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Cara Dillon - The Redcastle Sessions | 
| Artist: Cara Dillon
Studio: Proper Films
Category: DVD
List Price: £14.99
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 4400
Format: Live, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 805520212663
EAN: 0805520212663
ASIN: B0018MI4J8
Release Date: July 21, 2008
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 The Redcastle Sessions November 3, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I disagree entirely with the reviews of this product.Although nicely performed there are too many similar sounding ballads & unecessary conversation.I found this made very bland viewing.Unless you're a fan of very traditional songs or a die hard folkie i suggest you give this one a miss.
 A Qualty DVD which brings comfort and warmth October 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having read the previous reviews I decided to opt for a signed copy at a gig! For fans of Cara this is a must buy. In fact it would make the perfect end of year gift. This DVD is perfect for the Autumn & Winter nights. With the filming beautifully shot on the shores in County Donegal and the natural lighting effects on location it conveys a comfort and warmth. It is very well compiled with an excellent track listing. In fact the label Proper is very apt, as this is "proper" good stuff throughout.
Choosing the 'Play Program' mode (Full 80 Mins) you see Cara talk about her inspirations, family history and stories behind each of the songs as they come along. For repeat viewing you can choose "Play Songs Only" to just watch the performances - A nice touch. Filmed in an informal way these performances vary from just Cara & husband Sam Lakeman to both additional and a full array of talented musicians joining them. Whilst watching these I was surprised that some were done in one take, which Cara explained at the gig - How magical! The sound quality as you can imagine is first class and best appreciated through a good sound system/HiFi. The compositions are superb, Cara's vocal is exquisite creating music that "makes the soul rest". In fact long before the last track 'P Stands For Paddy' filmed Live in a Bar in Dungiven this DVD had reached parts that others don't!
Bonus Extra's include 1) Track by Track selection 2) A Photo Gallery Slideshow with photo's taken on location including the 2 new Lakeman twins at the piano with Dad 3) Switching between Surround and Stereo Sound.
The overall result is a sure-fire winner and even for an unsigned copy I heartily recommend! Enjoy :)
Pure gold August 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Beautifully filmed, very well recorded music of the highest order (no matter what language it is sung in - see other review!). Simply stunning.
 Could have been a lot better August 11, 2008
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
This could have been brilliant,the lady has talent but this seems a poor imitation of the BBC series The Transatlantic Sessions which was superb.Shame that it was full of too much english singing as well,whats wrong with the native celtic language.
The best live DVD I've ever seen. August 5, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Forget your typical live recording of a concert or show, this DVD raises the bar well beyond that. Multiple set ups, in amazing surroundings, Cara's Redcastle sessions in a whole new type of live DVD. If you buy one music DVD this year, it has to be this one. Cara's voice is mesmerising, whilst the quality of the musicians involved is second to none. Shot beautifully, with stunning production values, Redcastle sessions sets a new benchmark in the field.
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