The High Kings (2008)

FROM THE CREATORS AND PRODUCERS OF THE IRISH PHENOMENON CELTIC WOMAN COMES THE NEXT GENERATION IN IRISH BALLAD MUSIC, THE HIGH KINGS. Finbarr Clancy, Martin Furey, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden - renowned vocalists and musicians - have come together to form the hottest Irish folk and ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s. The musical producer is the highly acclaimed David Downes, who is the musical genius behind Celtic Woman and formerly the musical director of Riverdance. He brings intricate harmonies and driving rhythms to The High Kings songbook, giving them a freshness and sparkle that is infectious. A rousing TV special was filmed in Dublin and is available on DVD (The High Kings: Live in Dublin).

 THE BEST! I CAN'T SAY SAY ENOUGH!!!
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.) May 5, 2008

 Get you IRISH on
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! April 29, 2008

 The High Kings in Harmony
This is a great music video for those of us who like harmony. I only wish I could sing like these guys. April 21, 2008

 High Praise for High Kings
Great voices, wonderful harmonies. A superb journey through Celtic music. backup musicians were wonderful as well and the final number, "The Farewell Glass" with the bag pipe group was spectacular. April 20, 2008

 The High Kings
After seeing The High Kings open for Celtic Woman at Radio City Music Hall I had to try out their CD & Video. I was glad I did, both CD & Video were much better then I had hoped for and I plan to see The High Kings live next time they are in NY. In the meantime I just saw Gaelic Storm another must see if your into Irish Music, bit more of a rowdy bar band but lots of fun. April 18, 2008

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