A Concert for George | Andy Fairweather-Low, Ray Cooper (II)

A Concert for George | Andy Fairweather-Low, Ray Cooper (II) | A Treasure! A Classic!

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A Concert for George

	A Concert for George Andy Fairweather-Low, Ray Cooper (II) Rhino Records, 2003 average customer review:based on 344 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent All Around (except for Monty Python)

I was extremely pleased with almost everything about this performance/DVD. I thought the Monty Python segment was crude and out of place even though I am a fan of their movies. McCartney sounded as good as ever, Ringo was fun and put on a good preformance. Tom Petty was excellent. Eric Clapton pulled everything together. Probably my favorite performance was by Sam Brown (female) who has a hell of a voice with lots of power, and whe's pretty too. I can't figure out why I've never heard of her, I think she prefers the other side of the Atlantic. All in all, if you liked George Harrison and/or the Beatles, I can't see how you would be disappointed

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A Treasure! A Classic!

"Concert For George" is a passionate and moving tribute to George Harrison, filled with memorable highlights.

I was taken by the captivating "Arpan", written by Ravi Shankar especially for this concert. It's earnestly conducted by Shankar's daughter, Anoushkah, who also turns in her own amazing sitar performance.

Also memorable is an appearance by the members of Monty Python, who puncture whatever pompousness may have been in the room as they reprise a couple of their classic routines.

But the show really takes off when the "gang" comes out - George's favorite musical friends. They rock the house as they perform with an obvious love and respect for George.

Every song in this DVD is a gem. Every performance is worthy. Highlights include Paul McCartney's rendition of "Something" (featuring a great duet with Eric Clapton), and Clapton nailing it on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".

Beyond the music and performances, what makes this concert special - as another reviewer noted - are the small moments. And seeing Dhani Harrison (George's son) play right alongside the older pros is quite touching.

Highly recommended.

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Super Show a must have

Can't really say enough about this Super Show. You can't get better than this. Clapton was incredible in his playing and singing. I thought the number by Jools Holland stole the show. I did hope that Paul & Ringo would team up with Julian Lennon and Dhani Harrison for this, but I guess that is asking too much.

All those years ago

This is a fantastic tribute to a man who gave so much of himself to the music world. You should have more than 5 stars for the rating. I met George in 1987 and all i could say to him was thank you for all the wonderful years of music.
Douglas Walby

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A Wonderful Tribute To Nice Guy

Here is an all-star tribute to the late Beatle, George Harrison, who died of cancer a few years ago. He was a very gentle, likable guy and you know that just by the turnout of music all- stars here and the tribute these people gave to him - for his life and his music.

After the first viewing, I now skip the first 45 minutes of this long concert. It is Eastern sitar music which is okay but not enjoyable enough for me to sit through twice. The concert for most of us Westerners really begins in the second part when host Eric Clapton and the rest perform some of Hasrrison's best songs. Everyone does a good job with the material, doing George's songs proud. I had heard a few of the performances, such as Tom Petty's, were weak but I did not find fault with any performer including him..

It was fun to see Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Billy Preston, Jeff Lynne and some of the others. Joe Brown was someone I was not familiar with but he was outstanding and very likable and sang a touching finale. That ending just night bring a tear or two to your eyes.

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