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
Movie Reviews of A Concert for George
Movie 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.
Summary 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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