This new dvd shines a fresh light on the collaboration between the quantic soul orchestra and spanky wilson. and is an absolute must-see, especially for those fans who missed the live dates first time around. for those who were lucky enough to be there in the crowd though, this performance at la maroquinerie in paris, captured with multiple camera angles, will bring that memory right back into sharp focus. spanky is, as ever, a charming, witty and passionate presence on stage, interacting chattily with the crowd like the seasoned entertainer and charismatic individual that she is, and getting a few french-accented “i love yous” from enamoured audience-members. and that is not to mention the breathtaking quality of her singing which, as anyone who has heard the album “i’m thankful” (tru thoughts, 2006) will know, is the perfect match for the quantic soul orchestra’s soulful, horn-punctuated funk. essential viewing for fans, certainly, but the appeal of this dvd extends much further, to all lovers of funk and soul and beyond. 94 minutes/pal.