Movie Reviews for The High Kings

The High Kings

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Movie Reviews of The High Kings

Movie Review: All hail The High Kings!
Summary: 5 Stars

I first saw The High Kings on their PBS special, (much like Celtic Woman, with whom I'm also very enamored), and from the opening number, "Rocky Road To Dublin", I knew I had to get the DVD. The product itself is pretty ordinary. No behind the scenes or anything like that. Just the concert, and the rather handy option of subtitles, since some of the lyrics either go by so fast you can't keep up or are in Gaelic, or both. But the concert MORE than makes up for the lack of bells & whistles.

The production is somewhat smaller than Celtic Woman, which is actually quite nice, giving the show a more intimate quality, and they communicate with the audience well. The singers of the group all are fantastic vocalists, showcasing tight harmonies, rousing pub tunes, as well as inspired and touching ballads, all traditional Irish songs. Of particular note is the backup band, particularly the madly talented percussionist. He plays the bodhran like nothing I've ever seen, and is even showcased with a brief solo, followed by a duet with another insanely talented Irish tap dancer, you've gotta see this!

The only resemblance that I can see between The High Kings and Celtic Woman is the fantastically talented performers. Though both acts are undeniably Irish, they're also apples and oranges. Where Celtic Woman leans more towards New Age, Contemporary and even classical, The High Kings are purely traditional Irish, in the realm of The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, and The Irish Rovers.

So get the DVD, pour yourself a good Irish stout, sit back and push play!

Movie Review: This concert is wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars

As Celtic Woman fans, we absolutely love the High Kings as well. It is such a delight to watch their concert. All of our family loves the DVD and CD (this includes me, my husband, and my three children, ages 13, 11, and 6). We all try to figure out which vocalist we like the best, and of course we can't decide because we like all of them!

Movie Review: THE BEST! I CAN'T SAY SAY ENOUGH!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

I have visited Ireland and I've been to the pubs and heard the beautiful music. When I watched the High Kings, I felt like I was back in Ireland. These guys are wonderful! My parents and brothers and sisters have also purchased this and we all love it. They are so much fun to watch and they are remarkably entertaining. I can't imagine just listening to it on a CD. They are true quality performers and the music is so inspiring, that I exercise (walk on the treadmill) everyday while watching this DVD. (I never write reveiws, but this absolutely deserved a 5 star rating.)

Movie Review: Get you IRISH on
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm moving to Ireland!
These guys are great! It's the first video I have seen of them, but I understand they have been around for a while, and have a long family history of music and entertainment. They involve the audience, and sing with gusto! I had to laugh at some of the audience shots at they were singing just as loud as they could! God Bless our Elders! You will hear strong, traditional songs, (my grandmother knows all of them) and be tappin your toes and dancin in the TV room! The next best thing to a ticket to Dublin! Go Kings!