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116 of 118 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bill Bailey has carved himself a niche as a comedian with a brain and a love for music. His stage shows see him mix a rambling style of stand up mixed with musical comedy. It's during these musical monologues that Bailey really shines and his oddball genius can best be seen. So it is a great idea to have him take over the Albert hall and take his lunacy to a new level with a full symphony orchestra in tow. Rather than stretching his ideas too thinly, writ large they seem to take on a new lease of life and he appears more of a potty genius that the spaced out hippy he seems on tour.
At the beginning it appears as if this is going to be a modern 'Peter & the wolf' or 'Carnival of the animals' as he takes a brief look at various instruments but once he plays a rather spooky tribute to jellyfish on a theremin alongside the orchestra he begins to inject his own brand of humour onto proceedings and so it is that we get to enjoy cockney music's influence upon classical music,( the full orchestra going hell for leather on 'William Tell' with cockney interludes & bailey playing the spoons is good fun), a breakdown of 70's US cop show music is a little overlong but funny nonetheless, a jazz reading of the Dr.Who theme music is inspired! He also does a war of the worlds style re-take of his potty piece 'insect nation'.
There is a very gentle pace and humour here which is relaxing, entertaining & still very funny. If you are a fan of his then Bill Bailey will make you laugh once again with this very enjoyable concert. It has a very professional feel to it and goes a long way to spotlighting a very individual and funny entertainer.
At the beginning it appears as if this is going to be a modern 'Peter & the wolf' or 'Carnival of the animals' as he takes a brief look at various instruments but once he plays a rather spooky tribute to jellyfish on a theremin alongside the orchestra he begins to inject his own brand of humour onto proceedings and so it is that we get to enjoy cockney music's influence upon classical music,( the full orchestra going hell for leather on 'William Tell' with cockney interludes & bailey playing the spoons is good fun), a breakdown of 70's US cop show music is a little overlong but funny nonetheless, a jazz reading of the Dr.Who theme music is inspired! He also does a war of the worlds style re-take of his potty piece 'insect nation'.
There is a very gentle pace and humour here which is relaxing, entertaining & still very funny. If you are a fan of his then Bill Bailey will make you laugh once again with this very enjoyable concert. It has a very professional feel to it and goes a long way to spotlighting a very individual and funny entertainer.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra is fun and entertaining. I love this performance by Bill Bailey and I love his previous shows(which are also on dvd). But I am finding this dvd difficult to review because although Bill Bailey's fantasticly wierd sense of humour is portrayed throughout the performace, it doesn't dominate this particular show in the way that it does in his other routines. This performance shows off all the wonderful sounds and noises that a live orchestra can produce, alongside Bill's funny comments and quirky stories. At times, Bill joins in with some of his own music. You needn't be a huge fan of classical music to enjoy this amusing and fascinating performance. It is a light and funny show.
Bill does add to some of his previous songs and themes in this new dvd, which I found even more enjoyable when they are sung and played alongside the orchestra. He also speaks about new themes and ideas, mostly connected (in some way, no matter how strange) to the individual sounds of classical music. If you are looking for a stand up comedy routine full of new material, then this is not for you. This is a light, funny show fronted by Bill Bailey (and his mad sense of humour) alongside an award winning classical orchestra.
I love this dvd and highly reccommend it. No matter how many times I watch it, I find myself chuckling and feeling fascinated at the same time. But before you see Bill Bailey's picture and buy this dvd before you can blink, consider the title - don't expect another wierd and wonderful stand up routine. Instead, expect a wierd and wonderful commentry to strange sounds and marvellous music played by a classical orchestra.
Lots of comedians have recently released new dvds, but this one by Bill Bailey is totally unique and pure genius!
Bill does add to some of his previous songs and themes in this new dvd, which I found even more enjoyable when they are sung and played alongside the orchestra. He also speaks about new themes and ideas, mostly connected (in some way, no matter how strange) to the individual sounds of classical music. If you are looking for a stand up comedy routine full of new material, then this is not for you. This is a light, funny show fronted by Bill Bailey (and his mad sense of humour) alongside an award winning classical orchestra.
I love this dvd and highly reccommend it. No matter how many times I watch it, I find myself chuckling and feeling fascinated at the same time. But before you see Bill Bailey's picture and buy this dvd before you can blink, consider the title - don't expect another wierd and wonderful stand up routine. Instead, expect a wierd and wonderful commentry to strange sounds and marvellous music played by a classical orchestra.
Lots of comedians have recently released new dvds, but this one by Bill Bailey is totally unique and pure genius!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, this is a great fun DVD that you can show to all the family, to any age group from 9 to 99 years. Educational, witty and funny, with great music, this is a true Bill Bailey's classic masterpiece.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Bill Bailey's Be4lls
Well packaged - arrived undamaged - very quick delivery and the receiver loves it.
I chose it as a gift because I already had the item myself and enjoy it regularly.
I chose it as a gift because I already had the item myself and enjoy it regularly.
Published 2 months ago by roy67
A GLORIOUS EXPLORATION
A GLORIOUS EXPLORATION
WILLIAM CHARLTON-PERKINS
Ever wondered if an orchestra can conjure up the sound of a jellyfish? Read more
WILLIAM CHARLTON-PERKINS
Ever wondered if an orchestra can conjure up the sound of a jellyfish? Read more
Published 5 months ago by WH CHARLTON-PERKINS
Great Film
If you enjoy Bill Bailey, you'll definately enjoy this.
Worth a watch if you haven't seen any of Bill's stuff before.
Worth a watch if you haven't seen any of Bill's stuff before.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Mdo Swart
A different type of Bill Bailey show.
Having just responded to a review that seemed to be disappointed with the setting and lack of comedy in this DVD I pointed out the name of the show.. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Marcus
good value
Great value as present - recipient thought it WONDERFUL!! Good for music lovers as well as Bill Bailey fans. Orchestra and comedy in one.
Published 18 months ago by M.
Very dissapointing.
I was hoping for more of the sort of musical material Bailey performed in 'Part Troll', but this 'remarkable guide' proved truly uninteresting. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Skelton
bill bailey, what an artist.
Bill Bailey, comedian, musician and composer. An evening at the Royal Albert Hall with him would have been great. But this dvd is the next best thing. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gerald Hanson
TOO BIG A STAGE FOR BILL.
Although amusing,ultimately I found this dvd a bit of a let down.I think Bill Bailey gets a bit lost in the enormity of the project,his comedy needs a more intimate setting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Juan Sheet
Sublime!
Bill Bailey is at his comedic best! This is an absolutely wonderful production that is as informative as it is hilarious. I had to have it shipped to the US. Read more
Published 22 months ago by JDub88
dvd review
Super DVD, Make a great gift for anybody 21 plus, mum, dad, granny, aunt... Good clean fun...
Published on 16 May 2010 by C. Skardon
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