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| 1. Starlings | |||
| 2. The Bones Of You | |||
| 3. Mirrorball | |||
| 4. Grounds For Divorce | |||
| 5. An Audience With The Pope | |||
| 6. Weather To Fly | |||
| 7. The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver | |||
| 8. The Fix - Elbow, Richard Hawley | |||
| 9. Some Riot | |||
| 10. One Day Like This | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Starlings | |||
| 2. The Bones Of You | |||
| 3. Mirrorball | |||
| 4. Grounds For Divorce | |||
| 5. An Audience With The Pope | |||
| 6. Weather To Fly | |||
| 7. The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver | |||
| 8. The Fix - Elbow, Richard Hawley | |||
| 9. Some Riot | |||
| 10. One Day Like This | |||
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Product Description
CD Description
Coming at the end of a fantastic year for the band that saw them play huge sold out shows and giant festival sets--along with a NME Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music and BRIT Award for Best British band to add to their 2008 Mercury Prize win--this very special version of The Seldom Seen Kid presents Elbow's spectacular collaboration with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. The two disc The Seldom Seen Kid (Abbey Road Live Edition) showcases the concert in its entirety on CD and DVD.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you enjoyed the album, this is a must-purchase.
Elbow very much support the idea of an album rahter than cherry-picking tracks off iTunes and this production tells you why. A complete and coherent album, no fillers, taking you on an emotional ride with the atmosphere of a live orchestra making the hairs stand up on your arms at times.
Originally released as a limited box package, this is pretty much now the definitive version of the album for me - I haven't played the standard album since I received the Abbey Road one. Buy it if you are a true fan of real music, crafted tunes and meaningful lyrics - or just if you want to listen to a truly special moment in British music.
Elbow very much support the idea of an album rahter than cherry-picking tracks off iTunes and this production tells you why. A complete and coherent album, no fillers, taking you on an emotional ride with the atmosphere of a live orchestra making the hairs stand up on your arms at times.
Originally released as a limited box package, this is pretty much now the definitive version of the album for me - I haven't played the standard album since I received the Abbey Road one. Buy it if you are a true fan of real music, crafted tunes and meaningful lyrics - or just if you want to listen to a truly special moment in British music.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While live performances can wow you with exciting energy, there are times when I have listened to live music and come away feeling that something just did not have the impact of the recording. Could be the vocals are not quite right, the balance of sound has not been mixed very well, the timing is a bit rushed etc.
A live version of the Seldom Seen Kid (my favourite album from the last couple of years) could so easily have disppointed. How wrong I was to even think this! The dynamics range from the most gentle and intimate to a sound that makes your whole body vibrate. The lyrics and musicality of Elbow is amazing, and this is not swamped in any way by over sentimental orchestral arrangements, but somehow taken to a new level that wonders the merging of the two.
If you are a fan of the original and are unsure about owning two versions of the same songs - I emplore you to get this. I really do think that this is the best live performance of any band that I have heard.
A live version of the Seldom Seen Kid (my favourite album from the last couple of years) could so easily have disppointed. How wrong I was to even think this! The dynamics range from the most gentle and intimate to a sound that makes your whole body vibrate. The lyrics and musicality of Elbow is amazing, and this is not swamped in any way by over sentimental orchestral arrangements, but somehow taken to a new level that wonders the merging of the two.
If you are a fan of the original and are unsure about owning two versions of the same songs - I emplore you to get this. I really do think that this is the best live performance of any band that I have heard.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My experience of Live albums has been a compromise in the production and vocals, but often made up for the raw energy of the event.
This album has it all! I can't stress enough how good this is. If you were a fan of the original, you won't be disappointed buy this. The albums feels as if it was written for an orchestra. Guy's vocals are spot on and if anything, there is more emotion in them than on the original.
The DVD is the cherry on top.
This album has it all! I can't stress enough how good this is. If you were a fan of the original, you won't be disappointed buy this. The albums feels as if it was written for an orchestra. Guy's vocals are spot on and if anything, there is more emotion in them than on the original.
The DVD is the cherry on top.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just as well dvd,s don't degrade as video tape used to because this one would be worn out already.
Playable over and over and over............You get the idea. Read more
Playable over and over and over............You get the idea. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jmacd
This Nation's Saving Grace
Proof, if any was ever required, that Elbow truly are a National Treasure. This is a wonderful collection of songs, beautifully crafted by a group of modest, middle-aged... Read more
Published 3 months ago by AgedIndieKid
Listen to the band commentary
The album is superb, but I bought this for the DVD after seeing the Abbey Road radio concert. Listen to the band commentary on the bonus feature. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Oregano
Great live album
This Elbow in concert album is a great purchase. The CD+DVD box from the abbey road concert is a must for Elbow lovers, or live concert lovers everywhere.
Published 7 months ago by Orenchu
Fabulous
I only heard of this Band a short while ago, a friend suggested I listen to this CD first, then watch the DVD after. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tony Derbyshire
Fantastic concert - odd format on DVD
Not much to add to the many positive reviews of this performance. The orchestra and choir really suit Elbow, not least on the stunning "One Day Like This". Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dapto
Postage too slow
Nothing wrong with the CD and it arrived in perfect condition. However, postage was very slow and as this was a present for someone it was disappointing that it didn't arrive in... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Pippa Plumtree
Wonderfully arranged album
this album is a masterpiece, and it will be an all time classic for british music. I could go into detail about how good the lyrics/melodies/songs are, but there is no point. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Moffatt
Better than the original
In my opinion, all the performers are on top form on this recording.
Also, the recording quality is much better than on the studio album. Read more
Also, the recording quality is much better than on the studio album. Read more
Published 15 months ago by D Yeats
Fantastic
I saw this performed on television it is brilliant. My Husband brought the CD as a gift for my birthday and I've listened to it at least 50 times and I never get bored. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Wendy Orpington
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