When I was a kid my mom would always play this and the CDs she loves it. Hearing it all again, over 15 years later, is pretty eye opening and nostalgic for me. Same with her love of ABBA, haha, i inherited that too :P This stuff is magical.
My parents came over from Ireland in 86' and this is what I grew up watching... None of this spongebob shit or Hannah Montana or whatever.. This was my childhood and I'm glad I found it again :-)
God I loved this CD so much that my wife and I saw Lord of the Dance LIVE back in 1996 at the Anaheim Pond, it was incredible. We loved Riverdance as well WITH Michael Flatley and being a guy that love precision, I have to say I liked this so much more. This was born through Flatley. This was more than a show, it was an experience that we'll never forget, so thank you Michael! Nothing like listening to this with a good Peterson Irish Pipe...Dan
I would like to team up with Mathew Vaughn and Marv Films (Eddie The Eagle, Stardust, Kingsman and Kick-Ass franchises and Rocketman) to turn "Lord Of The Dance" into a major motion picture set to Michael Flatley's life and 1997 stage phenomenon.
You are so lucky, and I got a Vhs cassette by chance in the early 2000s in distant Belarus, and still return to watching this fantastic show again and again. I thank the Universe for this unique experience through that oldie cassette.
I remember watching this on VHS as a kid in elementary school (my stepmom recorded it when it was on TV I think, and the quality of the recording wasn't the best lol). I was obsessed with the grace and discipline of these performers. Still love it even now
My cousin had this show on VHS when I was probably 6 or 7. I remember watching and absolutely falling in love with it. She made me a copy, and I still have it!
I have also watched these shows from day 1, and never get sick of them, I went to see his feet of flames show at stormont belfast some years ago, amazing,!
i have loved lord of the dance since i was like 4 and i watch it and just am still to this day mesmerised by it. im going to see it at the apollo in december '11 cannot wait i will prob cry LOL
each time i watched this i would think back to when i was three and i saw this for the first time and it is my inspiration for where i am now.....such an amazing and strong memory
My absolute favorite number. The music gives me goosebumps; it's so beautiful and I don't know what they call the dance " move" , but I like when they pivot in mid-air. (Time stamp 7:21). That move has always fascinated me ; almost like the triple Axel in figure skating . I read a comment, that this type of dancing, requires athletic ability and I agree. I was a distance runner. When you use your feet and legs that much, you have to be physically fit.
You know what is amazing about watching this my parents where there so when I hear the crowd I am reminded that they were there.To bad I was only around 6 had to stay at my big sisters house.
I love this. And I love feet of flames. If Flatley did it, chances are I loved it. It's just interesting to see Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames, which are basically the same shows with some differences here and there, and see how much larger Flatley's ego got between them.
each time i watched this i would think back to when i was three and i saw this for the first time and it is my insperation for where i am now.....such an amazing and strong memory
"Lord Of The Dance" should become a major film by Matthew Vaughn based on Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing 1997 show to life in the film titled "Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story". Cast:- Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler Allen Leech as Damien O'Kane Saiorse Ronan as Bernadette Flynn Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan Maisie Williams as Helen Egan Cillian Murphy as Desmond Bailey Katie McGrath as Anne Buckley David Tennant as John Reid Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris Brian Gleeson as Cian Nolan Sarah Bolger as Niamh O'Brien Colin Morgan as Steven Brunning Evanna Lynch as Máiréad Nesbitt Allison Doody as Cora Smyth Liam Neeson as Ronan Hardiman Ciara Sexton as Mrs Higgins Gary Oldman as Harvey Goldsmith Paul McGann as David Mallet Music:- Musical score by Henry Jackman and Mathew Margeson & Original "Lord Of The Dance" music by Ronan Hardiman Musical arrangements by Anne Buckley and "Dangerous Games" sung by Nadine Coyle Vocalist:- Enya Producers:- Michael Flatley Niamh O'Brien Jean Butler Bernadette Flynn Damien O'Kane Helen Egan Daire Nolan Anne Buckley Gillian Norris Kelly Hendry Desmond Bailey Choreography:- Bernadette Flynn Damien O'Kane Kelly Hendry Desmond Bailey Hair and Make up:- Gillian Norris Executive producer:- Tom Hanks, Matthew Vaughn & Michael Flatley Directed by Mathew Vaughn 20th Century Fox and Marv Present in association with Unicorn Entertainment A Matthew Vaughn Picture "Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story"
If you're insipred by this, think of the terrible amount of work standing behind such performance. Whatever you do, do it with the same dedication and results will not delay to show.
I would like to team up with Mathew Vaughn and Marv Films (Eddie The Eagle, Rocketman, Stardust, Kingsman, Kick-Ass) to turn "Lord Of The Dance" into a major motion picture set to Michael Flatley's life and the 1997 stage phenomenon.
7 years late to this comment, but whatever. Please note that this is a recording of the ORIGINAL performance back in the early 90s. This is as HD as it’s gonna get.
as i understand it, Riverdance was "thrown together" in a matter of months. The result was pure grace under pressure - the music and dances were wonderful. This was not. I saw Lord of the Dance live, and it's always exciting to see a live performance, but the performance itself was disappointing. I was particularly disappointed with how much of the production revolved around Michael Flatley. Don't get me wrong; it had its moments, and they were brilliant. Lord of the Dance simply lacked the substance that Riverdance had.
+inkadinkadoodle Honestly its hard to compare the shows to each other, cause Lord of the dance has an unique storyline, and riverdance is basicly a river of different dances, while LOTD is pure irish dancing, Both shows are great though :)
+Mathias Priis Larsen Yes, that's exactly what the two shows were, and I agree, with one exception: I think that Riverdance had a more traditional "Irish dance" feel to it. Lord of the Dance, although no less a show of true Irish dancing, had a more contemporary feel. That's what it feels like to me, anyway. :)) Nevertheless, I do agree that it's hard to compare...a bit like the "apples to oranges" comparison, yes? :) Thanks for your reply!
No Probs at all :) And thanks for not taking it as critic ;) Ngl my fav show is Lord of the dance, the magic it has is incridible and i don't see that in Riverdancer though :)
+Mathias Priis Larsen I don't see it, either, and the two shows were definitely meant to be that different. Riverdance just had a totally different theme than Lord of the Dance, which went very much into magic/mythical Irish themes. :) I liked that, and I agree - Riverdance didn't have that. It was just a different thing. :)) Thanks for your reply. Cheers!
+hippogriffgirl Absolutely! I do agree. :) I responded to another comment, and I mentioned that the two shows were so different from each other. Beautifully so, I might add! :)) In comparison with Lord of the Dance, Riverdance is definitely more contemporary but still sticks to tradition. It's a great blend of the two. Lord of the Dance had a lovely, magical theme that I enjoyed. I just didn't enjoy it as much as Riverdance, that's all. Thanks for your response, my friend! :))
They have microphones at the front of the stage and they lay a special material on the stage. I saw a documentary for Irish dance and they said that the stage is covered in a special material that amplifies the sound.
When I was a kid my mom would always play this and the CDs she loves it.
Hearing it all again, over 15 years later, is pretty eye opening and nostalgic for me.
Same with her love of ABBA, haha, i inherited that too :P
This stuff is magical.
Exactly the same here :)
My mom did the same thing for me too! Especially when I was sick :)
Same. It’s been 20 years and I still enjoy it every time
His background dancers are as good as he is, and that’s remarkable enough!!!
His background dancers are better than him because they can actually do it all without flailing their arms about like a madman
I never get tired of watching this ❤️❤️❤️
Aewsome
@@TheAnsaja "Lord Of The Dance" should become a major motion picture set to Michael Flatley's life and the the 1997 stage phenomenon.
Flatley you absolute legend ❣🇮🇪
My parents came over from Ireland in 86' and this is what I grew up watching... None of this spongebob shit or Hannah Montana or whatever.. This was my childhood and I'm glad I found it again :-)
+metamorphosis743 I mean I'm 19 so what all other 19 year olds like but this kind of music has a special place in my heart :-)
+metamorphosis743 thanks you too!! And that's really cool family history
can play this on tin whistle and can dance warriors alone lol was my entire childhood! makes you proud to be irish!
some of us had both/like minus hannah montana of course :P
Emily O'Riordan why do they have to be shit
God I loved this CD so much that my wife and I saw Lord of the Dance LIVE back in 1996 at the Anaheim Pond, it was incredible. We loved Riverdance as well WITH Michael Flatley and being a guy that love precision, I have to say I liked this so much more. This was born through Flatley. This was more than a show, it was an experience that we'll never forget, so thank you Michael! Nothing like listening to this with a good Peterson Irish Pipe...Dan
I would like to team up with Mathew Vaughn and Marv Films (Eddie The Eagle, Stardust, Kingsman and Kick-Ass franchises and Rocketman) to turn "Lord Of The Dance" into a major motion picture set to Michael Flatley's life and 1997 stage phenomenon.
You are so lucky, and I got a Vhs cassette by chance in the early 2000s in distant Belarus, and still return to watching this fantastic show again and again. I thank the Universe for this unique experience through that oldie cassette.
Just mesmerizing
I love this version. The lighting and atmosphere is just wonderful.
She’s my favorite little Fairy 😢
I love this - no shame :) Reminds me of my childhood. I used to play this tape on repeat!
This is the most unapologetically hammy, camp, scene-chewing 90s performance and I'll always love it.
How is it camp?
I remember watching this on VHS as a kid in elementary school (my stepmom recorded it when it was on TV I think, and the quality of the recording wasn't the best lol). I was obsessed with the grace and discipline of these performers. Still love it even now
I have loved Lord of the Dance since day one.. and now.... STIll LOVE it...
My cousin had this show on VHS when I was probably 6 or 7. I remember watching and absolutely falling in love with it. She made me a copy, and I still have it!
6:48 best part of the video, in my opinion...
I have also watched these shows from day 1, and never get sick of them, I went to see his feet of flames show at stormont belfast some years ago, amazing,!
this is the most amazing thing i've seen
2:37 ....so beautiful...gives me chills!
Ah, I used to watch this every night when I was a child.
Still in love with this play even in 2020, When it came out in 96? I had a HUGE poster of Michael Flatley in my bedroom I LOVED him!
i have loved lord of the dance since i was like 4 and i watch it and just am still to this day mesmerised by it. im going to see it at the apollo in december '11 cannot wait i will prob cry LOL
Impressively quick shoe change!!
best song and dance ever! I love you, Michael Flatley :)
Every time I feel sad or anxious, I take a look at this video and it always helps me feel better. Thank you guys so much :)
Wow…. It has helped me as well in depression years bk
each time i watched this i would think back to when i was three and i saw this for the first time and it is my inspiration for where i am now.....such an amazing and strong memory
My absolute favorite number. The music gives me goosebumps; it's so beautiful and I don't know what they call the dance " move" , but I like when they pivot in mid-air. (Time stamp 7:21). That move has always fascinated me ; almost like the triple Axel in figure skating . I read a comment, that this type of dancing, requires athletic ability and I agree. I was a distance runner. When you use your feet and legs that much, you have to be physically fit.
Irish dance music starts at 4:20
You know what is amazing about watching this my parents where there so when I hear the crowd I am reminded that they were there.To bad I was only around 6 had to stay at my big sisters house.
My Nana had this on video and I borrowed it from her for years I loved this so much!
Excellent show this was my favorite scene
The World will one day fizzle out with a cloud of dust and the nightmare will be replaced by the real dream
The fact that the guy is visibly heaving for breath is poignant and moving. That's how you know he gave it _everything_ he had.
Beautiful great choreography I just love Irish dancing great job!
I love this. And I love feet of flames. If Flatley did it, chances are I loved it. It's just interesting to see Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames, which are basically the same shows with some differences here and there, and see how much larger Flatley's ego got between them.
LOVE FROM CYPRUS 🇨🇾 🇨🇾💕💕👍👍
This song connects me to some place I can't rrmember but I can.ecognize.
The latest tour was great, but Flatley will be forever the original lord of the dance.
Yes he will!!!
Wir waren am 25.11.2011 in Saarbrücken...es war einfach nur traumhaft schön....
each time i watched this i would think back to when i was three and i saw this for the first time and it is my insperation for where i am now.....such an amazing and strong memory
ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING❤❤❤❤
2:28 chills every time
i know that music gives me chills too!
i wish so very much that i could of been there!
"Lord Of The Dance" should become a major film by Matthew Vaughn based on Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing 1997 show to life in the film titled "Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story".
Cast:-
Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley
Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler
Allen Leech as Damien O'Kane
Saiorse Ronan as Bernadette Flynn
Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan
Maisie Williams as Helen Egan
Cillian Murphy as Desmond Bailey
Katie McGrath as Anne Buckley
David Tennant as John Reid
Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris
Brian Gleeson as Cian Nolan
Sarah Bolger as Niamh O'Brien
Colin Morgan as Steven Brunning
Evanna Lynch as Máiréad Nesbitt
Allison Doody as Cora Smyth
Liam Neeson as Ronan Hardiman
Ciara Sexton as Mrs Higgins
Gary Oldman as Harvey Goldsmith
Paul McGann as David Mallet
Music:-
Musical score by Henry Jackman and Mathew Margeson &
Original "Lord Of The Dance" music by Ronan Hardiman
Musical arrangements by Anne Buckley
and "Dangerous Games" sung by Nadine Coyle
Vocalist:-
Enya
Producers:-
Michael Flatley
Niamh O'Brien
Jean Butler
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Helen Egan
Daire Nolan
Anne Buckley
Gillian Norris
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Choreography:-
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Hair and Make up:-
Gillian Norris
Executive producer:-
Tom Hanks, Matthew Vaughn & Michael Flatley
Directed by Mathew Vaughn
20th Century Fox and Marv Present in association with Unicorn Entertainment
A Matthew Vaughn Picture
"Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story"
I really like this version.
Benny Hill PL Are they brothers? I will have to look. Thank you. :)
PS. I just watched it. Haha. I loved it. Thank you!
+Donna Lands yes Thay are
Kaleb Hendershott They are father and son. I liked the first audition better than the Final.
+Donna Lands cool nice I like Celtic music I am Irish and Scottish !
Kaleb Hendershott I like it too. I know I have Scottish. I am related to the Maxwell's. :)
I wonder how much time they practice a day to achieve such perfection O-O
Years of perfection.
Simply THE BEST!!!❤
i remember seeing this at Sheffield city hall it was great
so beautiful!!
If you're insipred by this, think of the terrible amount of work standing behind such performance. Whatever you do, do it with the same dedication and results will not delay to show.
He is really good!
this music is epic for so many occasions :P
how didnt he go blind
My favorite part. 2:21
this got me through middle school I swear
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.....THANK YOU
When I watch this i'm so proud of being 1/3 irish^^
Tickets booked for the 25th anniversary next month 🙌🙌
This Scares the Bejesus out of me
The same theater in which Riverdance had it's debut on a year prior
If "Lord Of The Dance" becomes a major motion picture they should turn the Point Theatre in Dublin into a film set.
LOVE
cuando vinieron a chile me parecio lo mas hermoso en vaile,, me encanto,,, es percioso este vaile,,
beautifull
Awesome
They been to remaster this show on blue-ray. The new one does not have the same Magic as this one
if you feel the tones remember where you come from
He’s not the greatest Irish step dancer I’ve ever seen. But he is the greatest Michael Flatley dancer I’ve seen.
🙄🤡
Love
Best that ever did it
I would like to team up with Mathew Vaughn and Marv Films (Eddie The Eagle, Rocketman, Stardust, Kingsman, Kick-Ass) to turn "Lord Of The Dance" into a major motion picture set to Michael Flatley's life and the 1997 stage phenomenon.
Wonderful
Amazing
Ah... Back when dabbing wasn't cool
THIS ...Dance
je recoute ces musique par ce que jadore
6:48 he went full super saiyan
awesome!!!!!!
Jesus, I can't tell if my basement is cold, or its the fact that at 2:35, I'm hearing something I have not heard in almost 15 years.
wonderful! wonderful! ^^ i love this
@mist791 Its an Irish Tin Whistle. Take if from someone whose been to Ireland and been taught how to play one.
...but isn't actually played live unfortunately. Take it from a real Irishman who plays the tin whistle
How does this freak out Chandler 😂
2:27 - 3:27 ... it's not part of "Cry of the Celts" ... Where I can find this part of this video.. bcs. it's very well for relax.. ;)
Dance
Note to "TheEgyptMau" (the uploader):
The term "HD" stands for "High Definition". You know, just so you're aware and all...
7 years late to this comment, but whatever. Please note that this is a recording of the ORIGINAL performance back in the early 90s. This is as HD as it’s gonna get.
@schattensengel Ooohhh, that makes sense. Thanks :)
fire legs man, fire legs ;P
One of the dislikes are from Chandler Bing
05:35 just marking my cue
OK 7:47 best best part
i like the start better then his dance because i like that kind of music
but when it's comes to his dancing.....*sigh*
The thing he does around 7:50, doesn't it look like an opposite Moonwalk? So, judging by the lightning of the stage, could I call it Sunwalk?
nobody can ignore a showoff
what that dance move their all doing at 7:37 someone pls tell me
L'orsque paraît le grand connard, la magie féminine disparait!
5:40, me 3 ;*
as i understand it, Riverdance was "thrown together" in a matter of months. The result was pure grace under pressure - the music and dances were wonderful.
This was not.
I saw Lord of the Dance live, and it's always exciting to see a live performance, but the performance itself was disappointing. I was particularly disappointed with how much of the production revolved around Michael Flatley.
Don't get me wrong; it had its moments, and they were brilliant. Lord of the Dance simply lacked the substance that Riverdance had.
+inkadinkadoodle Honestly its hard to compare the shows to each other, cause Lord of the dance has an unique storyline, and riverdance is basicly a river of different dances, while LOTD is pure irish dancing,
Both shows are great though :)
+Mathias Priis Larsen Yes, that's exactly what the two shows were, and I agree, with one exception: I think that Riverdance had a more traditional "Irish dance" feel to it. Lord of the Dance, although no less a show of true Irish dancing, had a more contemporary feel. That's what it feels like to me, anyway. :))
Nevertheless, I do agree that it's hard to compare...a bit like the "apples to oranges" comparison, yes? :)
Thanks for your reply!
No Probs at all :) And thanks for not taking it as critic ;)
Ngl my fav show is Lord of the dance, the magic it has is incridible and i don't see that in Riverdancer though :)
+Mathias Priis Larsen I don't see it, either, and the two shows were definitely meant to be that different. Riverdance just had a totally different theme than Lord of the Dance, which went very much into magic/mythical Irish themes. :) I liked that, and I agree - Riverdance didn't have that. It was just a different thing. :))
Thanks for your reply. Cheers!
+hippogriffgirl Absolutely! I do agree. :) I responded to another comment, and I mentioned that the two shows were so different from each other. Beautifully so, I might add! :))
In comparison with Lord of the Dance, Riverdance is definitely more contemporary but still sticks to tradition. It's a great blend of the two.
Lord of the Dance had a lovely, magical theme that I enjoyed. I just didn't enjoy it as much as Riverdance, that's all.
Thanks for your response, my friend! :))
7:18 for me I'd say
@bluebottle99 what you mean show off?
Because... it's sort of embarrassing. I do love it though that's why I said no shame.
csodálatos de csak az a baj hogy nem tudok írül
@LilJamieP as u see he got metalplates under the shoes
Just like tap shoes have metal plates. Irish dance and American tap, have a lot in common.
How does M.F get his taps to sound so loud?
LilJamieP the taps are somethimes in the music
They have microphones at the front of the stage and they lay a special material on the stage. I saw a documentary for Irish dance and they said that the stage is covered in a special material that amplifies the sound.
Wow. What a peacock. haha