Riverdance - The Show [VHS]

The editor's criticism of Riverdance is meaningless. Riverdance is truly a phenomenom. I was so impressed by how moving the dances and music are. The dancers never waste any time. They just move from one beautiful move to another. They have a very good dance cast and on the stage they bring life and motion. You can't resist the tapping sounds. The music brings just as much liveliness. The music cast includes piper Davy Spillane, accordianist Mairtin O'Conner, and fiddler Maire Breatnach(before Eileen Ivers joined the show). The music is at times slow and moody, but then it goes on to be energetic and jig like. One of the best parts of the music is the songs. The choral group Anuna, made up of five men and five women, sings so beautifully in "The Heart's Cry", "The Heartland", and the song "Riverdance". The American gospel influence of "Freedom", performed by the James Bignon group portrays the dreams of freedom shared by America and Ireland. The finally at the end with Anuna and the African-American group together is so cute! One cannot ignore the beauty of the song, "Lift the Wings", which I believe helped inspire the Titanic theme(you can't resist that lovely low whistle). All of the music is a great picture of Celtic music, bringing the spirit of the past to our time. At the same time, it has influence from cultural music of Spain, Russia, and African-American gospel. It is folly for one to resist this masterpiece. It is a classic that will last a long time. Even teenagers like myself adore the soundtrack, but one should also get a hold of the video to see the dances. The songs and dances often relate to Celtic legends and mythology, such as "The Countess Kathleen" and "Lament For Cu Chuchaillin". You can not say no to Davy Spillane's powerful uillean pipes! Therefore, be sure to get the original show of RIverdance, which I am pleased to see that as many Americans and Europeans alike have delighted in.

It was so good to see Michael Flatly doing the lead male role..He soars and knows it which only enhances the performance. And I loved the original Spanish dancer. The suppleness of her back and arms is incredible. I had one disappointment, however. It must not have been the performance that was taped by Boston Public TV (WGBH), where I first saw Riverdance, because the Spanish dancer's choreography at the beginning of her dance was different in this version. It eliminated an incredible back bend and arm movements back-lit and up high on the dais that elicits goosebumps. I was really looking forward to seeing that again, but that was my only disappointment. All Riverdance lovers must have this version.

If you are reading this review, or even looking to buy Riverdance - The Show, then you already know how good it is. You remember the beautiful music played on the penny whistle and the bag pipes, you remember how captivating the dancing was, the talent of all the dancers and the singers.This is the video that really launched Michael Flatley's career, and really change the world of dance forever. This film put Ireland on the map for many people. You could even go as far to say, that it is because of this show, that new tv series like "so you think you can dance", have grown to be so popular. Michael Flatley really commercialized dance with this film.I used to watch this all the time when I was a little kid. I have early memories of me dancing around the house, trying to keep my posture straight, arms to my side.All that being said, the video was new as promised, it is a VHS, no the picture quality isn't as good as blue ray, but honestly if you're like me, you wont really care.

Actually, I borrowed this from a friend and watched it so much that I had to buy one for myself. In fact I love it so much that I kept my OLD VCR just to be able to watch this when I want to. This I really like because Micheal Flatley is in this he is a joy to watch--such fast feet. Mr. Flatley has such magic in his dancing that no other has! For me, this one ties in times watched with my other Riverdance from New York City with Colin dancing. Both are superb, yet different. If you are a huge fan of Riverdance, this is the one to buy. Just make sure that you have a VCR player as I do not think this one comes on DVD format. The Riverdance From New York City is on DVD.

A masterpiece of its time but also I thought I was buying it as a dvd so that sucked

Great video of the original performance. The VHS format is understandably less sharp than a digital (DVD) version, but the videography is perfect. It captures all the right views. This is a spectacular rendition (71 minutes) of the original show. It is the best available, until they decide to reformat it into DVD. I am happy to have it. I break it out every year (St. Patrick's Day) and share with friends over drinks and snacks.

I tried to return it. WHY?I'll tell you ;when I ordered it I hadn't noticed the date (I wanted the original performance,) and this disc was not a USA region disc so it won't play inmy player.I feel as thought my request which was asked for 4 hrs later was ignored .

My DVD player plays the video "Riverdance, The Show", very well. I also have a DVD, of Riverdance; NY, but miss several scenes from the original Show, including the Spanish dancer some of the music and Flatley of course. Amazon says I have the DVD "Riverdance The Show"on order, but I don't remember ordering it. Probably been on order since I got a DVD player which was quite a few years ago. But since I still have the video, and it plays very well, I'm not worried. Several videos I did keep and really like but are not available on DVD. Among them are "Out on a Limb" and the "original" "Wicker Man."

La belle mère est ravie de son DVD 😂

Riverdance 2002.Taped in geneva is a great addition to the collection.Finally we are able to see "The Liffey" on DVD, as we know them live.The Liffey has done a great job on this DVD, an breath-taking show.Seeing Joanne Doyle and breandan de gallai perform is just great.Together with The troupe the mucicians and Tap dancers they make a full show where you start looking at and don't want it to end, forget all around you and don't realise you looked at a 127 minutes show.It already warms me up for the shows we are gonna see in september this year, can you imagine?, that will make it 29 shows we've seen so far.For all of you who hesitate, Buy it, you'll not regret it.Peter

an enjoyable show,though I still find it more fragmented than the other 2 big Irish dance spectaculars available. would rate this one 3rd of the 3. Butler and Dunne work beautifully together.

Riverdance: The Show is an iconic show that took the world by storm back in 1997 when I first saw it on PBS Detroit. I love it as do thousands of others. It's become a collector's dream.

oui on est exactement replongé dans l'atmosphere du spectacle (en souvenir de leur passage à Bercy) ce qui prolonge d'autant plus le plaisir. A recommander pour ceux qui aiment les danses celtiques.