Michael Flatley - Lord of the Dance (1996)

Director: David Mallet
Stars: Michael Flatley, Bernadette Flynn and Daire Nolan
Publisher: Polygram

Dancer, performer, musician. To the many millions of his fans in all corners of the world, Michael Flatley is seen as a genius of his craft. From the most humble of beginnings, this most talented of stars is responsible for bringing the mesmerizing magic of Irish dance to the international arena. As one of the world's most graceful athletes, Michael has shaped the future of Irish dance.

Michael, an accomplished flautist as well as acclaimed dancer, is a master of performance and art: his intoxicating mix of traditional music and dance, both old and new, has broken every record in the book.

Together with the superbly choreographed precision-dancers, the intimidating set design and the visual complexity of the dance, the sheer purity of Michael's presence has created thousands of loyal followers.

Since opening at 'The Point' in Dublin on 2nd July 1996, 'Lord Of the Dance' has enjoyed a vast array of accolades. 'Lord Of The Dance' was the first concert of its kind to sell-out 21 shows at one of Europe's best-known venues: London's Wembley Arena. The tour has also outsold all other major shows across the globe and a total of four other simultaneous touring troupes continue to break box office records in Japan, South Africa, Europe and the USA.

The 'Lord Of The Dance' video was the 1996 UK Christmas No.1, collecting a twelve times Platinum sales award.


Contents:

Act I
01. Cry Of The Celts (8:30)
02. Erin The Goddess (4:04)
03. Celtic Dream (4:48)
04. The Warriors (3:19)
05. Gypsy (2:22)
06. Strings Of Fire (4:07)
07. Breakout (4:02)
08. Warlords (3:35)
09. Erin The Goddess (2:28)
10. The Lord Of The Dance (5:14)

Act 2
01. : Dangerous Game (5:56)
02. Hell'S Kitchen (4:12)
03. Fiery Nights (3:13)
04. The Lament (3:31)
05. Siamsa (4:43)
06. She Moves Through The Fair (3:17)
07. Stolen Kiss (3:38)
08. Nightmare (4:43)
09. The Dule (2:09)
10. Victory (5:09)
11. Planet Ireland (7:42)
12. Credits (1:05)