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Gipsy Kings: Live at Kenwood House in London

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Since Amazon does not give the list of songs included in this DVD I am going to start by giving you the list.
Gipsy Kings: Live at Kenwood House in London
1. Rhythmic [4:25]
2. Rumba Tech [4:10]
3. Lleve Me El Compas [4:37]
4. Tristessa [4:40]
5. Amigo [4:34]
6. Petite Noya [3:36]
7. Como Siento Yo [4:17]
8. Sabroso [7:33]
9. Como Ayer [4:08]
10. A Mi Mora [3:40]
11. Jobi Joba [4:39]
12. Boleria [4:32]
13. Fandangos [4:51]
14. Legende [4:57]
15. Quiero Saber [5:00]
16. Tampa [4:15]
17. Poquito a Poco [3:43]
18. Baila Me [5:13]
19. Todos Todos [4:55]
20. Bamboleo [7:27]
21. Volare [6:13]

If you are a fan of Gypsy King you will be delighted by this DVD.
Why did I not give the DVD 5 Stars? The Gypsys had better and more energetic performances when they were younger, but we are all getting older, so we should overlook that.

This is my 2nd DVD concert for the Gipsy Kings. The first one I purchased 3 years ago directly off their Official Website (it's not longer for sale on their website) and I must say - this DVD is EXCELLENT and blows away the first one I purchased! I'm not quite sure why a couple of people previously gave low reviews. This DVD is in HiDef and the sound quality on my home entertainment system is incredible. The Concert includes some old favorites as well as some new hits from their album "Roots". It also has 5 songs in recording sessions as well as a history of the band and a "Pictography" (Pictures of their childhood and their families) AND some historical footage!!! I'm not sure of the other DVD on Amazon with the same name and different packaging but YOU CAN'T GO WRONG BUYING THIS ONE!!. It's a true Gipsy Fiesta!! P.S. All of the titles are listed on the DVD and it's a 21 song concert DVD NOT including the recording sessions!!!

At the time of writing this review, the average rating on Amazon is 3 stars - out of six reviews, two are 1-star for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual performance. I do think, though, that the Gipsy Kings deserve a far better rating than that for this performance.

I have been a casual fan of their brand of flamenco since the late eighties, but have never seen them perform, either live or recorded. I picked this up by chance while browsing around one day.

Definitely well worth it! The setting is unususal, and the stage setup is pretty minimalist, but these guys perform from their hearts. The guitar playing is fascinating and the backup musicians are excellent. The concert has a good mix of up-tempo hits and more mellow, romatic tunes. The passion these guys bring to their music is evident in their singing and playing, and they all seem expert at doing both.

The video quality is very good in 16:9 aspect ratio, and appears to have been filmed in high defintiion. Likewise for the audio - both the Dolby and DTS surround tracks sound great on my home theater system. I've been watching this DVD a quite few times since it arrived, and it's definitely still growing on me. Very glad I got this!

Bought this DVD as a gift for my boyfriend who absolutely loves the Gipsy Kings. We were surprised to see how greatly produced it was, and the amazing quality of both the video and the audio. Really worth it! You can play it over and over again and won't get tired of it! The only detail is that the DVD cover is not as the one pictured in the website; its a guitar in much duller colors... Still, creates a great atmosphere!

Estan viejitos y la voz no es la misma pero la calidad de este disco es excelente.

Buena imagen y precioso sonido

The venue is interesting. Gypsy Kings fans will enjoy the quality of the audio and camera work of the band. Many of their hits are included in the performance.

Fisrt the good points: there are four competent singers and at least six competent guitarists in this incarnation of the band. The music itself is good, and the bass player was particularly great. There are quite a few new songs on here and not too much overlap with other concerts. Now the other points: If you are from a privilaged background and don't mind watching two hours of spoiled Londonites picknick accross a swamp from a sterile looking bandshell with the Gypsy Kings playing in it, you will enjoy this. That is to say, if the heart and soul of the music meens nothing to you, and you do not and have not ever toiled or worked hard in your life, then this will be yet another possible diversion from the mediocrity of your oppulent exhistence. A real 'fiesta' in my nostalgic mind would consist of peasants, preferable of hispanic origin, working off pent up energy in a dark crowded nightclub, possibly with a dance floor. I hope the Wolff Trapp concert will be on DVD at some point.

OK, so Amazon now lists three different DVDs that are all named "Gipsy Kings: Live at Kenwood House in London." So, are these all the same DVD, with different packaging? Or are they different concerts?