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Whirlie Records is proud to announce the DVD release on 26th September 2011 of Transatlantic Sessions Two. Produced by Pelicula Films Ltd as long ago as 1998, rights issues have until now prevented Two from joining its sisters in the Whirlie stable. For some, the new release will be a long-awaited welcome back, for others a pleasurable hello to some unique musical combinations. Nanci Griffith, Ricky Skaggs, Maura O'Connell, Paul Brady, Eddi Reader and John Martyn are just some of the stars getting it together with the Sessions House Band under the musical co-direction of Aly Bain and first time in the job Jerry Douglas. The September DVD release of Transatlantic Sessions Two (with CDs to follow) will coincide with first television transmission on BBC Scotland and BBC Four of Transatlantic Sessions Five and the new series will itself be out on DVD towards the end of November
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
This is possibly the best of a superb series. Unlike the Series 1 DVD which suffers from poor audio quality, this DVD has great audio and the video quality is as good as you could expect.
For me, the mix of artists is great, and I think the higher proportion of vocal tracks in this series is one reason why this series shines. There's a great blend of Scottish and Irish folk and Country in this series with the added bonus of Michael Doucet's Cajun contributions. It's hard to pinpoint what the best tracks are - there are just so many great performances from brilliant artists.
For me, the mix of artists is great, and I think the higher proportion of vocal tracks in this series is one reason why this series shines. There's a great blend of Scottish and Irish folk and Country in this series with the added bonus of Michael Doucet's Cajun contributions. It's hard to pinpoint what the best tracks are - there are just so many great performances from brilliant artists.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I too agree the sound quality is at a peak and the artistes too! For me the lack of a drum kit but just simple percussion keeps the gentle flavour. Having a second fiddle player as good as Aly Bain works even better than on the 1st Sessions. Sadly though they managed to leave Michael Doucet's classic 'Jolie Blond' off the DVD that I received, although the printed sleeve notes list it (in the correct place in the second programme, which I checked on my CD version). Also they forgot to mention on the credits that Ricky Skaggs plays mandolin ... and boy, doesn't he just! His condition for coming - that his wife Sharon White had to come too: spot on. An underrated simple beautiful country voice that had me playing 'Mansion on the Hill' on repeat until I was told to turn it down. Is she related to the White Family? As well as all Russ Barenberg's tasty fills on guitar and Paul Brady's classic ballad 'Arthur McBride' with him still in quite good voice (though not as good as a 1977 rendition on Youtube), the flowing gentle lilting version of Nanci Griffith 'Boots of Spanish Leather' is a favourite of Bob Dylan's (who wrote the song) and you can see why. Well worth the long wait to get the politics and copyright sorted out.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Having previously been slightly disappointed by an audio-only CD (series forgotten), and then dazzled by parts of Series 5 that someone kindly put on YouTube (it includes the extraordinary Alison Krauss, so that promptly went on order), I thought I'd try this. I'm glad I did. It's marvellous. The amount of talent on display here is extraordinary, all playing and fitting in together and clearly having a good time. It's nicely (and atmospherically) filmed and the audio is excellent - and most importantly the music is great. Naturally there are items that to my ears don't work so well as others, but the overall level is high and the best items are truly dazzling. Jerry Douglas's "Tribute to Peadar O'Donnell" is well known from his solo Union Station performances, but here he gets just about the best backing band in the business. And I still don't believe what Breda Smyth does with a tin whistle in one episode.
As a result, I shall be revisiting the abovementioned CD in its video version. The visual element certainly does add to the pleasure of the whole thing.
As a result, I shall be revisiting the abovementioned CD in its video version. The visual element certainly does add to the pleasure of the whole thing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply The Best
Thought Sessions 2 on dvd would never get the go ahead but it was worth the wait. It's just fantastic! The only fly in the ointment is the affected Eddie Reader. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TLC
Brilliant music series
One of the finest things ever commissioned from the BBC. The list of people appearing in the DVD is very impressive. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Niall Whyte
Ongoing greatness
This is a fabulous DVD. I had the great pleasure of seeing Jerry Douglas playing with Alison Krauss last weekend- what a genius! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dr. C. G. J. Kinchin
Well worth the wait
Coming from Canada, and having played this music for many years, all I really need to say is "I love this music DVD". Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Campbell
Good 'hisorical' perspective
HAvin got TS volumes 3 and 4 and Highland Sessions, this is every bit as good. It is inteeresting to see the players looking much younger. Read more
Published 7 months ago by mikehall
At last.....
We have been waiting for this DVD since the original BBC series, it's been a long time coming...but well worth the wait. We have series 1 as well.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. A. Smith
At last!!
Been looking forward to this for soooooo long. Arrived today...and WOW! Excellent sound, great quality video and of course stunning performances. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Terry Brown
Ahh... Bliss...
Received my DVD today - am just glued to the screen - will have to write off the next 3 1/2 hours! Just fantastic! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mike Edinburgh
At last the 1998 show!
It seems a bit daft reviewing a DVD more than two weeks before its release, but I've had four of the shows in this series on my PVR since the BBC last repeated it in May 2008. Read more
Published 8 months ago by oldandintheway
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