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Great Big Sea: Great Big DVD

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As a GBS fan living in the southern U.S., I have never had the chance to see the band live, or see any of their videos. Until now. I really couldn't be more satisfied with this DVD. The live show is a lot of fun, and the guys sound great. The videos, while lacking the big-budget polish of more commercially successful bands, are rather charming for that very reason. And the karaoke version of Mari Mac finally sheds some light on some of the more hard-to-understand lyrics that I personally have wondered about for years!

Throw in an informative, mostly light-hearted documentary and some home movie footage, and you've got the ultimate Great Big Sea package. If I have one very minor complaint, it's that the menu doesn't offer you the choice of playing all the music videos at once; you have to select each one individually. But it's a small nit to pick when faced with such a delightful compilation of all things Great Big Sea.

Order it now, and help spread the word about this terrific band!

If it is possible to wear out a CD, I'm well on the way. This DVD has it all, the live concert, videos, interviews with the band, and 'home' movies. The concert gives you an idea what to expect when you actually get to a Great Big Sea show (wear comfortable shoes and roomy clothes). At GBS shows you don't sit in your seat, you only rent it until GBS hits the stage then you take to your feet for the entire concert. I've bought several copies of the DVD to initiate friends and family--and every single person was instantly hooked, although I had to explain Donkey Riding was not about riding donkeys, and define some unusual Newfoundland expressions in other song lyrics. While you are waiting for the guys to have show anywhere near you, this is your fix until you have the honor to see them live. GBS puts on the best show I have ever seen.

This is a great DVD! I got mine yesterday and have already watched it three times. GBS rules! Can't wait till they come out west again!

DVD Includes
Live footage of: Donkey Riding, When I'm Up, Sea of No Cares, Boston and St. John's, The Night Pat Murphy Died, Stumbling In, Jack Hinks, Goin Up, general taylor, Lukey, Clearest Indication, I'm a Rover, Everything Shines, Mari-Mac, Consequence Free, Ordinary Day, End of the World, Excursion Around the Bay, Fortune Set, and The Old black Rum

As well as 13 music videos and karaoke versions of Goin Up, Mari-Mac and Ordinary Day, and a 28 minute interview with Great Big Sea!

Keep on surfing The Great Big Sea!

Great Big Sea is not truly appreciated unless you see them live but this DVD is the next best thing. I would almost recommend it as a an excercise video because you can't be still while watching. You just want to dance and sing along. I'd heard a few of their CDs but never seen them live at the time I bought this DVD and now I feel like I am watching old friends. Their musicality is remarkable and this brings that out as they do acoustic and electrified sets as well as a capella harmony. Unless you're an old fuddy duddy that doesn't want to smile, get this, you won't regret it

You don't have to wait for Amazon USA to ship this after Dec 24th. Go to amazon.ca and pay only $20.99 CDN for this and get it sent to you now. I can't wait to see this DVD! (Five star rating based on anticipation and the fact that Amazon won't let you post without rating the DVD...)

What more can I say..!!!.Great music....These guys are awesome... You HAVE to get this DVD.. I bought it as soon as it came out, and waited, and waited, and waited for it to arrive..(It did take 3 whole days...very, very, long days)...but WOW it was worth the wait..
Great music, great shows, great music..just a totally great package..
Did I mention the great music...??

I was a quick convert to GBS love, and the second CD I bought (after "Up") was the double-disc Great Big CD/DVD. While it came in a regular double-CD case instead of a glossy DVD case, the DVD itself seems to be the very same as this one. It has the same live concert footage, the music videos, the karaoke, and fun band stuff. Unless you desperately want the spiffy DVD case, I'd REALLY recommend buying the CD/DVD double set instead of this item. If you DO decide to purchase this, you'll still absolutely love the band's quality music, contagious sense of fun and enthusiasm, and the astonishingly catchy lyrics. Way hey and away we go!

Living in Connecticut it's a little hard to see GBS in person. This DVD takes care of this need a little. Music quality is good, the extras are good, nice mix of audience and band. It's interesting to see how young everyone looks in the old videos and how "mature" they look now. If you are a fan of GBS, GET THE DVD!

If you are a fan of Great Big Sea's live performances, you will love this DVD. Great concert footage is just enough to hold you over till the band comes to your town. Highly recommended.

I ran accross this group by accident, but it was a MOST FORTUNATE accident. Great Big Sea is infectious, getting deep into your heart and soul. I have spent this summer listening to all of their albums and have enjoyed every one of them (although the live stuff is best). I am of Irish descent and I was searching for something new. Although they are from Newfoundland (not Irish), their music is very similiar and very enjoyable. I just can't quit listening to it...I am addicted to Road Rage and the Great Big DVD. I cannot reccommend thieir music highly enough!