On three days in August 2004, Dido gave concerts at London's Brixton Academy. This DVD is the registration of that. Dido is the sister of Faithless producer Rollo and became very famous in a short time. The two albums she has made so far, No Angel (1998) and Life For Rent (2003) became worldwide sales successes. The secret to her success remains difficult to explain, even after seeing Live At The
… Brixton Academy. Dido is not a sparkling stage personality or someone with enormous charisma. Of course she occasionally speaks to the audience and talks about the songs, but the musicians around her make a bigger show, like the drummer and percussionist with their sticks that glow in the dark. Only when Dido accompanies himself on an electric piano or guitar, and shows herself as a true singer / songwriter, it is striking that she comes across very well live. Her greatest strength remains the beautiful, sweet songs - sometimes with a biting undertone - that appeal to a wide audience. (IV)more
