Big Country - Final Fling

Starring:Big Country
Studio: Classic Pictures
Product Type: DVD

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With the untimely passing of frontman Stuart Adamson in 2001, the title Final Fling couldn't be more sadly appropriate. This two-disc set captures Big Country toward the beginning and near the end of their 20-year career. The first disc features a 1988 performance from an outdoor peace concert in East Berlin, shortly before the release of Peace in Our Time (and before the Berlin Wall came down in 1989). It's a straightforward, electric set played in front of a huge, enthusiastic crowd during the twilight hours. The second disc finds the Scottish rockers back at their old stomping grounds, Glasgow's Barrowlands, while on their Driving to Damascus tour with the Alarm in 2000. They may look older, but their chiming twin-guitar attack is as passionate and rousing as ever. Both sets include such fan favorites as "Look Away," "Fields of Fire," and Top 40 hit "In a Big Country." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

Awesome concert dvds.......2006-06-23

Not to go into what has already been coverd but this dvd set rocks! Have had this set for about two years and never get tired of it.I mainly watch the Glasgow's concert dvd not because I don't like the East Berlin concert, but the Glasgow concert brings back alot of good memories with the great music.As mentioned before in other reviews the sound is a fantastic 5.1 mix!The way all concert dvds should be.The video quality in the Glasgow concert is a little off at times but the show and music is so good you can't complain.A must for any level of fan of Big Country.

Gracias.......2005-07-09

Para aquellos que solo conocimos a Big Country escuchando sus dos primeros lp's y editados por Polygram en Mexico, es una agradable sorpresa reencontrarse con este estupendo grupo. Aunque Stuart ya no este vivo fisicamente si lo esta cada vez que lo escuchamos cantar y hacer sonar su inconfundible requinto. Y si es verdad, este es uno de los grupos mas incomprendidos por los "conocedores". Un sorprendente concierto en Alemania con una lista de canciones impecable (si acaso el cover a los Rolling Stones esta de mas) y un emocionante concierto de despedida frente a sus paisanos con todo y su toque sentimental con los hijos de los integrantes del grupo. Nada de demagogia barata y dioses de la guitarra. Gracias por la musica.

I'd give it 6 stars if I could.......2005-01-07

I have to admit that the first time I saw this video I laughed out loud. Why? Four grown men in t-shirts and kilts playing rock and roll. Wow. Well, now when I laugh it's shear joy...at their fantastic seasoned, fun, high energy performance. Bruce plays his heart out; Tony, cool as ever, ads his own magic on bass; Mark on the drums--clear and crisp--really showcases his talent. And Stuart....he was having a blast. You can see his love affair with the audience, and he gives above and beyond with energy, extra guitar solos, and, well, like I said, you could tell he was having fun (not as much fun perhaps as he did in Berlin at the peace concert--man, there he was shining, too, but in a younger "look at this crowd!" bright eyed and commanding demeanor). Back to Final Fling--here you see a mature Stuart and Company comfortable in their Scottish colors and....tennis shoes? And Tony is in black ankle boots,which is a hoot in itself. I've said a lot about the visual on this DVD but I have to add that the audio is outstanding...mesmerizing. This is a fantastic DVD.

Brilliant stuff.......2003-08-16

Hiya
This DVD is certainly worth the purchase - the sound and quality is excellent.....what a great band this was....if this doesnt
get you moving, check your pulse!
cheers
-Rob

Big Time Music.......2002-12-28

The "live in berlin" DVD is well worth the price of this 2 DVD set. Hungry, energetic and singing/playing with passion. when is the last time you said that about a pop/rock band. A must have for Big Country fans, a "should have" for everybody else. The other disk "Glasgow Borrowlands", seemed more like a farewell/thank-you concert and wasn't as lively, but was a nice addition.

Big Country (2 pack) The Ultimate Collection/Final Fling+Glasgow Barrowland and Live In Berlin 9 (Region 1 DVD's)

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Big Country (2 pack) The Ultimate Collection/Final Fling+Glasgow Barrowland and Live In Berlin 9 (Region 1 DVD's)

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Product Description

The Ultimate Collection: 1.Harvest Home 2.Fields Of Fire 3.In A Big Country 4.Chance 5.Wonderland 6.East Of Eden 7.Where The Rose Is Sown 8.Just A Shadow 9.Look Away 10.The Teacher 11.One Great Thing 12.One Great Thing (12" Version) 13.Hold The Heart 14.King Of Emotion 15.Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys) 16.Peace In Our Time 17.Save Me 18.Heart Of The World 19.Republican Party Reptile 20.Beautiful People 21.Fragile Thing (Feat. Eddi Reader) 22.Perfect World Final Fling - Disc One: Live In Berlin Disc Two: Glasgow Barrowlands

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