A Concert for George
by David Leland
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Actor: Albert Lee (II), Andy Fairweather-Low, Olivia Harrison, Ray Cooper (II), Sam Brown (II)Director: David Leland
Brand: Unknown
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Compilation, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Live, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 286 minutes
Published: 2003
DVD Release Date: 2003-11-18
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Rhino Records
DVD Reviews of A Concert for George
DVD Review: Transcend...
Summary: 5 Stars
Why review a product almost seven years old with well over 300 reviews written already? Simply because in my humble opinion, this dvd is timeless. Granted, you have to like this type of music, but that said, it is truly awe inspiring. I like the Beatles, but I'm not a fanatic of them or of anyone else. This show, although loaded with commercial (read... profit) potential, was NOT done for primarily commercial reasons, and that becomes obvious immediately. All the artists involved are there purely out of love and respect for a man that contributed hugely to their lives, and to so many others in so many ways. You can't help but feel it, even though you are not actually there in time or space... it literally transcends time and space, and that is truly a testament to a great work of art. All of the musicians play right from their hearts and souls, and it's pure magic. A huge 'thank you' to all of the artists (including and especially George Harrison) that came together to give the world such a gift.DVD Review: One of the Best "Live" dvds I've seen and heard.
Summary: 5 Stars
A "Concert for George" is the best live concert recording I've seen or heard at any time. The visual presentation is outstanding and the sound reproduction is amazing in that each artist's contribution is distinguishable. Billy Preston is great as are all the other artists. Clapton is Clapton and that means amazing.DVD Review: A concert for George
Summary: 5 Stars
fantastic, extraordinary, remarkable, outstanding, brilliant is the way I describe this concert from the beginning to the end.DVD Review: A Fitting Tribute to a Beautiful Person
Summary: 5 Stars
It's hard to describe the remarkable consistency in this tribute concert. From the special composition by Ravi Shankar, to the gratuitous British humor of Monty Python, to the wonderful collection of songs assembled by Eric Clapton, and the incredible ensemble of musicians gathered for this event. George Harrison was all about love and peace and harmony in the world; and this presentation of his music and other salutations illustrates how much respect he garnered from those around him. My wife and I have watched this fabulous concert over and over for the last few years and never tire of the fantastic re-creation of so many of those relevant compositions.
Eric Clapton has created a masterpiece with this concert and it should go down as one of the top five music events of this decade. Kudos to all the musicians and their sincere efforts on behalf of such a great human being. East and West, North and South; George Harrison set the example that we are all in this together.
DVD Review: Review of A concert for George
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great tribute to George Harrison and his family by a number of well respected artists.
This reminds the viewer that the music of George Harrison is alive and well and shall remain timeless.
Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Tom Petty all make appearances, as do members of Monty Python and some excellent work on the sitar.
Description of A Concert for George
Filmed on November 29, 2002 before a sold-out audience at Royal Albert Hall in London, "The Concert For George" is a beautifully filmed, joyous celebration of some of the most significant music of the 20th Century. Friends including Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Ravi & Anoushka Shankar, the cast of Monty Python and other artists who worked with George Harrison throughout his lifetime, present his music in a special concert to commemorate the first anniversary of his passing. This 2 DVD set includes the full 2 hour & 40 minute concert and the 1 hour 40 minute documentary filmed in high definition by David Leland ("Band Of Brothers") featuring concert footage and interviews with the artists about George's life and music. Documentary produced by Ray Cooper, Olivia Harrison and Jon Kamen.Exceptionally moving but not the least bit sentimental, Concert for George is a splendid tribute to the late George Harrison, whose contributions to the Beatles were so often hidden in the long shadows of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. A year to the day after Harrison's November 29, 2001 death, Eric Clapton assembled some musicians--people who had played with Harrison and known him intimately, including McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Tom Petty--to perform his music at London's Royal Albert Hall. They take on not just the predictable ("My Sweet Lord" and "Something," beautifully sung by Billy Preston and Sir Paul, respectively), but also lesser-known fare like "Old Brown Shoe" and "Beware of Darkness," all to superbly empathetic effect. But the tune most likely to make you misty-eyed is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," which brings together three of the five musicians who played on the original recording: Ringo on drums, Clapton replicating his own classic solo, and McCartney playing piano and harmonizing with Clapton's lead vocal. Concert for George enjoyed a brief theatrical release, but even those who caught it on the big screen will delight in this two-disc DVD edition. Disc 1 features the complete concert (sans interview and rehearsal footage, but with a few additional songs and in the original running order), while disc 2 contains the theatrical version and some additional backstage and photo material. All in all, a beautiful piece of work. Wish you were here, George--but man, what a way to be missed. --Sam Graham
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