Paul O’Neill
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Paul O’Neill was an American music producer, composer, and songwriter best known as the creator and guiding force behind the progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American
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composer ⓘ human ⓘ music producer ⓘ record producer ⓘ songwriter ⓘ |
| activity |
produced albums for Savatage
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wrote and arranged rock operas ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Savatage
NERFINISHED
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthName | Paul O’Neill NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| collaboratedWith |
Al Pitrelli
NERFINISHED
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Jon Oliva NERFINISHED ⓘ members of Savatage ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| creativeRoleIn |
arranging orchestral elements for rock music
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production of Trans-Siberian Orchestra albums ⓘ songwriting for Trans-Siberian Orchestra ⓘ |
| creatorOf | Trans-Siberian Orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
composition
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music production ⓘ songwriting ⓘ |
| genre |
heavy metal
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progressive rock ⓘ rock ⓘ symphonic rock ⓘ |
| influencedGenre |
progressive rock
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symphonic metal ⓘ |
| knownFor |
founding Trans-Siberian Orchestra
NERFINISHED
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producing rock and metal concept albums ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| name | Paul O’Neill NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nationality | United States of America ⓘ |
| notableFor | elaborate rock-theater style live shows with Trans-Siberian Orchestra ⓘ |
| notableSongwritingTheme |
Christmas and holiday-themed rock music
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redemption and spiritual journeys ⓘ |
| notableWork | Trans-Siberian Orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
composer
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music producer ⓘ record producer ⓘ songwriter ⓘ |
| primaryInstrumentRole | non-performing personnel ⓘ |
| primaryMedium |
rock operas
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studio recordings ⓘ |
| role | creator and guiding force behind Trans-Siberian Orchestra ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
conceptual, narrative-driven albums
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fusion of classical and rock music ⓘ use of orchestral arrangements in rock ⓘ |
| workFocus | concept albums with narrative themes ⓘ |
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