- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Sony Music Video
- DVD Release Date: 31 May 2004
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0002W0YN4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 50,087 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Always always very nervous of reunions, excuses to wallow in sentimentalily, a quick buck, bursts of egos etc!
What a relief, then to discover a record of four of Irelands greatest musicians playing with care, understanding, incredible vituosity and passion. This was recorded during a re-union tour in 2004 and brings together the original Planxty line-up for first time in decades. The band consists of Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Liam O'Flynn and Christy Moore - all legends of celtic music; playing songs/tunes from the bands and the individuals long catalogues and having a good blether!
The sound quality is uniformly excellent and despite the format of four musicians sitting to play isnt the most visual gripping the filming allows anybody with an interest in playing to appreciate the skill and interplay between the band. The DVD includes extra tracks, interviews and an excellent documentary
Recommended to any old folkie wanting to relive the past, anybody with a passion for real music, an excellent introduction to the 70s folk revival to anyone new to celtic music; infact highly recommended to everyone!!!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Seeing as im only 21 i wasnt around when Planxty were in theyre prime all those years ago. I recently went to see the live in London with my dad and thought they were absolutely brilliant, and this DVD is brilliant too!
Its a whole live set from this hugely talented band that was recorded as one of theyre reunion shows in Dublin last year. It has all the Planxty classics that you'd want to hear plus a few nice added tracks that i'd not heard before.
The DVD extras are well worth a look too, with extended interviews with the four band members and a nice documentary about the band reforming.
Overall this is a grand disc to buy if your a fan of Planxty and im sure you wont be dissapointed. When you hear certain bands for the first time, certain bands touch your heart and take you back to your roots..and this band is one of them. Very special indeed. Check this out and re-live the live shows.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Just got this from an amazon marketplace merchant and viewed it for the first time. I've listened to Planxty for years. I bought this rather than the CD as other reviews commented on how nice it is to see the band playing. I couldn't agree more. The music is, as ever, spine-tingling especially Liam O'Flynn on the pipes. For any Irish person, there's some almost primal connection to the music but I suspect any true music fan will adore this concert.
It adds enormously to one's enjoyment watching them in action - the magical interplay between Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine, Christy pouring sweat and doing his thing. And when O'Flynn takes over on the pipes, eyes shut, my hair just stands on end every time. If you passed one of these guys in the street you'd never think there was anything remotely special about them but my god you'd be wrong. Oh to be able to play any instrument as well as these guys!
It adds enormously to one's enjoyment watching them in action - the magical interplay between Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine, Christy pouring sweat and doing his thing. And when O'Flynn takes over on the pipes, eyes shut, my hair just stands on end every time. If you passed one of these guys in the street you'd never think there was anything remotely special about them but my god you'd be wrong. Oh to be able to play any instrument as well as these guys!
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Fantastic - highly recommended
Prior to buying this DVD I'd only ever heard Planxty on CD and was looking for something to get my Dad for Christmas. Read more
Published 4 months ago by KiwiGirl
The very best folk.
The fantastic four, great band, great sound, great live. Almost the definitive Irish-folk group Four outstanding musicians having fun together.
Published 22 months ago by pottytim
Incredible Nostalgia Trip
I first saw Planxty in Manchester in the early 70's and was completely blown away by their music. It was the original band at that time and I had never heard anything quite so... Read more
Published on 25 May 2010 by William Atherton
Classic Irish music
Good DVD especially if you like Christy Moore,s singing and uillean pipes played at their best.
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by Bick
Good, but not that good.
Congratulations to the person who wrote the review for this DVD. It certainly sucked me in to buy my first ever item, of any description, via the internet. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Peppa&Jedda
fantastic
recorded over 5 gigs in a week, i was lucky enough to be at the second one. all i can say is i'm on amazon buying this now because my own copy is broken from over use over a few... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by Marie Mcelheron
Perfect Planxty
I already had the CD of the concert but with the DVD you get more of the atmosphere, including introductions to the songs and some of the banter between the band. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2008 by T. R. Lloyd
Superb!!!!!!!!!!
Saw them live at the Barbican - they were brilliant - the audience were itching to join it - but soaked up every note in awed silence. The DVD captures it all. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2005 by artemisrhi
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