This second program of film clips from the RTE Archives, dating from the 1960s to the 1980s features a wide range of material, including clips of the heroes of the 1970s revival, but in slightly different situations. From the same Bothy Band concert featured on Vol. 1, Kevin Burke is shown singing the hilarious "Mrs. Gilhooley's Party," with impeccable comedic timing and great lilting to boot; Andy Irvine, Paul Brady, and Donal Lunny give a powerful performance of Irvine's Balkan-tinged arrangement of "Plains of Kildare"; Frankie Gavin, Jackie Daly, and Alec Finn deliver a lively set of reels; and Dolores Keane and Reel Union give a wonderful rendition of "Craigie Hills." But perhaps more interesting even are the clips featuring some of the well-known figures of the tradition, like Fred Finn and Peter Horan, Seamus Ennis, and Larry McDonagh. Some of the much lesser known players are also a delight, like Mary Brogan on the harmonica, Liz King on the whistle, and Ella Mae Dwyer on the concertina. The Donegal fiddle tradition is well represented, with a clip featuring seven fiddle players among whom are Con Cassidy, Francie Byrne, Vincent Campbell, and James Byrne.
F**B
Incredible Collection
Great Music and information.
M**N
This applies to all my purchases
Excellent as were all my purchases, An education in Traditional Irish Music. As good as the original Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
J**Y
Great Irish Music, Country and City
This is wonderful Irish Music, played in local towns and villages. I stumbled on this. Volume I should be around somewhere.
T**H
interesting documentery
This was not as good as I had hoped it would be. It is worth watching as there is much history of Irish folk music discussed and alot as to Irish music in America.The sound quality is not as good as I would like, and it consistes of alot of short scenes in Irish pubs and some folks homes, this is how most Irish music was listened to in years past. It does not have the flare or sound quality of a big production, but has good educational value, and also features some of the best musicians to ever play Irish music. It is more like a documentary, than a show. GRIZZ
N**H
Some great stuff but a mishmash. Review for the entire series.
I had seen some of this collection on Youtube and I suppose that that should have been fair warning. There are four volumes to this collection of archive footage from RTE programs over several decades and it would seem that they just threw them together without any sort of attempt to categorize or edit. Without exception introductions by the "presenters" are so bad they should have been left off. I would say that about a third of the tracks should have been also. Still there is lots of good stuff if you do not mind wading through the bad.
B**R
Great old time Irish music dvd.
Great old time Irish music.
K**N
Sadly not as good as the first DVD
Seems like they took material from the cutting room floor to compile this second DVD. I was really pretty disappointed. There's a few good tracks, but not compared to the first one. Perhaps the first one raised my hopes up too high?
B**M
Reliable Seller.
Item rec'd promptly, excellent condition, plays beautifully, very enjoyable.
G**E
Foot Tappin' away...
A second enjoyable compilation of Irish music, dancing and song, from the archives of RTE Raidio Telefis Eireann's popular series 'Come West Along the Road'. There are over fifty 'turns' of all kinds - dating from the 1960's to the 1980's - in both black and white, and colour. I bought this DVD some time ago, and found it gets better with repeated viewings. The fact that there is so much variety in terms of the material, the performers, the settings, and the social history and characteristics of a particular decade - there is actually much more to absorb than might at first be thought.Some sessions are obviously organised events for TV, while many others are much more casual affairs held in pubs, community halls and even quiet streets all around the country. The music is loosely 'traditional', with a mix of fiddles, (LOTS of fiddles...) whistles, pipes, harps and of course the ubiquitous old 'squeezebox' and it's relatives! Though the guitar and bazouki start to feature as time moves on. There are also ceili and set dancers, individual singers and duets, players from the very young to the very old.Many of the performers went on to become internationally renowned - for example De Dannan's Dolores Keane, fiddler Kevin Burke, Donal Lunny and the wonderful Micheal O Domhnaill, amongst many others. While others including fiddlers Josephine Keegan, Brid Harper and the delightful Clare singer Martin Reidy enjoyed recognition and acclaim closer to home.Apart from the obvious appeal of particular individual performers, or groups, the fact that the DVD spans a full thirty years means that there is much more to it than just the music. Ireland (like everywhere else) in 1960, was a very different place three decades down the line. So there is much to observe and learn in terms of playing styles, audience response (or the lack of!)not to mention the FASHIONS!!! lots and lots of suits and polyester frocks!! Wonderful!
R**H
Whats not to like
The sound and picture quality are excelant! For any die hard fan of Irish folk music I highly recomend this DVD. For people who are expecting well known Irish folk tunes made popular by The Irish Rovers, Dubliners and Chieftains, etc. this may not be what you are expecting. This is Irish music from unknowns in pubs and house hold parties the way it is meant to be played, and what I grew up on.But if you are open minded, I think you'll enjoy it , if not just as back ground music.Gartha agus slainte
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