Rory Gallagher – Live At Cork (1987/Eagle DVD)

 

Picture: C+     Sound: C+     Extras: C+     Concert: B

 

 

Every time a new DVD of the work of the late, great Rory Gallagher is issued, his heirs and Eagle have gone out of their way to make it something special as these links to our coverage of previous releases will show:

 

Rory Gallagher – The Definitive Montreux Collection Live

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/3767/Rory+Gallagher

 

Rory Gallagher – Live At Rockpalast: 5 Concerts 1976 - 1990

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/5809/Rory+Gallagher+%E2%80%93+Live

 

 

This time, he performs the following songs at the Cork Opera House in his hometown:

 

1)     Continental Op

2)     Tattoo’ed Lady

3)     Don’t Start Me To Talkin’

4)     Ain’t No Saint

5)     Follow Me

6)     When My Baby She Left Me

7)     Off The Handle

8)     Out On The Western Plane

9)     Wanted Blues

10)  The Loop

11)  Shadow Play

12)  Messin’ With The Kid

13)  Loanshark Blues

 

 

It says something that there was more to see, learn, enjoy and experience after the rich, previous presentations.  The more you watch, the more you realize how great this man was as an artist, performer and all around talent.  The menus might be awkward at first (go to the “Cork Opera House” arrow on the left to find the set up) but once you get the hang of it, it is worth it.

 

The 1.33 X 1 videotaped image (PAL analog) is not bad for its age, with some expected softness and decent color, ratio throughout, while the Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM 16/48 2.0 Stereo are about equivalent, considering the recording is an old simple stereo taping.  I favor the PCM slightly.  The extras are interesting, including an interactive look at Gallagher’s hometown which gives you all kinds of information and even additional video clips.  You also get a fine illustrated booklet with more text and a fine essay by his brother Donal Gallagher.

 

 

-   Nicholas Sheffo