| | |  | WORLD MUSIC | Home » » Come West Along the Road - Irish Traditional Music | | | | | | | Description: | | Come West Along The Road is a popular long-running series of Irish traditional music broadcast since 1994 by RT+‰, the Irish national broadcaster.- The series takes its title from a well known traditional reel and is an invitation to the West.- In over 150 programs to date, this series has consistently brought older viewers performances often forgotten or never seen, as well as introducing new generations to significant musicians and music of the past. This DVD contains more than two hours of outstanding song and dance performances from across the rich spectrum of Irish traditional music. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Bothy Band, Donncha Muimhneachin, Darach Cathin, Tulla Ceili Band, Ceoltir Laighean | | Format:
| Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Standing Room Only | | Run Time:
| 145 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| January 30, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 17 reviews |
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25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Superb archival performanceJan 12, 2007
By Volunteer of America
Mutton chop sideburns, bell bottoms and beehives add a charming accent to this delightful collection of traditional Irish dance, music and song drawn from twenty five years (1961-1986) of Irish Public Broadcasting. Many of the performers are unknown in any international sense, but the extraordinarily high standard of virtuosity makes this a real pleasure to watch. The lovely melodies and irresistible beats of traditional Irish performance are truly enjoyable in this bargain-priced, two hour-plus DVD.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
A slice of IrelandSep 17, 2007
By C. Roll
If you're looking for a glitzy performance like Riverdance, this is not the dvd for you. If you're looking for a slice of Irish culture and music from the 60s-80s, this is it. Most of the performers are not even professionals. There's a clip of a young boy in Buncrana singing Four Green Fields in 1976. It gave me chills the first time I heard it. His voice is amazing. There's a touching performance at Sean O'Riada's funeral sung by Sean O'Se. And there's a very funny looking clip taken in a pub somewhere with an old man singing with his eyes shut and his friend seems to be pumping the song out of him with one hand and holding a pint in the other. I loved this dvd. I'll know I'll watch it again and again.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
The "West" is the Best!Mar 14, 2007
By Joseph M. Dunne
Want a crash course in pre-Celtic Tiger Irish culture? Viewing the historic archival segments on this video collection of Irish music, song and dance performances captured over a four deade period is like a getting a crash PH.D. on the topic. The DVD has become the 'must have' item if you're a Irish music session hound. Some rough audio and low quality video for certain segments only add to the charm. Pour yourself a pint, tune your instrument, and sit back and enjoy the journey.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
only irish need applyJan 27, 2008
By Stephen Finley
"emncaity"
...or those who are interested in the real deal. You want real Irish, this is it. There is something really stunning about this huge collection, something so anti-Michael-Flatley-in-little-bullfighter-jacket. If you're a hardcore fan of traditional music and dance, you'll know many or most of the people here; if not, it doesn't matter, you'll know 'em after you watch and listen. Don't miss it.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Fine traditional Irish music and dancing!Jul 09, 2008
By Lorraine P. Zigman
Others have given five gold stars to this DVD - I would like to add my own. This is an opportunity to open a window and view traditional Irish music and dancing as it was done by groups of people and individuals who dance for the pure enjoyment of it. It is not done by professionals, but by ordinary, every day citizens of "Erin's Green Isle". My hat is off to the Irish public television station who went out and recorded this bit of Irish life. I highly reconmmend this DVD - my guess is you will not be able to resist getting out of your easy chair and dancing along with the Irish folk.
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