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Gray;David Live at the Point

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Since inadvertently hearing a few tracks from the breakout self produced White Ladder in a music store I have been quite interested in exploring more from this artist. Unsure what to expect from the DVD, I was more than surprised at what this man brought to the table. The setting is perfect, a small (8000) person venue in an atmosphere that was a breeding ground for new fans to be born. Ireland is passionate about DG and it shows in the faces, the singalongs and the emotions. Then wham! Song after song after song, each one with it's understated beginnings but easily finds its way to the hook. The energy and excitement eminate from DG and his bandmates with his writing partner Clune showing grace and an ecclectic style that makes you grin from ear to ear. It's obvious that the partnership DG and Clune share is more equal than not. Clune is able to keep DG focused within the rhythms but allows for DG's excitement to burst through. The visuals are not necessary to enjoy this concert but do provide a look into a moment in time that is able to show someone on the verge of making the record companies eat their words. DG is unassuming in his approach and handles the crowd with schoolboy like charm.

From the opening "Sail Away" to the up tempo "Please Forgive Me", these songs contain exceptional lyrics coupled with a lyrical structure that enhances each track. The song list is selected from his entire collection and provides the first time listener with an overview of what to expect if one was to delve deeper into the talent of DG. In some songs, i.e. "Late Night Radio" his brazen use of obscure chord pairings show his experimental stylings that keep DG from being relagated to average status. While others, i.e. "Shine" are unique variations of traditional progressions. Overall, too many notables to mention. This is a great collection from an up and better be coming artist. North America certainly could use a few large doses of David Gray. The music is what this DVD is all about and does not disappoint.

No doubt he is one of the greatest musicians of all time! His song writing and lyrics are destined to stand the test of time....for all time. I cannot tell you in words how great this concert is and how awesome he is.....just buy it, you will be grateful and so will your children, your parents, even your grandparents. My Mom is 72 and she loved it. My son is 21 and he wants me to hire him for his wedding reception!! I hope I can! You would be a fool not to have this in your collection!!

Simply brilliant - that's all you can say about this DVD. It is topped by only 1 thing, and that is seeing David live - in person. To listen to an artist sound better live than in studio is a rare and precious thing that should be savored and re-lived over and over. The DVD is very well produced with Dave sounding as clear and crisp as ever. Shine is incredible, Babylon awesome and Please Forgive Me is just massive. Buy the DVD, see him live and see what the others forgot long ago.....

I have to be honest that I did not follow David Gray until White Ladder came out. Once I listened to this I realized what a great song writer he was and went back to appreciate his previous music. The DVD Live at the Point is not flashy but most of his fans are not followers for great stage shows, they want David seen and singing from his passion for his songwriting. I have not seen him personally in concert but his head movement does bug me ...
As far as the concert itself and deliver and reproduction you cannot go wrong.. I put david in the class of Edwin McCain but not yet the claiber of Don Henly who I consider one of the best song writers and delivery of his lyrics better than anyone, John Mayer is not far behind John and David and the interesting thing is they have been around awhile and just coming into ther own fame. Its grate to see and this DVD will not
dissapoint you

You wouldn't normally expect a solo acoustic artist and his band to be able reproduce, so faithfully, what for most can only be achieved, technologically, in the safety and comfort of a recording studio. You certainly wouldn't expect them, out on the wire, to sound even better live, but that was my experience when I saw David's remarkable performance at the Manchester's Evening News arena in November this year. It left me yearning for a live video or DVD concert recording to recapture some of the magic of that unforgettable experience. You just don't get it on C.D. And here it is; that magic is written on every track and seen in every frame of David Gray Live at the Point, Dublin. This 'must have' DVD includes a well-crafted documentary covering his sell out tour of Ireland. Hear the views of some very articulate Irish fans, see the hard work involved in touring, the venues, large and small, but most important get further insight into the man. David is refreshingly 'unshowbizz'; is clearly unpretentious and accessible and comfortable with fans. See him in a record store , just standing there singing 'Babylon' to the folks with his guitar. On a radio station interview he sings an old Everly Brothers number live, but he could have sung the phone book, such is the passion in his voice. The cover blurb points to this concert being very special, marking as it does a pivotal point in David's career, an unforgettable night, he tells us, more a celebration than a gig' and that is clearly what has been captured successfully on this DVD. In every one 'of the seventeen tracks David performs here, his unique voice is clear, confident and powerful; his acoustic guitar musicianship clear for all to see. He looks a remarkably happy and fulfilled person, turning now and again to others in the band and exchanging knowing smiles, really enjoying himself in that unassuming way he has. No need or place for flashy showmanship. David and his musicians are so tight, totally focussed on what they are doing. Who wouldn't enjoy being on that stage in front of such a knowledgeable and appreciative audience, making and hearing the sounds of those instruments and voices live, blending as they do, together so beautifully , supporting David and his piercing lyrics. He seems to regard himself as very fortunate; all the people around who work with him are there because they want to be, from the early days when the payback was more love than money and that, he says, is what makes it all work. I have all David's C.D's but there is, believe me, no substitute for seeing him live. The nearest you can get is a DVD like the Point concert. I just hope his management will seriously consider releasing
( soon) another David Live concert on DVD . The sustained quality of the new songs on 'A New Day at Midnight' , the very recent , remarkable Apple Studio Concert , confirm that David, live, just gets better and better and has me yearning for a more recent live concert DVD to complement this one.

Let's face it. Concerts these days might be a good time but do you ever get that "wow I felt like I was right there with him" feeling anymore? I mean sure in a small club maybe but I'm talking in a huge venue? Most of the times you're just a little ant in the crowd listening to your band and enjoying the music. But it isn't that personal at all. David Gray's "At the Point" Concert was based on the second of two sold out shows in Ireland. The concert was emotional, fun, energetic, mellow, fast and all that in one show. The way David Gray reaches to his fans is incredible! His voice is so sincere and his lyrics are perfect for that rainy or good day. His musical hooks are well done too if lyrics aren't your bag. The song list on the DVD is very well put together meaning he didn't just blow his load in one shot. The final song he does on the DVD "Please Forgive Me" get's so energetic and frentic at the end that the entire crowd just turns into a frentic mass. It was that involving aparently. This is the best concert I have ever seen so far in my life and do yourself a favor and watch it too!

Let's face it. Concerts these days might be a good time but do you ever get that "wow I felt like I was right there with him" feeling anymore? I mean sure in a small club maybe but I'm talking in a huge venue? Most of the times you're just a little ant in the crowd listening to your band and enjoying the music. But it isn't that personal at all. David Gray's "At the Point" Concert was based on the second of two sold out shows in Ireland. The concert was emotional, fun, energetic, mellow, fast and all that in one show. The way David Gray reaches to his fans is incredible! His voice is so sincere and his lyrics are perfect for that rainy or good day. His musical hooks are well done too if lyrics aren't your bag. The song list on the DVD is very well put together meaning he didn't just blow his load in one shot. The final song he does on the DVD "Please Forgive Me" get's so energetic and frentic at the end that the entire crowd just turns into a frentic mass. It was that involving aparently. This is the best concert I have ever seen so far in my life and do yourself a favor and watch it too!

I was recently turned on to David Gray's music and this DVD is a must have. I love the presentation--nothing over the top, just about the music! Gray's genuineness and sentimentality translate well in concert. This DVD makes me anxious for the time I'm able to see him in concert here in the United States! As is the case with many truly gifted artists, Gray is not as well known as he should be. I suppose if the majority of people in this world like what you're doing, you're probably not doing something right. Do yourself a favor and buy this DVD!

I am always looking for a good concert DVD to buy and this one has been added to my list.

David Gray has this honest, powerful voice that captures your attention. Here in the USA, "Babylon" is the song that got the most exposure. I had heard the song, and it piqued my interest as to who was behind the mike.

The audio of this DVD is great! My only criticism of the visual side of it is the occasional use of grainy computer cameras mounted on the mike stand and above the drummer and also on the bass guitar. Thankfully, the editor didn't dwell on these shots, as they are of very low-grade and somewhat distracting.

If you live in the USA, you likely only really know of "Babylon". And when you heard it - catchy isn't it - but you probably didn't know who sang it. Well, David Gray does. And he sings it, and all his songs, from the Heart! If you are looking for a flashy concert, w/bright lights and pyro -- and more lypsyncing than singing, then DO NOT buy this DVD. Zero lypsyncing and not one pyro explosion here (Check out Britney in Vegas for those...) Anyway, David Gray brings a long over do return to music SUNG from the heart. This DVD includes songs from the "Babylon" cd and songs from his other 5 or 6 CDs. (He's only "new" to us in America.) With this DVD you can catch up on all the songs making him popular now, and also hear many from his past (CDs)that got him here. I recommend watching the film "Up to the Point" first as a lead in to the Concert. You can see him as a struggling musician trying to break in and then catch the concert that, to quote David is a "taste of things to come." Well, ok David. We saw. We agree. Now get your [behind] over here and let us see it live on the US stages!!! It's a great DVD and great music if you just want to let if play in the background. :-) ... All of you here in the USA...ENJOY your new DVD!