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by Aly Bain & Jay Ungar with Emmylou Harris, John Martyn, Guy Clark, Dick Gaughan, Mary Black, Martyn Bennett, Rod Paterson, Phil Cunningham, Iris DeMent, Donal Lunny, Cathal McConnell, Anna McGarrigle, Kate McGarrigle, Charlie McKerron, Dougie MacLean, Karen Matheson, Kathy Mattea, Mairead Ni Mhoanaigh, Mark O'Connor, Travis Clark, Donald Shaw, Declan Sinnott, Davy Spillane, Savourna Stevenson, Simon Thoumirem, Rufus Wainwright, Michelle Wright, Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas, Molly Mason, Danny Thompson, Jim Sutherland
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Many thanks to Whirlie Records for releasing this diamond (even if it is in the rough). Do not let any of the negative comments put you off adding this amazing piece of musical creativity to your collection. The pure and unadulterated quality of the music by far exceeds any issues with the minor graininess of the film.
As a previous commentator mentioned, the John Martyn masterpiece 'May You Never' is worth the miserly price of this DVD, not to mention Emmy Lou Harris's beautiful rendition of The Beatles classic 'For No One' and Russ Barenberg's 'Big Bug Shuffle' display of immaculate guitar playing.
I could go on and on and on and on about the delights to be found on this DVD but I will just leave you to experience it for yourself...
Do not hesitate for one moment, but it NOW!
As a previous commentator mentioned, the John Martyn masterpiece 'May You Never' is worth the miserly price of this DVD, not to mention Emmy Lou Harris's beautiful rendition of The Beatles classic 'For No One' and Russ Barenberg's 'Big Bug Shuffle' display of immaculate guitar playing.
I could go on and on and on and on about the delights to be found on this DVD but I will just leave you to experience it for yourself...
Do not hesitate for one moment, but it NOW!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
The music preserved and presented here is top notch. Great singers, great players, great songs, sparkling performances. But this is a DVD (not DVD-Audio as Amazon are advertising) and so we must consider the whole package, and it's a flawed. I know that this was filmed and recorded a dozen or so years ago, but I have other DVDs with footage of that vintage, and this one does not stack up. The picture quality is grainy, and the soundtrack is mastered at a very low volume. I had my home theatre system cranked up to a point where it started distorting but could still easily talk over this DVD. The previously released, still available and cheaper Series 3 is a much better overall package - and gives nothing away in terms of musicianship and performances.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Worth the full purchase price for the outstanding John Martyn/Kathy Mattea performance of "May You Never" alone, never mind the rest of the great stuff that's on here.
Note: I've confirmed today with Whirlie Records that this is in fact a full DVD-Video release, not DVD-Audio as listed above by Amazon.
Note: I've confirmed today with Whirlie Records that this is in fact a full DVD-Video release, not DVD-Audio as listed above by Amazon.
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Great dvd
Good music from a good selection of Irisch and American musicians who played originals. I recomment this dvd to every musiclover.
Published 1 month ago by P.M. Claassen
great stuff
I recorded this just for fun when it was originally transmitted quite a few years ago now, I think on BBC2. Still have the original VHS. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. A. Buckley
Highly recommended Transatlantic Sessions Original Series
I nearly did not buy this, because of previous reviewers' comments re the sound. But to my suprise the sound is perfect, - not at a low level, and conforms to the high standards... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Johnpa
A delight from start to finish
It is a bit grainy; I have no idea what the technical reasons are for this, but it's not really a problem as it is the music itself that is important, and every song and tune is a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. D. Simms
Was unaware of it's existence - never no more!
This is a musical highlight, I would say, for everyone who can't imagine a life without music. Musicians from all over Ireland, Scotland and so forth, plus from USA. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jan Hulboj
Transatlantic Sessions 1
Christmas Night. Family gone to bed. I am sitting on my own watching this. Happiness. Superb. Worth it for the few seconds at the end of May You Never when it is clear that John... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. C. Kendall
Transatlantic Sessions
The picture quality of this DVD is well below the standard of sessions three and four, however, the music content is really good, and I look forward to sessions five, and possibly... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dee
Overlooked delight
Came across the later series on BBC4. Found the sessions evocative, expertly-executed and warm-hearted. The DVD is excellent. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by A. Osborn
Transatlantic sessions series 1
If you are into folk and country music, preformed live, by an assortment of accomplished artists in a relaxed and informal environment, then this is the DVD for you. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by swonfleet
Worth the wait...and the price!
Several years ago I tried in vain to obtain a copy of the original series...as I had just a couple of programmes recorded on VHS. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by D. Currie
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