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Music : Concert for George: a Celebration of the Life and Music of George Harrison
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Rating: 
- A fitting tribute
This two disc set is the soundtrack for one of the best gigs I have ever seen. I remember hearing about the Concert for George on the night it went ahead and feeling awful because I did not have (nor could I find) a ticket to go. The line up is magnificent - Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston are among the talent on display here - and the songs (which are virtually all George Harrison penned) are extraordinary. To pick out highlights is almost impossible - but Billy Preston singing 'Isn't it a Pity', McCartney playing 'Something' on a ukele, and Joe Brown's smiling performances are standout.
The first disc features the first half of the concert itself - Raavi Shankar, his talented daughter and a magnificent Indian Orchestra play some unique pieces written especially for this occasion and it is truly breathtaking - tragically perhaps we are not treated to the Monty Python songs that followed it in the concert itself (and the DVD). The second disc is why I really bought it though - I have enormous admiration for the first section of the concert, but what follows is magnificent - the stage is filled with talented musicians and thanks to the very underplayed introductions from Eric Clapton (who was responsible for the evening) there is no room for ego. This assures the real star of the evening is the man who gave the world such great music - George Harrison.
Bravo to all involved.
Rating: - the most beautiful music played by musicians who honoured hi
I asked my folks to buy me this based on on the belief that the type of person and life lived by George Harrison would mean excellence.My hopes didn't comes close,it is perfection, absolute, beautiful perfection,from Anoushka Shankar through Monty Python(spot hollywoods no1 star), quite simply your dream band.Fall asleep and they're there!Best guitarist,best drummer(s),best backing vocalists,best bass,best horns,plus guests.....Albert Lee,Marc Mann,Paul McCartney,Ringo Starr,Jeff Lynne,Dave Bronze,Andy Fairweather Lowe,Joe Brown,Tom Petty,Jools Holland,Sam Brown,Henry Spinetti,Ray Cooper,Tom Scott,Jim Horn,Dhani Harrison.Eric Clapton is mother hen providing support encouragement and approval.With much love.The best definition I've ever read of the Beatles was four wonderful musicians(,the best songwriter of his generation(G) two timeless geniuses(P&J)and the worlds best drummer(R).All in one Liverpool band.The tribute to George is quite simply, breathtaking,moving,wonderful,inspiring hugely enjoyable and absolutely spot on.I feel its a privelidge to share it
Rating:
- Monkey at the Controls
The concert itself was great. It was wonderful to see Dhani enjoying himself with all the other fabulous musicians. Unfortunately, the sound on my DVD was so terrible (constantly changing from low to loud) that I finally commented to my wife, "It sounds like there's a monkey playing with the controls!" Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed the show. Did others have the same problem with the sound?
Rating: - A Magical Night
I'm embarrased to say that the main reason that I got this CD was because it features Jeff Lynne who's music I worship.
If you look at the star line-up and the track list, it should be enough to persuade you to buy it.
I've not had much experience with George or his music before but this is an absolute gem of an album.
Where else would you find all these artist singing together? Under the musicl direction of Eric Clapton there is Joe Brown, Jeff Lynne, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and more.
The magic and presence of George comes through on this CD and the DVD.
The songs are just beautiful.
Rating: - A Great Tribute to a Great Artist
I saw the film of this last weekend and just had to have the CD, it was easily the best concert film I have ever seen - probably because it is based on peoples' love for a great man.
Everything about the show was just right: the sound, the footage, the atmosphere, and of course, the musicians who played some of George's best songs with care, love and understanding.
When I bought the CDs, I thought the show might sound muddy (in stereo) with so many musicians (three drummers, five guitars!) but it was just fine.You can catch some of the stage banter if you listen carefully.
The only disappointing aspect of the CDs is that they left off Horse to Water, an unreleased George song sung by Sam Brown which really kicked (pun intended). It would have been nice to have the Pythons, too.
No highlights, as the entire concert is brilliant, but special thanks to Eric, whose contribution to Arpan (an 'Indian music' track)was unexpected and showed incredible virtuosity.
To George, Eric, Dhani and Olivia: thank you for such a great event.
- A fitting tributeThis two disc set is the soundtrack for one of the best gigs I have ever seen. I remember hearing about the Concert for George on the night it went ahead and feeling awful because I did not have (nor could I find) a ticket to go. The line up is magnificent - Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston are among the talent on display here - and the songs (which are virtually all George Harrison penned) are extraordinary. To pick out highlights is almost impossible - but Billy Preston singing 'Isn't it a Pity', McCartney playing 'Something' on a ukele, and Joe Brown's smiling performances are standout.
The first disc features the first half of the concert itself - Raavi Shankar, his talented daughter and a magnificent Indian Orchestra play some unique pieces written especially for this occasion and it is truly breathtaking - tragically perhaps we are not treated to the Monty Python songs that followed it in the concert itself (and the DVD). The second disc is why I really bought it though - I have enormous admiration for the first section of the concert, but what follows is magnificent - the stage is filled with talented musicians and thanks to the very underplayed introductions from Eric Clapton (who was responsible for the evening) there is no room for ego. This assures the real star of the evening is the man who gave the world such great music - George Harrison.
Bravo to all involved.
Rating:
- the most beautiful music played by musicians who honoured hiI asked my folks to buy me this based on on the belief that the type of person and life lived by George Harrison would mean excellence.My hopes didn't comes close,it is perfection, absolute, beautiful perfection,from Anoushka Shankar through Monty Python(spot hollywoods no1 star), quite simply your dream band.Fall asleep and they're there!Best guitarist,best drummer(s),best backing vocalists,best bass,best horns,plus guests.....Albert Lee,Marc Mann,Paul McCartney,Ringo Starr,Jeff Lynne,Dave Bronze,Andy Fairweather Lowe,Joe Brown,Tom Petty,Jools Holland,Sam Brown,Henry Spinetti,Ray Cooper,Tom Scott,Jim Horn,Dhani Harrison.Eric Clapton is mother hen providing support encouragement and approval.With much love.The best definition I've ever read of the Beatles was four wonderful musicians(,the best songwriter of his generation(G) two timeless geniuses(P&J)and the worlds best drummer(R).All in one Liverpool band.The tribute to George is quite simply, breathtaking,moving,wonderful,inspiring hugely enjoyable and absolutely spot on.I feel its a privelidge to share it
Rating:
- Monkey at the ControlsThe concert itself was great. It was wonderful to see Dhani enjoying himself with all the other fabulous musicians. Unfortunately, the sound on my DVD was so terrible (constantly changing from low to loud) that I finally commented to my wife, "It sounds like there's a monkey playing with the controls!" Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed the show. Did others have the same problem with the sound?
Rating:
- A Magical NightI'm embarrased to say that the main reason that I got this CD was because it features Jeff Lynne who's music I worship.
If you look at the star line-up and the track list, it should be enough to persuade you to buy it.
I've not had much experience with George or his music before but this is an absolute gem of an album.
Where else would you find all these artist singing together? Under the musicl direction of Eric Clapton there is Joe Brown, Jeff Lynne, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and more.
The magic and presence of George comes through on this CD and the DVD.
The songs are just beautiful.
Rating:
- A Great Tribute to a Great ArtistI saw the film of this last weekend and just had to have the CD, it was easily the best concert film I have ever seen - probably because it is based on peoples' love for a great man.
Everything about the show was just right: the sound, the footage, the atmosphere, and of course, the musicians who played some of George's best songs with care, love and understanding.
When I bought the CDs, I thought the show might sound muddy (in stereo) with so many musicians (three drummers, five guitars!) but it was just fine.You can catch some of the stage banter if you listen carefully.
The only disappointing aspect of the CDs is that they left off Horse to Water, an unreleased George song sung by Sam Brown which really kicked (pun intended). It would have been nice to have the Pythons, too.
No highlights, as the entire concert is brilliant, but special thanks to Eric, whose contribution to Arpan (an 'Indian music' track)was unexpected and showed incredible virtuosity.
To George, Eric, Dhani and Olivia: thank you for such a great event.