George Harrison & Friends - Concert for Bangladesh
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Free Music Notes for Concert for Bangladesh
Free Music Review: Brilliant Remastering and Performances
Hit: 5 Stars
I don't have much to add to the thoughtful reviews below, but I did want to highlight the improved sound of this remaster. The sonics are superb -- Phil Spector's production is detailed and meticulous -- to me the songs from All Things Must Pass sound even better and more vital here than on the original. "Wah Wah" really rocks and is majestic, "Awaiting on You All" has a depth and clarity I never heard before, and "Beware of Darkness" is moving and deeply spiritual. Add to that a fantastic set from the Dylbird in his countrified "New Morning" mode, a great cut from Billy Preston and Leon Russell, Badfinger joining George onstage for "Here Comes the Sun," Eric Clapton onboard for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," Jesse Ed Davis, Ringo, the Klausmeister on bass, etc., this one is a keeper of a concert, all for a good cause.
One final word on Ravi's introductory set, "Bangla Dhun." The crowd's raptuous applause after his band finishes tuning up (and Ravi's quip about same) is one of the highlights of the album. Sure the piece is long, but as Ravi says it takes "concentrated listening," and I'm glad it's there and was not removed from the re-release for commercial purposes. All in all a substantial and impressive re-release.
Free Music Review: Concert For Bangla-Desh
Hit: 5 Stars
I agree with most of the reviews so far. I'd like to add a few comments.
I was also kind of peeved at the removal of the background vocals at first, but after several listens I actually like it better that way.
I don't always agree with remixing classics (The John Lennon catalog is a good example of what NOT to do).
In my opinion, the background vocals made the recording sound dated. Don't forget that George himself remixed All Things Must Pass and removed a lot of the "out of date Phil Spector sound".
What I really miss are George's comments and the between song "incidental noises" (like the drum roll before Something).
All in all it's great to have this CD out and remixed. The overall sound is definitely superior to the old version. You can actually hear each individual instrument including Badfinger's acoustic guitars and tambourine.
Free Music Review: Aged well and Sounding Great
Hit: 5 Stars
Although some people are miffed that the cover has been changed, and others long for the obnoxious crowd shouts like, "Do something Ringo!" audible on previous versions, this remastered version of Concert for Bangladesh excels where it really matters - the music. It's wonderful to finally hear the acoustic guitar work of Badfinger, which was all but inaudible in the original mix. Harrison's material shines, and the mix of "Something" is so much better here than it was on the original that it alone is worth the price. Well, maybe - this two disc set is pretty expensive in that the two-DVD set is going for $7 - $10 less than the cd at local stores as well as at Amazon. However, listening to this CD start to finish is a treat indeed, and it contains the best rendition of "Just Like a Woman" you are ever likely to hear. Buy this.Free Music Review: a great improvement over the vinyl box set
Hit: 5 Stars
Besides the upgraded sound, the great thing about this cd edition is that all the music fits on two discs. The vinyl version averabed about fifteen minutes of music on a side, so you had to keep changing records to hear it. If I remember, the final side of vinyl was only two songs. Maybe ten minutes of music?
George Harrison is OUTSTANDING on this album. When he performs "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," you get the closest thing there is to a live Beatles performance at the end of their career, because with Eric Clapton present you have 3 of the five musicians who play on the White Album version. The Bob Dylan material is a wonderful acoustic performance.
The only negative is that the vinyl box set gave you a big book of photos, and here you have the little tiny booklet.
Free Music Review: Excellent Concert
Hit: 5 Stars
After plowing through my old vinyl collection, I found this 1971 triple album boxed set. I put it on, and was amazed.
This concert is spectacular. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan and Ravi Shankar all contributed to what would become the first rock benefit concert. I loved Dylan's set, with "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" being the highlight. Ravi Shankar was stunning. Ringo gave a good performance of his first solo hit, "It Don't Come Easy." And who can forget George Harrison, the guy who put it all together? He is incredible, playing "My Sweet Lord," "Here Comes The Sun" and perhaps the most appropriate song of the evening, "Bangladesh."
You will love this concert. It is one of the best gatherings of musicians ever. And it's history.