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From the outset, the performers draw you into their tightly
knit circle with an attitude that is more about come-in-and-have-a-good-time-while-we-just-happen-to-sing,
rather than we-hope-you-enjoy-our-stuff.
They are confident, relaxed and their presence suits the
informality of the unplugged genre. Lead singer Andrea has
a clear, strong voice and it gives gives the band some soul,
she also plays a mean tin whistle.
I would challenge anyone with even the smallest drop of Celtic
blood to not be set to dance a jig or a reel during her playing
in Toss the Feathers or Lough Erin Shore.
Likewise, the stylish violinist and vocalist, Sharon, absolutely
shines with her bow - particularly during the folk instrumentals
- and her backing vocals add a warmth and depth to the songs.
Caroline, the drummer, seems to be the fun one of the group
and is always smiling and having a laugh. Her rhythms are
spot-on and her work on the bodhran drum is eye-catching and
foot-tapping. In the duet, No Frontiers, which she
sings with Sharon, she reveals a very fine voice.
The only lad in the band, Jim, seems pretty intense while
performing on the piano and guitar but seems pretty content
to get on with the music out of the main spotlight.
The performance is very informal and more than once you'll
catch one of the group smiling or winking to another as a
way of saying "You're doing well" or "Hey, I'm having fun."
Most of the concert is original Corrs' material, although
they throw in the traditional Celtic folk music and some covers
- REM's Everybody Hurts, Fleetwood Mac's Dreams
and Jimi Hendrix's Little Wing. This chap never thought
he ever say that anyone could outperform Stevie Nicks on Dreams
but, boy, Andrea does it at a canter.
If there is a quibble with The Corrs: Unplugged, it's
the occurrence of film artefacts in the shadows that just
take the gloss off what would have been a near-perfect DVD.
Still, it's been on the DVD player a fair bit since unwrapping
it, so that speaks volumes.
Conclusion: Rating:
85%
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