I was in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin last night and I just had to close my eyes while I listened to the opening classical arias, the suits the lads were wearing, "Oh My Gawd", didn't suit at all; pardon the pun ... thank God they have amazing voices and that's what distracted me! Sorry, I think image is very important to performers. Definetly silver-grey suits and matching ties would be better, didn't like the soprano's crochet top and dress; thank goodness she's a powerful singer, sweet, soft, beautiful diction and timing...
I had bought the Irish Album hours before going into the show, so naturally enough I was dying to hear the songs. I wasn't disappointed. Loved "Dublinia", especially liked "Molly Malone". Would love to hear the full version of that. "Fields of Athenry", is amazing to hear on cd or live. "The Contender", "Remember Me" .... beautiful as ever, love the guitar and piano introduction.
I am not surprised that this album is No.1 in the Irish Classic charts, it's definetly their best album to date and hopefully ten years down the line when these lads are still singing and wowing the audiences, we will remember that they are actually the Domingo, Carreras & Pavarotti of Ireland. They are so good. Well done on a brilliant live performance, just lose the suits lads and the shirts at the closing part of the show. Black shirts and jeans, so much better..