Any suggestions about good Irish music DVDs?

dwinterfield · Post by **dwinterfield** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:34 pm

I have a good HD TV and surround sound set-up. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions of DVDs of Irish music that take full advantage of surround sound and similar technologies.

I'm not an IRTM purist although I won't going for a Clannard DVD.

Actually I'm also curious about good dvds that may not take fullest advantage of all a good sound/video system has to offer. Browsing the local Borders or Best Buy hasn't given me any ideas.

Thanks

lixnaw · Post by **lixnaw** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:48 pm

how about planxty? http://www.dararecords.com/shopsite_sc/ ... e1132.html

raindog1970 · Post by **raindog1970** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 7:23 pm

lixnaw wrote:how about planxty? http://www.dararecords.com/shopsite_sc/ ... e1132.html

I'll second that... wonderful live performance, and interesting DVD extras.
Although I haven't ordered it yet, I'm going to get the 'Dubliners: 40 Years - Live From the Gaiety (2003)', which is a 2-disc set... I'm a huge Dubs fan!

chas · Post by **chas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:34 pm

The Planxty show is great -- if you get one, that should be it. I think you'll be impressed by the sound -- I was absolutely blown away by the percussive sound of the mando/bouzouki combination. I know there's some post-show mixing, but I'm absolutely amazed that they can do that in a live show.

Slightly less traditional is the Solas DVD, featuring the original lineup sans John Williams (I love John W, but Mick is a damn fine musician in his own right). If you like a little more bottom in your music, John Doyle's guitar provides more than the Christy's in the Planxty DVD, plus they let John sing a song.

toughknot · Post by **toughknot** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:21 pm

Try www.shopPBS.com You may be surprised to find the selection they have