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See this DVD and try not to smile!

T. LeBaron | NH | 09/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a GBS fan for a number of years and have had the great fortune to see them three times live, once with their original bassist. They've managed to keep their level at its peak since he retired to be with his family. Alan Doyle says it best: "Great Big Sea isn't someone you go to watch, we're something you have to do." Indeed, they get the entire crowd into the performance, encouraging singalongs, "vertical movement" and a huge "kitchen party" as they're called in the Maritimes. This is a show you have to experience in person. Until then, the DVD is an appetizer. Pure fun from start to finish, even the sad songs will bring a smile. The acapella stuff is where they shine even brighter (check out "General Taylor") and the traditional songs like "Mari-Mac" and "The Night Pat Murphy Died" and their million-miles-an-hour version of REM's "End of the World" make them an instant pleasure.

If these guys can't get you smiling and dancing, there's just no hope for you. Seeing them live you'll get a lot more of the audience interaction from Alan and the boys, but seeing this DVD will make you want to be there in person, and when they come around your area...don't pass up the chance to go catch them live!"

A lot of bang for your buck!

Peter A. Mcgovern | Portland, OR United States | 03/06/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great Big Sea is one of those bands that seems to give more than they get. This DVD/cd package is an example of that.



If you haven't seen this band live (and I was fortunate enough to do so) then this will have to do for you. If you have seen this band live, than you probably already have this DVD!



Buy this and you'll get a ton of GBS value including a GREAT DVD concert. All the songs they perform here are good, but their version of General Taylor is amazing. You'll also get an audio cd of the concert.



The crowd is wildly enthusiastic and it almost seems like every member of the audience is singing along with the band word-for-word. (I would guess all their audiences are enthusiastic like that. When I saw them in early 2006 in Potland Oregon, they were brought back for THREE encores at a sold out show on a Monday night!)



There's also a documentary I haven't watched yet, and a text-based timeline of the band.



My recommendation: buy this (and if GBS comes to your area don't let them get away without seeing them.)"

What a Gas!

W. Smith | USA | 03/05/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great Big Sea is a band comprised of members from small towns in Newfoundland, Canada. They play a Celtic folk/rock style of music - an interesting blend of traditional with contemporary. They simply can't record a song that doesn't lift you up and make you want to dance and sing along! This live performance CD/DVD is outstanding, and I'm not usually a live performance kind of guy. The guitar and other instrumental work is outstanding, the vocals are strong, melodic and harmonious, the drumming is compelling, and the enthusiasm of these guys is truly infectious. Outstanding.



Check out "Rant and Roar" as well; not live, but will make whatever you're doing fun."