| A Concert for George | 
| Director: David Leland
Actors: Andy Fairweather-low, Ray Cooper (ii), Sam Brown (ii), Albert Lee (ii), Olivia Harrison
Studio: Rhino Records
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (344 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2326
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Compilation, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 286 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.7
MPN: RHID970241D
UPC: 603497024124
EAN: 0603497024124
ASIN: B0000CEB4V
Publication Date: 2003
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: November 18, 2003
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Description
Filmed on November 29, 2002 before a sold-out audience at Royal Albert Hall in London, "The Concert For George" is a beautifully filmed, joyous celebration of some of the most significant music of the 20th Century. Friends including Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Ravi & Anoushka Shankar, the cast of Monty Python and other artists who worked with George Harrison throughout his lifetime, present his music in a special concert to commemorate the first anniversary of his passing. This 2 DVD set includes the full 2 hour & 40 minute concert and the 1 hour 40 minute documentary filmed in high definition by David Leland ("Band Of Brothers") featuring concert footage and interviews with the artists about George's life and music. Documentary produced by Ray Cooper, Olivia Harrison and Jon Kamen.
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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
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SUPERB December 2, 2008
HE BEST MUSIC DVD I HAV HEARD IN YEARS.
EVERYOHNE WAS GREAT ESPECIALLY ERIC CLAPTON .
ALSO LKKED THE INDIAN PORTION ADDED A LOT TO THE DVD.
JAS
one night I would have loved to have been there for ... November 13, 2008
The "silent Beatle" George was probably the best musician of the group and it shows by the friends that came to preform that night. All musicians of the highest caliber. This concert was a thing George would have enjoyed, so many friends all coming together to celebrate his life. Every song was perfect match for evening. Starting off with Ravi, Anoushka Shankar right through to Joe Brown singing one of my favorites that I keep on listening to over and over "I'll see you in my dreams". The Production beautiful, sound was great and content superb. My thanks to all for a lovely night Denny
A Tribute to George October 5, 2008
This was a wonderful tribute to George Harrison. The music was really good performed by his good friends and a great variety of what he had written.
A wonderful Benifit/Memoriam For George Harrison September 6, 2008
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)
It was great August 28, 2008
My husband love it so much we order a 2nd for a friend for his birthday
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