
Absolutely Irish
Seen it?2008 | 70 min | Music
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Well paced, at 1 hr 10 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generation of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances. With special guest appearances by two living legends – flute player Mike Rafferty and Irish dancer Jo McNamara – and an inspiring rendition of Leaving Liverpool performed by the entire ensemble, Absolutely Irish shocases the best talent on the Irish music scene today.
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Wagner
- Joanie MaddenWhistle Player
- Liz CarrollFiddler
- Eileen IversFiddler
- Athena TergisFiddler
- Seamus EganFlute and Banjo Player
- John DoyleGuitarist
- Karan CaseySinger
- Robbie O'ConnellSinger
- Susan McKeownSinger
- Jerry O'SullivanPiper