The Corrs - unplugged (2004) [DVD5 PAL]

The Corrs - unplugged (2004) [DVD5 PAL]


Label: Warner Music Vision
Video: 16:9 PAL
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.0 Surround, Linear PCM Stereo
DVD Release Date: September 21, 2004

Captured live in October 1999 before a studio audience in Ireland's Ardmore Studios, The Corrs deliver an outstanding up-close-and-personal performance in a small intimate setting. In addition to what was then their current hits, The Corrs also debut two songs from their album "In Blue" ("Radio" and "At Your Side") which are arguably superior than what would wind up on that studio album one year later.
Additionally, the band throws in some stellar renditions of traditional Irish tunes which show off the full scope of their musicianship as well as cover versions of their favorite songs - R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts", Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams", Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" and Thin Lizzy's "Old Town" - which are played in a way that only The Corrs can play them.
A genuine highlight of the entire performance would have to be the cover version of Jimmy McCarthy's "No Frontiers" in which Andrea Corr leaves the stage giving the vocal spotlight over to sisters Sharon and Caroline who give a stirring heartfelt performance here.
Definitely, this DVD was well worth the wait. This is arguably The Corrs best performance on video. Andrea's voice is strong and powerful throughout, Sharon's violin and vocal harmonies are flawless while Caroline and Jim show off amazing versitility by switching between different instruments during the show (Caroline plays drums, bodhran, percussion and piano, Jim switches between many guitars as well as piano). The band's strong back up from Anthony Drennan, Keith Duffy, Mitchell Froom and the Irish Symphonic Film Orchestra give the performance an even bigger boost.

Tracks:

"Only When I Sleep"
"What Can I Do"
"Radio"
"Toss The Feathers"
"Everybody Hurts"
"Dreams"
"Runaway"
"Forgiven Not Forgotten"
"At Your Side"
"Little Wing"
"No Frontiers"
"Queen Of Hollywood"
"Old Town (This Boy Is Cracking Up)"
"(Lough) Erin Shore"
"So Young"

Personnel

The band

Andrea Corr ñ Lead vocals, tin whistle
Caroline Corr ñ Drums, tambourine, bodhr·n, piano, vocals
Sharon Corr ñ Violin, vocals
Jim Corr ñ Guitar, piano, vocals

Guest musicians

Anthony Drennan ñ Guitar, Dobro
Keith Duffy ñ Bass Guitar
The Irish Film Orchestra ñ Additional Instrumentation

Technical

Engineers ñ Tim Martin and Tim Summerhayes