” After he talks, he walks off stage and the band just delivers. I mean these guys are phenomenal players, they play this metal type of music that has “Christmas annotations" to it, it is just unbelievable how good and “In Your Face” it sounds! I mean song after song, just amazing. But they do have these gals come out and sing too, they slow it down a bit, piano, organ, both women and men, they just let you relax till the big boys come out again. Who ever designed this show, the engineering guys and the lighting rigs, kudos to them. I have seen in my opinion, some of the greatest shows in music history with respect to lighting. Pink Floyd, Genesis and Roger Waters back in 2010 to name a few but…..these guys and their show are right up there with the “Bigs” of all time. “Carol Of The Bells” “Railroad Orchestra" were the last songs they played….brought the house down. What an ending to a great night. Highly recommended to see these guys live in person. Wifey was ecstatic. 7 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 And a video wifey took of the final 2 songs with her Iphone. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) Great quality pics Mike, TFP. I can't help thinking that this level of customization is a tad over the top, well it is for me lol. Music's not for me either Mike but i have to say the light show is impressive but i'd need me sunglasses lol Edited December 8, 2021 by Pumpuynarak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Great report Yes.... Looks like Santa shaved off his beard. 5555555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Forgot to mention ( not that anyone cares) these tickets were only $45 each...given today's concert prices, a real bargain to say the least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 7:33 PM, Pumpuynarak said: Great pics Mike, TFP. I can't help thinking that this level of customization is a tad over the top, well it is for me lol. Music's not for me either Mike but i have to say the light show is impressive but i'd need me sunglasses lol I also have to admit that this modern big-wheel, belly-on-the-ground look does nothing for me at all; as for the music, that's quite the production and more than worth the ticket cost, for sure... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 5 hours ago, maipenrai said: I also have to admit that this modern big-wheel, belly-on-the-ground look does nothing for me at all; as for the music, that's quite the production and more than worth the ticket cost, for sure... Now i'm a great car fan as you probaly know lol and i regularly watch Kindig Customs on tv here in Thailand. There level of customization is perfect for me, what a brilliant workshop and the skills of the guys that work there is quite outstanding along with the finished article imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 9:33 AM, Pumpuynarak said: Great quality pics Mike, TFP. I can't help thinking that this level of customization is a tad over the top, well it is for me lol. Music's not for me either Mike but i have to say the light show is impressive but i'd need me sunglasses lol Sorry for the confusion Mike, i've now amended my post to show "Great Quality Pics" as i can agree with you, the content of my post was somewhat contradictory, i'm 71yo now ya know lol. When i refer to your quality pics mate i do so cos of the clarity and everything else that goes into the mix to produce such quality (i'm no camera expert), you obviously know what you're doing and are using quality camera gear. Hope that explains my posting shortcomings, i would'nt want to upset you for the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 16 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: Now i'm a great car fan as you probaly know lol and i regularly watch Kindig Customs on tv here in Thailand. There level of customization is perfect for me, what a brilliant workshop and the skills of the guys that work there is quite outstanding along with the finished article imo. Love watching " Kounts Customs" here on the History Channel with their shop in Las Vegas, next time wifey and I are there, we are going on the tour to see the facility. I really like too watching the "Mecum Auctions" here where some of the best cars in the world are for sale. Out of my league for sure. 15 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: Sorry for the confusion Mike, i've now amended my post to show "Great Quality Pics" as i can agree with you, the content of my post was somewhat contradictory, i'm 71yo now ya know lol. When i refer to your quality pics mate i do so cos of the clarity and everything else that goes into the mix to produce such quality (i'm no camera expert), you obviously know what you're doing and are using quality camera gear. Hope that explains my posting shortcomings, i would'nt want to upset you for the world. Cliff, no worries. I am sure you are disappointed that this tour is not coming to "Korat" one of the top spots in the world for bands to come play you know? LOL! Yeah don't upset me more then I already am....wifey told me yesterday that sometimes I am "kind of lazy" I told her if she is not happy with me she can move on back to Thailand you know? I told her if she gives me any more shit, I will personally send her to "Korat" where your wife will immediately begin to re-train her on how to treat a man.....Issan style?? How dare she interrupt me when I am watching Steph Curry try to break the "3 point" Basketball shooting record of all time. Asking me to take out the trash when The Warriors are on TV?? Can you tell your wife to be prepared, I will send this "city bitch" over to her for a 2 week comprehensive and full re-training program LOL! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Yessongs said: I will personally send her to "Korat" where your wife will immediately begin to re-train her on how to treat a man.....Issan style?? No probs mate, i'd love to have two beauties to fantasize over lol. I have to say wifey just gets better and better as the years go by, her caring attitude, tolerance and understanding of the needs of an old farang who recently experienced ill health are very impressive. I'm one happy man and no doubt your indifference with your lovely wifey will be very short lived. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Yessongs said: Love watching " Kounts Customs" here on the History Channel with their shop in Las Vegas, Another one i watch is "Counting Cars", is this the same as you are referring to ? its gotta be as its located in Las Vegas. The head honcho wears a bandana. Edited December 9, 2021 by Pumpuynarak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 16 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: No probs mate, i'd love to have two beauties to fantasize over lol. I have to say wifey just gets better and better as the years go by, her caring attitude, tolerance and understanding of the needs of an old farang who recently experienced ill health are very impressive. I'm one happy man and no doubt your indifference with your lovely wifey will be very short lived. Yeah glad all is well with you and wifey, just joking about Rachanee. She too let's me get away with alot of things, wifey #1 would not. She is getting "Americanized" pretty quickly here though. It is fun to kind of f**k with her at times. She is starting to understand "American humor" Last week I got this can of Almonds right? Told her that I read that if you eat a good amount of these as a guy, it will make your dick bigger?? She brings it over to me and says " OK Ka, you need to eat more then?? She has a dry sense of humor at times LOL! Not trying to get into your personal issues, you had a health problem recently? Are you Ok now? E-mail me if you want. 16 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: Another one i watch is "Counting Cars", is this the same as you are referring to ? its gotta be as its located in Las Vegas. The head honcho wears a bandana. Sorry..yeah Counting Cars is the one in Las Vegas...great show and you can go there and take a tour of the facility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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