Former army officer James Blunt became world famous in 2005 with the song You're Beautiful. Since then, Blunt has toured the world and garnered thousands of loyal fans. This DVD recording of a concert in Toulouse, France, is a remarkable one, because Blunt doesn't seem to be at his best. Given the dubious label with which this disc is released, the question is whether the artist wants his fans to
… see this. In several songs the singer struggles to rise above the sound of his excellent backing band and he also fails to reach some high notes. Blunt seems to realize this himself, so he regularly decides to let the audience sing certain parts. Fortunately, when Blunt accompanies himself on the piano (Goodbye My Lover), he shows that he is an excellent singer. In addition, the presence of big hits, an enthusiastic audience and a good dose of visual effects ensure that the DVD is certainly worth watching. (BvdV)more
