Night Castle

~ Release by Trans‐Siberian Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 7 available)

Annotation

Sub-Optimal Credits

Gospel choir: Keith Jacobs, Lucille Jacobs, Nathaniel Jacobs, Sheila Upshaw
Child Choir: The American Boychoir (Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Litton-Lodal Music Director)

"Sparks" and parts of "Moonlight and Madness" were originally recorded by Slowburn at Electric Ladyland Studios
"Believe" was originally recorded by Savatage for the Atlantic album "Streets" based on the musical Gutter Ballet

Management: Night Castle Management Inc./Adam Lind, Kenneth Kaplan, Adam Seidel, Josh Ruzansky
Band artist development: Dina Fanai
Legal representation: Nicholas C. Ferrara, Esq., for Serling, Rooks & Ferrara LLP
Additional legal representation: Avi Skoff, Ross Charap, Paul Fakler and Julie Stark for Moses and Singer LLP; Phil Beck, Maura Anderson and Debbie Pound for Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP; Ron Weaver for Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Accounting: Robert Bandman and Alvin Handwerker for Prager & Fenton LLP
A&R: Gregg Nadel
Cover and interior art: Greg Hildebrandt
Packaging management: Pamela Simon

Recorded and mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida
Additional recording and mixing at Electric Lady Studios, Soundtrack Studios and Stellar Productions Inc., New York City
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City

Additional pre-production for "Sparks" and "The Lion's Roar": Paul Silverstein

Story by Paul O'Neill
Additional Latin translation and Paul O'Neill's Latin tutor: Dr. Clement Kuehn

Endorsers: John Walker and Chris Cannella for Jackson/Fender Guitars, David Ellefson, Hartley and Mary Peavey for Peavey, Matt Masciandaro for ESP Guitars, Evan O'Brien for Korg, Yamaha Corporate Artist Affairs, Tommy Dougherty for TKL Cases, Richard Coco for Labella Strings, Tony Pinheiro for DR Strings, Bobby Duncan for Roland Drums, Steve Riskin for Paiste Cymbals, Derek Wolford and Mike Farriss for Pearl Drums, Valerie Corabi, Mike Hatzinger for Line 6, Randy Hargis for Akai and Gibraltar Hardware, Bryan Lanser for Muse Research, Terry Day for D'Andrea Picks, Kiersten Holland, Dave Paiva, Mark McKinnon at Cube Services, Steve Lobmeier for D'Addario Strings, David Lienhard for Dean Markley Strings Endorsements, Steinway Pianos, Dick Boak, Chris Thompson, James Mason for Martin Guitars, Steve Christmas for Vater Sticks, Marco Soccoli, Ben Davies for Vic Firth Sticks

Thanks for touring crew and vendors: Elliot Saltzman, David Comeau, Jeff Boguski, Patrick Whitley, Bryan Hartley, Dan Cassar, Kenny Silva, Jeff Snider, Carl Acampora, Steve Roman, Andy Omilanowski, Kyle Sabel, Cris Lepurage, Imy James, Ed Halverson, Ronnie Hise, Eric Gormley and all crew members, Steve Trudell for Trudell Orchestras and Choirs, Marc Raymond, Burton Tenenbein and John Lunio for Epic Technologies, Todd Johnson and Harry Witz for Claire Global, Doug Adams, Lorenzo Cornacchia and Fiona Thain for Pyrotek Special Effects and Laser Design Productions, Bryan E. White and Eric Pearce for SGPS / Showrig Inc., John Wiseman and Val Daukstes for Chaos Visual Productions, Jack Calmes and Jimmy Page for Syncrolights, Bob Hughes for All Access Staging, Paul Potenza for Potenza Enterprises Inc., Allan Thrasher for Wildfire Coach Leasing, Jeremy Schilling for Road Radios, Lew Blevins for Tour Supply, Carol Saltzman for Imperial American Express Travel Services, Tommy Booth for TNT / Relativity Travel, Justin Carbone for Sound Moves, Sue Pye and Mac Metzger for Tourcats Catering, Marc Gratton for More Excellent Catering

Special Thanks: Adam Lind, Kenneth Kaplan, Adam Seidel, Josh Ruzansky, Elliot Saltzman, Nick Ferrata esq., Dina Fanai, Robin Lewis, Larry Greer, Debby Diamond, Jozef Sabovcik, Scott Shannon, Todd Pettengill, Mason Dixon, Bill Louis, Dave Jockers, Jon Zellner, Pat Martin, Cornel Bogdan, Tony Gates, Brent Alberts, Doug Podell, Charlie Lake, Jon O'Dea, Kevin Vargas, Ken Payne, John Cooper, Byrd, Bob Buchman, Keith Hastings, Scott Schubert, Tom Hanrahan, Jay Nachlis, Mark Edwards, Brent Johnson, Smokey Rivers, Bob "Kelly" Kelleher, Jules Belkin, Michael Belkin, Barry Gabel, Randy Henner, Jack Orbin, Neil Jacobsen, Dave Chesler, Scott Zeiger, Miles Wilkin, Tom Bennett, Felix Sebacious, Ute Linhart, Bryan Hartley, Marc Geiger, Mike Rosenfeld, Carol Thornhill, Edgar Jerins, Jason Flom, Arnaud Durieux, Jon Nardachone, Wolfgang Rott, Steve Black, Paul Gargano, Antonella DiSaverio, Lynne Wakefield, Dione Dirito, Alan Rommelfanger, Beth Smith, Gary Gunas, Steve Habl, Kathleen Murphy, Andy Secher, Patti Russo, Gary Muchmore, Raymie Kopels, Clay Marshall, George Simone, Tom Morris, Jim Morris, Ryan Seay, Lee Foster, Kevin Brennan, Michael E. Uslan, Ken Thornhill, Chris Rich, Jeff Thompson, Joshua Dick, Tim Baker, Kid Rock and Bobby Ritchie Jr., Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna and family, Dee Snider and family, Meat Loaf, Olaf Schroeder, Steven Lee, Steven Rosenberg, Rita Chan, Maja Pollack, Mary Efremov, Michael Slav, Nick Efremov, Nicole Murawsky, Dante Vittone, Robert Hearn, The Willis family, Michael Rooney, Higginson's AC, Sal Cataldi, Kaitlin Lindsey, Jacky Agudelo, Lou Plaia, Matt Masciandaro and ESP, Tommy Dougherty at TKL Cases, Todd Confessore, Mark Weiss, Lewis Lee, Bob Carey, James Griffin, Guy Cerrito, Vic Cipullo and the New York City Police Department, Courtney Kuhnz, Dr. Clement Kuehn, John Falenski, the Beasleys, Fred and Shanta Weiss, the Ortiz family, DL and Marilyn Livinston, Mr. and Mrs. T. Bob and Julie Wilson, the Bohannon Family, Henry Wilson, Curt Harbsmeier, Judy Scott, Ed Ducar, Glenn Parker, the Julianos, Patricia Meyer, Gloria and Herbert Jones, Margaret Britt, David Clement, Jackie Folcom, Larry Collier, Vicki Schrock, Connee Mae, Libby Gonzalez, Michelle Counter, Josie Montelenoe, Marcie Dershimer, Sue Ramer, Mike and Linda Fuqua, Bo and Larry Razzano, Katlynn Messmer, the Purvis family, the Robinson family, Kathy Marks, the Green Swamp 4-H Club, Imperial Polk Obedience Club, June Lyness, Jane Mendleson, Carlton Music, Carolyn Baldwin, Carol and Barney Barnett, Igor Carcich, Dave Stuart, Elizabeth Purcell, Gwendolyn Brown, Todd Sands, Brian Reichow, Laurian Mohai, Bob Daitz, Fred Ryan, Michael Johnson, Bo Holst, Joe Mueller, Carly Vena, Jennifer Plonski, Peter Farkas, Billy Freed, Glen Bratcher, Marty Rothschild, Ermy Rosales, Guy Lavalle, Darryl Sage, Kelly Dunne, Mathew Kushner, Tommy Booth, Peter Scher, Chris Rich, Suzi Zwak, Dan Fasciano, Yan Krainert, Dana John, Laura Donkervoet, Louis DiLorenzo, Nik Chinboukas, Bryan Pettibone, Jordan Wolosky, Vinny Fodera, Dr. Lauren Nations and Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Sheriff Grady Judd and family and the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Michael Moeller, Charles "Chip" Inman, Katie Petro, Angie Knipfler, Leslie Stewart, Tesh and Tina Nawada, Bradley Bartel, Obama Hlalah, Henry Wilson, Curt Harbsmeier, Judy Scott, Ed Ducat, Glenn Parker

Above and beyond thanks: Edgar Bronfman Jr., Lyor Cohen, Craig Kallman, Julie Greenwald, Livia Tortella, Sam Schwam, Pete Ganbarg, Gregg Nadel, Margo Scott, Jack McMorrow, Larry Alessandrini, Matt Engelman, Adam Abramson, Jonathan Feldman, Camille Hackney, Sheila Richman, Dan Grossman, Paul Sinclair, Geraldine Chung, Eric Snowden, Amanda Alferi, David Saslow, Jason Pleskow, Kevin Weaver, Sharon Master-Cohen, Craig Rosen, Vicky Camera, Liz Barrett, Pamela Simon, Pam Natale, David Harrigan

Family thanks: the O'Neill family, Charlotte Callen and the Callen family, Eliza Green, Oliver and Gretchen Kinkel, Barbara Bronkie, Robert Kinkel Sr., Kathy and Nicholas Oliva, the Oliva family, the Pitrelli family, the Middleton family, the Caffery family, the Plate and Tarr family, Nicholas and Rose Loya and family, Patty Eisenhart, Bruce Trinkley, Kathy Shatto and family, Tina Pediford and family, the Lind family, the Kaplan family, the Vittone family, the Rodgers family, the Efremov family

Extra special thanks: Colin Egan, Pattie Jordan and the Loews Theater in Jersey City

In memory of Daryl Pediford, Craig Redden, Anthony Gagliano and Jan Callen

Eternal gratitude to Greg Hildebrandt and Jean Scrocco

Written for Desiree and Ireland Wilde O'Neill

Dedicated to Lance Graham, Angela Dawson, Keshia Thomas, Sempo Sugihara, John Rabe, Dirk Willems and the countless others like them

Annotation last modified on 2013-05-13 12:43 UTC.

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1Night Enchanted55:46
2Childhood Dreams
lead vocals:
Jay Pierce (Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist)
recording of:
Childhood Dreams
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Paul O’Neill Publishing, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
44:25
3Sparks
additional producer:
Paul Silverstein
choir vocals:
American Boychoir
lead vocals:
Tim Hockenberry
recording of:
Sparks
lyricist and composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
35:59
4The Mountain44:53
5Night Castle
lead vocals:
Jeff Scott Soto
recording of:
Night Castle
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
33:57
6The Safest Way Into Tomorrow
lead vocals:
Jay Pierce (Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist)
recording of:
The Safest Way Into Tomorrow
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
34:57
7Mozart and Memories4.55:16
8Another Way You Can Die
lead vocals:
Jeff Scott Soto
recording of:
Another Way You Can Die
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
33:54
9Toccata: Carpimus Noctem
recording of:
Toccata - Carpimus Noctem
arranger:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
arrangement of:
Toccata and Fugue in D minor "Dorian", BWV 538: I. Toccata
34:02
10The Lion’s Roar
additional producer:
Paul Silverstein
recording of:
The Lion’s Roar
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Al Pitrelli
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
quotes music from:
Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3: No. 2. Prélude in C‐sharp minor (The Bells of Moscow)
34:35
11Dreams We Conceive
lead vocals:
Jeff Scott Soto
recording of:
Dreams We Conceive
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
35:10
12Mother and Son
recording of:
Mother and Son
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
10:40
13There Was a Life
lead vocals:
Rob Evan
recording of:
There Was a Life
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
39:35
CD 2
#TitleRatingLength
1Moonlight and Madness55:04
2Time Floats On
lead vocals:
Jeff Scott Soto
recording of:
Time Floats On
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
33:37
3Epiphany
lead vocals:
Rob Evan
other vocals:
Bryan Hicks
recording of:
Epiphany
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
410:56
4Bach Lullaby
recording of:
Bach Lullaby
arranger:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
arrangement of:
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude
30:49
5Father, Son & Holy Ghost
lead vocals:
Jennifer Cella
recording of:
Father, Son & Holy Ghost
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Chris Caffery and Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
36:48
6Remnants of a Lullaby
lead vocals:
Jennifer Cella
recording of:
Remnants of a Lullaby
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
33:10
7The Safest Way Into Tomorrow (reprise)
lead vocals:
Jeff Scott Soto
recording of:
The Safest Way Into Tomorrow (reprise)
lyricist:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Jon Oliva
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
version of:
The Safest Way Into Tomorrow
31:43
8Embers
recording of:
Embers
composer:
Ireland Wilde O’Neill and Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
33:47
9Child of the Night43:27
10Believe
choir vocals:
American Boychoir
lead vocals:
Tim Hockenberry
cover recording of:
Believe
lyricist and composer:
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
publisher:
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Paul O’Neill Publishing and Songs of Universal, Inc.
36:12
11Nutrocker44:05
12Carmina Burana42:43
13Tracers
recording of:
Tracers
composer:
Jane Mangini, Paul O’Neill (US rock producer) and Al Pitrelli
publisher:
Paul O’Neill Publishing, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell (from 2009 to present)
35:47

Credits

Release

art direction and graphic design:David J. Harrigan III
design/illustration:Greg Hildebrandt
legal representation:Maura Anderson
Phil Beck
Ross Charap
Paul Fakler
Nicholas C. Ferrara
Debbie Pound
Avi Skoff
Julie Stark
Ron Weaver
mixer and recording engineer:Dave Wittman
additional engineer:Robert Kinkel
Kurdt Vanderhoof
assistant engineer:Pete Bischoff
Jason Blackerby
Sean Burnett (Engineer)
BJ Ramone
Joshua Ruzansky
co-producer:Robert Kinkel
producer:Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
mastering:Ted Jensen (American mastering engineer)
additional bass:Jeff Allegue
Alicia Crawford
Max Johnson (Bassist)
additional drums (drum set):Jason Gianni
additional guitar family:Trey Tosh
additional trumpet:Jay Coble (Trumpeter)
Peter Evens
bass:Chris Altenhoff
Johnny Lee Middleton
bass, guitar and membranophone:Dave Wittman
drums (drum set):John O’Reilly (drummer)
Jeff Plate
guitar family:Chris Caffery
Angus Clark
Paul O’Neill (US rock producer)
Al Pitrelli
Alex Skolnick
keyboard:Luci Butler
Shih-Yi Chiang
Robert Kinkel
Jane Mangini
Jon Oliva
Derek Wieland
strings:Lowell Adams
Karen Dumke
Lei Liu
Chizuko Matsusaka
Caitlin Moe
Anna Phoebe
Sarah Shellman
Alison Zlotow
violin:Roddy Chong (Fiddler from Kevin Costner & Modern West)
background vocals:Steve Broderick
Luci Butler
Jennifer Cella
Britney Christian
Rob Evan
Dina Fanai
Tommy Farese
Allison Flom
Tony Gaynor
Christie George
Alexa Goddard
Erin Henry
Steena Hernandez
Kelly Keeling
Robert Kinkel
Danielle Landherr
Kristin Lewis Gorman
James Lewis (Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist)
Tany Ling
Sanya Mateyas
Ireland Wilde O’Neill
Valentina Porter
Andrew Ross (Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist)
Bart Shatto
Evan Shyer
Abby Skoff
Zak Stevens
Adrienne Warren
Scout Xavier
choir vocals:Keith Jacobs
Lucille Jacobs
Nathaniel Jacobs
Sheila Upshaw
spoken vocals:Khanh Ong
Nga Nguyen
Nhattien Nguyen
Truc Xuan Le
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2295968 [info]
ASIN:US: B002K9RTR6 [info]
other databases:https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Trans-Siberian_Orchestra/Night_Castle/253082 [info]

Release group

associated singles/EPs:Night Enchanted
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/327285 [info]
Wikidata:Q4016331 [info]