Concert for George
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Actor: Albert Lee (II), Andy Fairweather-Low, Olivia Harrison, Ray Cooper (II), Sam Brown (II)Brand: WEA DES Moines Video
Writer: George Harrison
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; French (Unknown); Spanish (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Published), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, 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)
Model: 970241-2
Studio: Rhino Records
Product features:
- 2 DVDs
- George Harrison / performed by various artists
- Format 2 DVDs
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Movie Review: A TRULY APPROPRIATE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is wonderful on many levels. Where to begin. The opening Indian sequence is superb with the musicianship shown by Anoushka Shankar breathtaking to behold. The Indian Orchestra are no slouches either!! While it may be a little tempting for some to skip ahead to the "western" part, this opening section of the concert has to be seen and heard to be believed. Originally "The Inner Light" was issued in 1968 as a Single B-Side to "Lady Madonna". I've always loved this song. Here it's given beautiful treatment in a sublime performance by Jeff Lynne, Anoushka, Indian players along with George's son, Dhani Harrison on piano. I hadn't fully appreciated the intricasies of this song until I watched Anoushka perform it on the Sitar. She then proceeds to conduct the Indian Orchestra on "Arpan", a specially composed piece by her father, the Legendary Ravi Shankar. With an amazing interplay between the Indian players and a Orchestral String Section plus Eric Clapton on Acoustic Guitar, the song takes us on a marvellous journey. Yes Dhani, your Dad would love this. In a fashion only George could appreciate and approve of, the seriousness of the preceeeding wonderful moment is consigned to fading memory as the Monty Python "Barber Shop Quartet" regales us with "Sit On My Face", bare backsides and all with respectful bows to George's portrait. Michael Palin then leads the guys into "The Lumberjack Song" after a funny but fruitless "tribute" to George. Tom Hanks guests as a stand-in Mountie.
After a brief intermission we are entertained by an amazing band, all George's mates, led by Eric Clapton. It was also eerie on 2 fronts (1) the image of Dhani on centre stage with his peers playing rhythm guitar as part of the band all the while looking like George circa 1963-64 and (2) the most amazing aspect of the band itself was the sound it generated, with George's slide sounds particularly replicated so accurately, you'd think George was up there with them...I'm sure he was in spirit!. The special moments are numerous. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Jeff Lynne, Joe Brown and daughter Sam, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Gary Brooker & Eric Clapton all contribute truly faithful renditions of George's classic songs. Ringo also chipped in with "Honey Don't", a Carl Perkins classic, truly appropriate as Carl was a hero to George. No egos, no grandstanding, just beautiful musicianship from all concerned. The tributes to George were very understated, the introductions to the various performers simple and to the point. Yeah Ringo was jolly, but that's Ringo. Paul's ukele version of "Something" with Eric Clapton & band joining in halfway was nicely contrasting while moving. His rendition of "All Things Must Pass" was very poignant while "For You Blue" brought back memories of "the old 12 bar blues". He then takes a back seat like the other guys and just plays piano and sings along. Billy Preston's take on "My Sweet Lord" is very special indeed. Sam Brown is exceptional on "Horse To The Water". Petty & Co. on "Taxman", "I Need You" and with fellow Wilbury Jeff Lynne on "Handle With Care" do George proud. Again, "Taxman" is a real highlight because George's great original guitar work is accurately reproduced here and it's only now, after watching it played, can I realise it's complexity. George was a much better guitarist than I had previously realised. Many other special moments are too numerous mention. However the Joe Brown ukelele finale "I'll See You In My Dreams", complete with red and yellows flowers dropping like confetti into the grand looking Albert Hall, a very apt venue, is a "suitable ending" to momentous occasion. Unlike many recent concert DVD's, the camera work here focuses on the musicians at hand and the concerts many highs are beautifully presented as a result. Thank you. It was a truly emotional occasion for all present, be they performers or audience and it was a fitting tribute to George's memory.
The 2nd disc includes a shorter cinematic version as well as interviews and rehearsals which are a wonderful experience to watch. The preparations during the "Indian" rehearsals are fascinating and watching Ravi Shankar compose on the fly and then try to interpret his intentions to the String Section make for some really nice moments. The interviews with Dhani are particularly special especially when he demonstrates things his Dad showed him to play and when he talks about the experience of being on stage with such a huge band... 8 guitarists, 4 drummers...wow! Python backstage is also great fun and the rehearsals very entertaining.
Overall if you don't like this DVD then you've probably got a heart of stone and ice in your veins or you're just very hard to please indeed. I can't fault it and I utterly, utterly recommend it to anyone who love George Harrison's music but also those who love concert DVD's.
Summary of Concert for George
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