FIDDLER’S GREEN plays Speed Folk? Yes, this self-created synonym for the style hits the nail on the head; the exact denomination is Irish Independent Speed Folk. This DVD is full of good humor, arisen at first by a concert with perfect sound, light and camera work. The band is in agitation all the time and the fiddler’s grimaces are more than worth seeing. The above mentioned camera work is brilliant in its cut which is convenient for the watcher’s eye; the sound is clear but not polished. The audience is integrated in the show cleverly, just see the song Donkey Ride (some men are used as “donkeys“, they have to carry the girlfriends on their shoulders and dance around!); the crowd sings along all the time during classics like County Down, Rocky Road To Dublin or Too Drunk. I want to highlight the vocal performance which is exceedingly well done; the solo chants as well as the parts for several voices show the quality of the band. In addition to this spoiling of ears and eyes one can find a lot of other special features on this felicitous DVD. The fan is happy with 8 video clips from 1993 up to 2002, furthermore the “Greencuts” offer personal and alacritous views behind the scenes, it’s amusing to watch all these air guitar excesses or grimace competitions!
This well made compilation is really recommendable and if you get the chance to see this band live on stage, then be there – the FIDDLER’s are on the road these days!