Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour 1974

Starring:Rory Gallagher
Studio: Bmg Special Product
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

Can I just put my rose tinted glasses away ?
Old gem
Mesmerized
Rory Gallagher/Irish Tour 1974
the Irish invasion

Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour 1974
Starring: Rory Gallagher
Manufacturer: Bmg Special Product
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Live at Montreux/The Definitive Collection
Live in Europe
The BBC Sessions
Irish Tour
Robin Trower - Living Out of Time: Live

ASIN: B00005NNSP
Release Date: 2001-05-29

Customer Reviews:

Can I just put my rose tinted glasses away ?.......2006-12-04

Anyone buying this DVD and seeing the date on it, and expecting state of that art concert sound and video, will get what they deserve. Neither.

Anyone with no particular knowledge of Rory Gallagher the man, but with a love for the music he played on this tour will probably be better off with the CD ( and a great CD it is too ! ) .. prabably his least "bluesy" recording

But anyone who was touched by Rory Gallagher, and appreciated, loved and respected everything he was, stood and worked for, will not be watching this video with a critical eye, but probably a misty one.

This "film" (if you consider it a documentary rather than a concert video, you will feel more comfortable with the quality issues ) shows our modest hero performing a fantastic concert('s actually), in times and conditions that you could not possibly contemplate having listened to the CD. How can such a great concert come from town halls with no facilities, bouncers telling kids to sit down, a 13amp extension board for all the power .... it is an amazing tribute to the band that they produced such an incendiary set from such basic ammenities. I bought this DVD at the same time as aerosmith, Ha ! .... talk about POLAR opposites in terms of resources. ( no criticism of Steve and the boys, BTW)

The sound in this film is actually really good .. Rod D'arths drumming is actually brilliant despite the fact that he looks like he is going to burst into tears at any moment. Lou Martin is no mean keyboard player either and all round, these were some HUGELY talented guys.

I dont care if the thing is not up to todays standards technically ... it is like comparing the original KING KING movie to ther latest version. The original may look a bit dated, but it had originality, flare, imagination, enthusiasm and energy and all the modern recording capabilities will NEVER make up for the lack in any of those departments.

I will never listen to "Irish tour 1974" again without seeing this film, and for that, it is worth every penny.

Old gem.......2006-06-27

I read a few reviews from this section before acquiring the DVD, an album/CD that has always been a favourite since I saw Rory here in New Zealand way back in 1974. That was a concert in an unheralded tour that is still the best I have enjoyed. The unpretentiousness, energy and musicalness was remarkable. The reviews of the DVD here seemed slightly cautionary despite their great respect for one of the all time great rock guitarists and musicians. The caution seemed aimed at the production. However, I am thrilled I bought it. The music of course is great and some of the tracks seem more "live" than the CD, while some are in fact interesting different versions from the CD. The video of course enables us to see the craftmanship and the sheer involvement that Rory has with his music and playing. But the production adds an extra dimension and Tony Palmer should be congratulated and not doubted. The continuity between songs is clever (and related, subtley introducing the next track) and insightful to being on the road or displying Rory's knowledge, skill and respectful and neighbourly character. There is some wonderful behind-the-scene and pub jamming. This is not a simply a video of one of the all time great music CDs. It is crafted with very thoughtful continuity to capture a great musician in his natural (geographical and medium) habitat. It is 1974 after all and about the concerts and music to match being there and not with our supposedly sophisticated hi-fidelty, lounge comfort and "air-brush" perspective on everyhting.
Ian Baker

Mesmerized.......2006-02-27

I plugged this DVD into the player to let it run in the background while I was busy at other stuff. The intro music caught my attention and I left what I was doing to take a look. I was glued to the TV until the DVD finished and I just sat mesmerized. It is testimony to the quality of this product that the only criticism levelled at it relates to the second rate camerawork or the poor editing. The music scene in Ireland in 1974 was light years from what it is today, and playing the City Hall was as good as it got in Cork. One look at the backstage conditions and the state of the band's gear and one can imagine that they were probably lucky to have two decent cameras at any gig, so there probably isn't a ton of footage to edit from.
That aside, the tracks on this DVD, and the quality of the music show Rory Gallagher at his best. Tattoo'd Lady, A Million Miles Away, Who's that Coming all brought back great memories of my youth in Cork. I was 11 years old in 1974 and the footage of downtown Cork and Cobh is the way that I remember that place. The music is an even more powerful memory. Rory was a huge hero for us at a time when Cork was in a downward economic slide and our few treasured LP's at the time were so much more valuable to us that the hundreds of throwaway CD's we have today.
And the man himself? An unpretentious, enormously talented genius. His talent and love of the music oozes from this video. He walks the streets of Cork - just another bloke barely recognized by passers by, except for a great scene where he signs some kid's wrist, who in turn gives him a respect-filled pat on the back.
We used to be so proud that one of our own was the "second best guitarist in the world" - after God know who, maybe Clapton. After watching this DVD I know he wasn't second best. I cannot think of anybody, living or dead, who is better. If you're a Rory Gallagher fan, this is a must. If you're new to this legend, it's a great place to start.

Rory Gallagher/Irish Tour 1974.......2005-08-02

Back in 1976 when I was a teenager, I lived in Germany and
happened to watch Rockpalast Live on the TV. I was impressed by
Rory Gallagher and tried to buy CD's and Video. It was very
difficult to buy them when I moved back to Korea.

Rory Gallagher is a straight forward Blues guitarist with Irish
feel. My impression of Rory Gallagher is "Rory talks and
communicates his thought and feeling with his guitar in the for
of Blues."

Most important numbers of Rory Gallagher in his early days are
in the DVD. Sound is also nicely mastered and transfers
atmosphere of the live hall in a full scale even in a living
room.

Not only live music videos are nice, but also backstage talks
and introduction of his day-to-day life was also interesting.
Matter of fact, Rory Gallagher appeas to me "Shy" when he is
not on stage.

The contents, Music and ordinary life of Rory Gallagher, in
this DVD is well balanced.

I was happy to find this DVD after tens of years looking for it.

the Irish invasion.......2005-07-10

Very good, a must have for all 70's rock fans.Thank you Rory for some really good music, RIP

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