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A Concert for George
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Unknown
EAN: 0603497024124
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Compilation, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC, Widescreen
Label: Rhino Records
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 StereoEnglish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Rhino Records
MPN: 603497024124
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Rhino Records
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Running Time: 286 minutes
Studio: Rhino Records
Theatrical Release Date: November 18, 2003
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Editorial Review:
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
A tribute to George Harrison under the musical direction of Eric Clapton.
Genre: Music Video: Concerts
Rating: NR
Release Date: 18-NOV-2003
Media Type: DVD
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A wonderful Benifit/Memoriam For George Harrison
When I viewed this concert for the first time, I was awe struck as to how well made it was. Perfect in every way. George would have loved this! Great preformances,sound quality perfection. a real delightful piece of music history you will want to watch again and again! (Realy)
Rating: - It was great
My husband love it so much we order a 2nd for a friend for his birthday
Rating: - There are no words in the english language to describe this DVD
There are no words in the english language to describe this DVD...All Things Must Pass, Isn't it a Pity, Photogragh, My Sweet Lord, While my Guitar Gently Weeps, See You in My Dreams...and finaly The Inner Light with Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar...I can't forget the venerable percussioninst Ray Cooper as well.
Many musicians try and organize the songs on their albums to try and tell a story, well this album effortlessly puts together George's Life and Soul...If you don't but the DVD, ... Read More
Rating:  - Great tribute, second disc unnecessary
This was a really moving, energetic, heartfelt tribute to George and his music. The viewer can really tell that all of the musicians on the stage truly cared about him and knew him, by all of the emotion they put into the music. It's such a striking contrast to some of the musical tributes that have been put together for John, where the majority of the musicians just didn't have that kind of connection to him other than being fans, weren't friends and didn't work together. Just about everyone you ... Read More
Rating: - A fantastic concert /celebration / tribute to one most deserving.
I was given this dvd a many years ago. Dispite being a huge Harrison fan, I never viewed it until recently as I'm just not a fan of watching concert dvds. Plus, it's just a bunch of people playing George's music, right?
I finally cracked the box and viewed it a few nights ago.
I've viewed it several times since. I prefer the first dvd of the set, without the interviews, tho the interviews are interesting. It's very thoughtful to include both versions.
This is a fitting tribute ... Read More
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