Original Soundtrack - Concert for George
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Free Music Review: CD Concert for George
Hit: 5 Stars
I had already purchased this CD, but I gave it to my daughter-in-law, who is a Harrison fan. Could not live without it, so I purchased a second copy. It is tops!!Free Music Review: Heartfelt and Star Studded Live Concert Sounds Fantastic
Hit: 5 Stars
A truly riveting performance of a great mix of Harrison's great songs with huge stars that collaborate wonderfully without ego. Eric Clapton sings a number of Harrison tunes along with "While my guitar gently weeps" where he played the lead guitar on the original White Album 'All those years ago". But the whole album is star studded with Traveling Wilbury's Jeff Lynn and Tom Petty who also perform with the Heart Breakers, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Joe Brown who used to open for the Beatles, the fifth Beatle on "Let it Be" Billy Preston and many more stars that electrify the concert. In particular, songs from the great "All Things must Pass album" really shine with the support of all those fantastic guitar players, Jools Holland and the Band and glorious back up singers and that allows you to really appreciate the unique sound of those songs such as "Isn't it a Pity", "My Sweet Lord", "All Things Must Pass", and "Wah Wah". The emotion is heart felt in the great play but also more poignant when Ringo states that he and George wrote the song "Photograph " together that made him a big hit and as he said, the meaning is now changed. When he sings "Every time I see your face it reminds me of the place we used to go, but all I have is a photograph.." it is beautiful but almost gives you a chill particularly on the DVD. Joe Brown, who used to open for the Beatles years ago is masterful on "Here Comes the Son" and "That's the Way it Goes". An amazing collection that includes Jeff Lynn and Tom Petty collaborating on a song that brought the Wilbury's together under Harrison, 'Handle with Care". Of course Eric Clapton on "If I needed someone" makes it sound beautiful along with his collaborations with Paul McCartney on "Something" and "While my guitar". All through the concert, George's young son plays guitar and sings backing vocals. Shankar's India sound is very pleasant but is packaged on a separate disc so if you are not into that, Disc 2 has all of the pure Harrison songs. Joe Brown closes with a wonderful sweet song on a ukulele called " I'll see you in my dreams". Appropriate for the sentiment and the fact that Harrison loved the ukulele and on trips he always packed two as his son said, "just in case someone else wanted to play too". Free Music Review: Wow, done well
Hit: 5 Stars
How anyone can listen to this release and/or watch the DVD and not get a lump in your throat and/or a tear in your eye is beyond me. I recommend the DVD release, also. Eric Clapton, Sir Paul, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Ringo, and many other fine musicians including Harrison's son all paying tribute to the late and great George Harrison. Excellent cd and dvd. Free Music Review: Amazingly entertaining concert
Hit: 5 Stars
If you were even a marginal George fan, this concert (DVD or CD) is essential to your collection. The quality of musicianship is remarkable. Each performer, has so much emotion as they play, & it shows.There are almost too many incredible moments to mention, but the short list is:
Clapton's "Beware of Darkness"
Joe Brown's "That's the way it goes" & "Here comes the sun"
Paul's "For you blue" & All things must pass"
Petty's "I need you"
This is the best "tribute" concert I own
Free Music Review: Not Complete
Hit: 4 Stars
I can't possibly add more to the other reviewers expressing love and admiration of George Harrison and his music. The concert was great with all of the guest musicians doing a simply fantastic job. You could feel the love for George. I would recommend you buy the complete DVD version of the concert rather than the CD. Not only is the music mixed better (in my opinion), but there is a huge omission on the CD. Jools Holland & Sam Brown! They did "Lead a Horse to Water" and Sam stole the show. The CD is not complete without it!