CHRIS DE BURGH : THE ROAD TO FREEDOM - LIVE IN CONCERT

 

  1. When Winter Comes
  2. The Road To Freedom
  3. The Same Sun
  4. Five Past Dreams
  5. Natasha Dance
  6. Lebanese Night
  7. A Rainy Night In Paris
  8. Songbird
  9. St. Peter's Gate
  10. Medley : Living On An Island / A Night On The River / Save Me / What You Mean To Me / Crying And Laughing / Tender Hands
  11. Snow Is Falling
  12. Borderline
  13. Sailing Away
  14. The Words 'I Love You'
  15. The Lady In Red
  16. The Journey
  17. Living In The World
  18. Read My Name
  19. Don't Pay The Ferryman
  20. High On Emotion
  21. The Snows Of New York

Label : Ferryman Productions

Venue : Stadthalle, Bielefeld, Germany

Recording Date : May 28, 2004

Length : 118 minutes

NTSC : 16:9

Release Date : 2004

Review (Music Unplugged) : This is a wonderful DVD with Chris de Burgh at his best with only his guitar and piano. Over the years his voice has only grown better and he can still reach the high notes. Recorded live in Germany at Stadthalle Bielefeld, on 28th May 2004. Chris de Burgh performs several tracks from his then latest album "The Road To Freedom", along with some classic ones, a total of 21 pieces, including a Medley. His interaction with the German audience is evident and so pleasing. This DVD shows an intimate performance - although in a large hall, it's Chris de Burgh, so there's no band or other band members to hide behind and he comes across as very candid and truly enjoying performing solo. It's remarkable to also see how he manages to control his music and be a vocalist and an instrumentalist (i.e. piano and guitar player) he is to be able to carry a full concert without anything else in the form of musical backing. I like how, at one point in the middle of the concert, he wanders around the audience, singing a medley of songs. And now for the songs he sings, well you guessed right, they're all here from "Sailing Away" which was recorded with big production on the original album to this rather basic format and makes them work. "The Lady In Red" is the best song Chris de Burgh ever wrote, you also have "When Winter Comes", "Five Past Dreams", "Borderline', "High On Emotion", the title of the DVD "The Road To Freedom", including his US hits "Don't Pay The Ferryman" and "The Lady In Red" and many more. As a bonus there is an interview on the DVD, where you can see how down-to-earth and humble Chris de Burgh lives and prepares for the concert. There's also a bit where it shows his fans getting ready for the show and also C de B talking about his love for wine. This shows his personal side. This DVD concert is absolutely incredible. Intercut with background visuals and close-ups of the audience, a must have for all Chris de Burg-fans. Highly recommended.