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Various Artists - Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2008

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by: Various Artists

Release Date October 27, 2008

CD-Charts Position 2
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Led Zeppelin: DVD (2DVD) [2003]

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starring: Led Zeppelin
directed by: Dick Carruthers

Release Date May 26, 2003
Led Zep in their prime 1968-1980, they had there chance for world domination, but they always wanted us keep to waiting for more. With little or no interviews, no singles, no videos, no live snipits on the old grey whistle test. They didn't count on their drummer snuffing it in Sep 1980. He unfortunately was the best part of the band. 27 years on they play at the o2 for just a few select people and couldn't even be bothered to release that on DVD. Good old you tube helped out, but some guys shakey phone from aisle 150 just doesn't cut it. Then just when I thought it was safe there's jimmy page at the Bejing Olympics, fantastic (that'll be enough gigging for 2008 jimmy). Finally Robert Plant needs to wake up before he ends up in a retirement ... Read More:

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War Requiem: 20th Anniversary Edition [1989]

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starring: Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Sean Bean, Laurence Olivier, Owen Teale
directed by: Derek Jarman

Release Date November 10, 2008
The combination of Benjamin Britten's powerful War Requiem, the poetry of Wilfred Owen and the acting and cinematography in this piece make for an intense experience. Jarman was not allowed to add a single word to the text of the requiem, yet he managed to make this work both a personal and a universal statement. Don't distract yourself with popcorn: give it your total attention. The images will haunt you.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Bruce Springsteen With The Sessions Band - Live In Dublin [2007]

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by: Bruce Springsteen

Release Date June 04, 2007
Great ! Superb ! Fantastic ! I agree that picture could have been better, but music overcomes it all ! Something not seen. We in Croatia would say "prava festa" (true fiesta) for all of people in the venue: the musitians and the audience, and therefore all the people who watch it on DVD.... Really must have DVD.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Donovan - Sunshine Superman - The Journey Of Donovan [2008]

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directed by: Hannes Rossacher

Release Date September 29, 2008
This superb DVD contains an extensive docmentary on Donovan's career on disc 1 and some extensive extras on disc 2. The documentary is comprehensive and shows what a major figure he was in the sixties. The split screen business that others are mentioning really doesn't bother me. The present day Donovan does seem to have something to prove as far as his achievements are concermed, but this is all part of his amusing charm. Personally I do prefer his early recordings rather than his current mannered style, however there is plenty of footage of these on this set. A must-have purchase.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Cara Dillon - The Redcastle Sessions

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by: Cara Dillon

Release Date July 21, 2008
I disagree entirely with the reviews of this product.Although nicely performed there are too many similar sounding ballads & unecessary conversation.I found this made very bland viewing.Unless you're a fan of very traditional songs or a die hard folkie i suggest you give this one a miss.

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Bruce Springsteen With the Sessions Band - Live in Dublin [Blu-ray] [2007]

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starring: Sam Bardfeld, Art Baron, Frank Bruno, Bruce Springsteen
directed by: Chris Hilson

Release Date June 04, 2007
Great ! Superb ! Fantastic ! I agree that picture could have been better, but music overcomes it all ! Something not seen. We in Croatia would say "prava festa" (true fiesta) for all of people in the venue: the musitians and the audience, and therefore all the people who watch it on DVD.... Really must have DVD.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Celtic Woman - A New Journey [2002]

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by: Celtic Woman

Release Date June 04, 2007
This is a beautiful concert with the lit castle as the background. There is the addition of Hayley Westenra - a Kiwi who sings the best version of "Are you going to Scarborough Fair" that I have ever heard. The other singers also sing beautifully (Lisa Kelly is my favourite). Again, their version of Enya's "Orinocco Flow" is better than what Enya can producxe because it is played with real instruments and a beautiful backing choir.
Like their first DVD, it is great and I hope that they will make many more because I will buy them all.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Richard Thompson: 1000 Years of Popular Music (DVD + 2CD) [2003]

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by: Richard Thompson

Release Date June 26, 2006
My boss kindly lent me this set last week. I already had the original version of the "1000 Years" show on CD, but this video adds new dimensions to the performance. Much of the focus, of course, is on RT as he stands at the mike in that characteristic twisted posture, leading with his right shoulder, eyes closed on the ballads, biting off the end of the lines of the fast songs, effortlessly switching from humorous banter to performances of extraordinary intensity, and playing just about the best acoustic guitar you've ever heard. This latter skill is well showcased in rhis unbelievably eclectic set, from his picking out of the intricate melody on the Gilbert and Sullivan number, to the rhythmic, funky thump that drives "So Ben Mi Ca Bon Tempo" and the expert jazz ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 10
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The American Folk Blues Festivals 1963-1966 - The British Tours - Various Artists [2007]

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by: Various Artists

Release Date May 07, 2007
Bought it for the two Sister Rosetta tracks.

(Whackily, on the DVD interactive menu they are under "Bonus Material" -- odd?)

Surely a must for any blues fan, good quality production.