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One Night in Dublin-a Tribute to Phil Lynott [Blu-ray]

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As with almost everything that Gary Moore releases, this DVD has great moments, strange decisions and bad moments. Let's check them:

1) Good factors: sound quality is excellent. Crisp, loud and clear. Brian Downey is playing very steady, as strong a drummer as ever. Gary is playing like hell. Man, this guy is s master of the six-strings. Scott Gorham: the Black Rose instrumental part is breathtaking. The guy played with conviction and hit every note right, enjoying the moment.

2) Strange: Gary beginning the show with a solo tune. Maybe he just wanted to warm up the audience... Also, maybe because the concert was an homage to Lynott, the bass player was extremely low profile, even vclearly being clearly professional and a great player. Not bringing Sykes was weird.

3) Bad moments: Brian Robertson. It hurted me to see the guy barely being capable of playing, It was clear he was going through the motions. An embarassing moment.
Gary singing at the top of his lungs. Subtlety is not a virtue of him... He sings the songs in a harsh and "brutal" manner, totally devoid of any of the nuances used by Lynott. This is annoying at sometimes.

In genereal, however, this ia a very worth purchase.

This is a welcome addition to my dvd collection as Thin Lizzy is one of my all-time favorites right up there with Sabbath, Zep, etc. The sound/video quality is very good, and so is the musicianship, especially Gary Moore and Brian Downey...Actually Brian Downey saves Gary and Brian Robertson at the last few bars of "Emerald" but, hey, that's rock'n'roll! In the interviews part of this dvd Robbo made a good point in stating that the unveiling of a statue of Phil Lynott in Dublin wouldn't have been complete without this tribute show to the man who touched so many people's lives worldwide. Also in this dvd are appearances by Scott Gorham, sans Les Paul in favor of a Strat and also the first guitarist in this great band, Eric Bell. This dvd would have been a perfect "10" if Snowy White (Chinatown, Renegade) and John Sykes (Thunder and Lightning) were in it, but I'm not gonna complain! It's about time Thin Lizzy got the credit they have been due and this dvd firmly cement's Phil Lynott's Legacy in rock and roll history and hopefully will garner new, younger fans as well. Timeless music has a way of doing that! A very nice package overall.

Even the casual Thin Lizzy fan will find this DVD simultaneously exhilarating, frustrating, and mysterious... just like Phil Lynott himself. Exhilarating: the musicianship demonstrated by all former Thin Lizzy members is pure joy as all members present were clearly there in Dublin to perform and add lustre to the Lynott legacy. Especially noteworthy is Mr. Brian Downey, the staple member and still unsung hero of the original band. Watch how he carries "Emerald" after both Moore and Robertson miss their end-solo queue. Frustrating: Gary Moore, you look absolutely awful, though your vocals and playing are exceptional throughout. By the way, Gary, I thought this was about Thin Lizzy and Phil... why did you insist on consuming valuable DVD time on your solo material? NOT good, my friend.... Nice songs, bad timing. Mysterious: A rehabbed Scott Gorham sounding not quite coherent in his interview segments... And only a few words from Brian Downey? Why?? I agree with thoughts offered by other viewers, the addition of John Sykes (also mysterious with his absence from such a momentous occasion) would have added variety and context to Lynott's prowess as writer/vocalist. In the end, an hour's worth of truly great playing and the interviews provide some intriguing insights. Still, dedicated Thin Lizzy fans will seek something more. Like the man himself...just out of reach.

If you enjoy masters of electric guitars, this one is for you.
Great selection of Thin Lizzy songs, and the guitar slingers that actually played on them. The only problem is that Gary Moore's guitar is alot louder than the others, but still enjoyable. Eric Bell still plays "Whiskey in the Jar" better than anyone.

Superior sound and video, and Gary Moore is at his scorching best. Any opportunity to see him live should be taken, whether in person or on video. Only complaint is that it's not long enough (the best ones never are). What else needs to be said? BUY IT NOW!

Back at the tender age of 13,I picked up a bass guitar and began to thump away on the E string, until I learned to master the instrument. I did this all because I saw a guy and his band on T.V. by the name of Thin Lizzy. I remember it to this day.

This tribute was the most emotional thing to watch, amazing, amazing, amazing! I give it 5 stars, but might have to deduct a one half percentage point for not having John Sykes there, to rip through Thunder and Lightning or Sun Goes Down. Even though he was only on two albums, studio and the farewell tour live album, he too was apart of Phils life.

Thousands of irish folk can't be wrong. Hoist a pint to the memory of Phil Lynott, and his gang of rebel rockers, this tribute, has him smiling in heaven. This I believe!.

As a long time fan of both Thin Lizzy and Gary Moore, this was a real treat to look forward to. The show was played on the night of the unveiling of the late Phil Lynott's statue in Dublin. Most of the previous members of Thin Lizzy are present and Gary Moore is band leader on the night. It goes without saying that Gary's playing and singing are absolutely outstanding. His phrasing, note selection and tone are first rate and shows why he is one of the premier rock and blues players of the last twenty years.

As for the show itself, it starts off with Gary and band playing "Walking by Myself", an old blues standard that featured on "Still Got the Blues". After that, they tear through around 70 minutes of Lizzy classics. After playing Jailbreak and Don't Believe a Word (with Jonathon Noyce and original drummer Brian Downey), Brian Robertson comes out and they play two of the great Lizzy songs of the 70's: Emerald and Still in Love With You. Robbo's playing is unfortunately a little sloppy in parts, particularly on Emerald (but he hits his straps on Still...), but it doesn't detract from the overall performance too much. They are great songs and done well here.

The best part, however, is when Scott Gorham comes out and they blaze through Black Rose, Cowboy Song and the Boys are Back in Town. Black Rose is worth the price of admission for this DVD alone. It is utterly mind blowing and watching two great gunslingers go toe to toe on this track and play it note perfect is wonderful. In fact, it may even surpasse the album version. Boys is also a great rave up and really gets the crowd going.

Last up is Eric Bell, the guitarist from the early days of the band and they play Whisky in the Jar. He still sounds good, both guitar and vocal wise and takes the front seat on this tune. The final tune (in the encore) is Gary and band doing his old chestnut (that Phil originally sang on) Parisienne Walkways, which features some volcanic soloing. Such a great tribute to the man and his music.

A special mention must be made of the audio and video production. They are first class, to say nothing of the quality of the performance. The sound, in particular, is spectacular and special attention was given to getting the guitar tones right, as they were such a big part of Lizzy's sound. Both Gary and Scott's sound are so huge that you feel like you are in the room with the amps turned up to 11.

I only have a couple of minor quibbles: the set could have been longer (I wish they'd played Chinatown and Waiting for an Alibi, for instance) and Robbo's less than brilliant playing. Overall, though, I love this DVD and recommend it to Lizzy fans, particularly as good DVD footage of the band is hard to get.

I was very pleased with this DVD. The sound quality is excellent, and the filming is great. It was good to see some of my favorite guitar players again. Granted the songs don't have the same edge as they did with Phil singing and playing bass, but personally I am glad this concert was filmed and shared with the fans. The interviews are a nice added feature to the DVD.
Too bad John Sikes and Snowy White were not present. Brian, Scott, and Eric each took turns sharing the stage with Gary, but I wish there could have been at least one song where ALL the guitarists played together.

Gary Moore is undoubtedly a fine guitar player. Unfortunately, he is barely adequate as a singer. And he doesn't have nearly enough charisma to carry the show as a front man. John Sykes would have been a very welcome addition to this show. The appearance of Eric Bell is a highlight, as are the interviews.

Incredible show celebrating the greatest rocker of them all. Gary puts so much feeling into the show and it's totally geniune. Brian Downey could still tour with Lizzy (the Sykes version). Scott Gorham is one of the greatest guitarist of all time. Robbo is great and Eric Bell is Whiskey in the Jar. The ending is hauntingly beautiful, Your mesmorized with Parisienne Walkways and then Gary breaks into happy birthday, and you realize in a split second that Phil has been gone for so long. The Greatest!!!!! One missing, I wish John Sykes was there.