Original Soundtrack - Concert for George
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Free Music Notes for Concert for George
Free Music Review: He Wrote Some Great Songs
Hit: 5 Stars
My only major disappointment with this is they left off one of the best performances in the film. I had never heard of Sam Brown before this,but WOW!!! Her voice on You Can Take a Horse to Water just blew me away!! Everybody else is superb as well. McCartney's emotional preamble to Something is especially touching.I love his simple ukelele take on the song. Albert Lee who I'd never heard before does a tasty sizzling guitar solo on Honey Don't.It's a really enjoyable show. You also realize as Jeff Lynne and Eric Clapton mention in the film, that these songs are so strong and musically interesting for all these artists. Almost all of them have ties to the original recordings. It's also obviuous they're all having a wonderful time.George's songs are of course the centerpiece,but Joe Brown(another unknown for me)does a beautiful rendition of I'll See You In My Dreams to close the show.It is all very touching and fun to watch.Free Music Review: This one is great
Hit: 5 Stars
The best thing about this DVD, aside from the great music, is that it is obvious that everyone is having a great time on stage. There is so much good about it, you just really have to see and hear it for yourself.Free Music Review: A must own CD and DVD!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
The CD and DVD were truly outstanding. The indian music was a little tedious but enjoyable at times. Anoushka Shankar is a very accomplished sitar player. I really enjoyed the monty python skits even if they seemed a little out of place on the DVD. I was very impressed with Jeff Lynne - especially his versions of Give Me Love and Handle with Care. Billy Preston had the best performances of the concert. His unbelieveable and moving rendition of My Sweet Lord would have made George proud.
I was not impressed with Tom Petty. His voice sounded weak but it was good to see him there honouring George with his performance.
The performances of Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton were ok but not great. Maybe they decided to let the other performers shine by giving understated performances.
I was disappointed that Sam Brown's "Horse to Water" was not on the CD, considering she had one of the best performances.
I like many people was very saddened when George passed away. I found myself shedding a tear or two when he died and I'm not sure why. Obviously, I never knew the man but from what I've seen and read about him, he seemed like a nice guy, well-respected and liked by everyone who always carried himself with dignity. He is truly one of the most under-rated musicians and song-writers of all time. The CD and DVD showcase his prolific career.
Free Music Review: CRY FOR A SHADOW
Hit: 5 Stars
When John Lennon died, I was angry. When I got in my car on that cold winter day I heard on the radio that George Harrison died, I cried all the way on the twenty-minute journey. We knew it was coming. Still, Harrison's passing hit me hard.Back in the day (the 1960's), you could tell a lot about a person by who his favorite Beatle was. My favorite was George. There was just something about his presence in those public appearances that I could identify with. It turns out my future wife also was a big fan of Harrison's. Hard to say why. Harrison's song output was usually only one or two songs for each Beatles album. John and Paul were usually more talkative. But George was the one I felt closest to. When he died part of my life slipped away.
So I cannot be objective about this album. I love it like an old photograph of my grandparents who are also long gone. And that is not a bad way to view this album, an act of love of Harrison's "family" to his memory.
The album consists of two discs. The first disc is a small homage to George's love of Indiana music. As such, most will give it one listen and forget it which is a shame because rarely do we get such a fine presentation of Eastern music in one setting. It should be given more than a couple of chances. Harrison himself was drawn to this music and devoted a lot of time toward it. It gives the listener a little view into Harrison's life beyond the hype and celebrity roller coaster of events and press releases.
The second disc presents us with the Harrison we thought we knew. All the way from the early Beatles to the solo artist to the Traveling Wilburys, the expanse of Harrison's songwriting comes in for a decent selection. Of course, the actual performances are the thing.
In this regard, one has to admire Eric Clapton for setting the tone and standard for the evening's proceedings. Clapton is a constant presence on stage taking the lead on much of concert with his vocals and outstanding guitar work. Jeff Lynne also has to be respected for his input. Lynne is not a welcome musician in a lot of reviews-but he always did well toward Harrison and turns in an excellent version of "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)".
I have to confess that I don't know who Joe Brown is except I have read his name on various album credits over the years. I gather he is something of an institution in the United Kingdom. In any event, Mr. Brown lends a note of grace and warmth with his low-key performances of "Here Comes The Sun" and "That's The Way It Goes".
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in contrast seem a little weak and "under powered" with "Taxman" and "I Need You". It is not until the last half of "I Need You" that Tom and the band hit their stride. I have no doubt that Petty very much wanted to be there; but I was surprised to be disappointed with his set.
After a brief "Handle With Care" by the Petty, Lynne and Dhani Harrison, the concert takes us to the closest thing we will ever get as far as a Beatles reunion these days. Ringo comes on to remind us of George's contributions toward Ringo's own solo work and Harrison's love for Carl Perkins. Then McCartney hits the stage.
There was a real potential for McCartney to overwhelm the festivities by virtue of his presence. But to his credit, McCartney submerges his charm into the performances of some of Harrison's best work.
But a special note has to be made of Billy Preston. Preston plays support throughout most of the evening, but then he takes lead on "Isn't It A Pity" and "My Sweet Lord". It is on the later that Preston really shines. Over the years, Preston has romanced "My Sweet Lord" to the point that it has become truly his. His performance is one of the best of the entire concert. Perhaps only second to McCartney's satisfying rendition of "Something".
In the end the question remains for this tribute album that is with every tribute album: why buy this when you can get real thing. After all, Harrison's albums are hardly out of print. The answer is this album marks an event where musicians who really knew and worked with Harrison came together to celebrate his life and play his music. In other words, this is a tribute album that really does pay tribute to the memory of one who really did help shape the world we live in now. George Harrison deserved no less.
Free Music Review: George's Music Lives On
Hit: 4 Stars
It's quite wonderful, especially the track "Wah Wah". Unbelieveable that George is gone. I treasure his music, and this all star tribute is a glorious treat. The Indian music on the first CD becomes a bit tedious after a few minutes, but bless them, their hearts are in the right place, and maybe I just need to listen to it a bit more. The second CD is my favorite and contains some of the best George Harrison compositions written. George, I'll miss you and your music, but thank you for all you've given to us and to the world. Hare Krisna.