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Concert for George (2003)

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Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Synopsis: On the first anniversary of the death of George Harrison--November 29, 2002--a group of his friends paid tribute to the Quiet Beatle by staging an all-star concert featuring the songs of Harrison, from his days with the Fab Five as well as his long and underrated solo career and work with the... On the first anniversary of the death of George Harrison--November 29, 2002--a group of his friends paid tribute to the Quiet Beatle by staging an all-star concert featuring the songs of Harrison, from his days with the Fab Five as well as his long and underrated solo career and work with the Traveling Wilburys. Also included were songs written for and about Harrison, from Ringo Starr's evocative "Photograph" to Ravi and Anoushka Shankar's inspirational "Arpan." Among the outstanding performances, held in London's Royal Albert Hall, were Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne playing "I Want to Tell You," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers blasting out "Taxman" and "I Need You," Paul McCartney chiming in with "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "For You Blue," and fifth Beatle Billy Preston taking on "My Sweet Lord." Clapton and McCartney's duet on "Something" is one of the many highlights. The elaborate concert, directed by David Leland and including backstage behind-the-scenes interviews with some of the participants, also featured appearances by the Boys and Girls Choir, the English Chamber Choir, the London Metropolitan Orchestra, and the Monty Python crew, just to change the mood. Harrison's musician son, Dhani, also shows up--his resemblance to his father is remarkable. Proceeds from the film and DVD release will benefit Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation. [More]

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Starring: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne

Director: David Leland
Producer: Ray Cooper, Olivia Harrison, Jon Kamen

DVD Info

Release:

Apr 11, 2005

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Notes: Film in high-definition video by David Leland co-director of HBO's BAND OF BROTHERS
  • Region 1
  • 2-Disc Set
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • DTS - English

Disc 1:

  • Complete Concert
  • Performances Not Featured in Theatrical Version

Disc 2:

  • Theatrical Version

Tracks - For Full Concert:

  • 1. "Sarve Sham" -
  • 2. "Your Eyes" - Anoushka Shankar
  • 3. "The Inner Light" - Jeff Lynne & Anoushka Shankar
  • 4. "Arpan" - conducted by Anoushka Shankar
  • 5. "Sit On My Face" - Monty Python
  • 6. "The Lumberjack Song" - Monty Python
  • 7. "I Want To Tell You" - Jeff Lynne
  • 8. "If I Needed Someone" - Eric Clapton
  • 9. "Old Brown Shoe" - Gary Brooker
  • 10. "Give Me Love" - Jeff Lynne
  • 11. "Beware Of Darkness" - Eric Clapton
  • 12. "Here Comes The Sun" - Joe Brown
  • 13. "That's The Way It Goes" - Joe Brown
  • 14. "Horse To The Water" - Jools Holland & Sam Brown
  • 15. "Taxman" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • 16. "I Need You" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • 17. "Handle With Care" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers w/Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison
  • 18. "Isn't It A Pity" - Billy Preston
  • 19. "Photograph" - RIngo Starr
  • 20. "Honey Don't" - RIngo Starr
  • 21. "For You Blue" - Paul McCartney
  • 22. "Something" - Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
  • 23. "All Things Must Pass" - Paul McCartney
  • 24. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton
  • 25. "My Sweet Lord" - Billy Preston
  • 26. "Wah Wah" - Eric Clapton & Band
  • 27. "I'll See You In My Dreams" - Joe Brown

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4/5

Chris Menges' cinematography helps make this a superior concert movie--warmly photographed with strong colours and close-up camera work.

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10/05/03
Rich Cline
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Peter Travers
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9/10

the performances of these great songs are truly heartfelt and emotional (I got chills more than a few times).

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09/16/04
Jeffrey Chen
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4/5

It’s not only terrific music, but a terrific send-off.

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10/10/03
Pete Croatto
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10/06/03
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Director David Leland crafts an evocative and entertaining concert film that captivates the heart and mind, regardless how familiar you are with the incredible repertoire of the “quiet Beatle.”

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10/06/03
Todd Gilchrist
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10/04/03
Philadelphia Inquirer
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3/5

Anyone who remembers Harrison fondly will enjoy this musical tribute, though it assumes a level of familiarity with Harrison's associates that not all viewers will have.

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10/03/03
Maitland McDonagh
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It offers a special 'something' for everyone who ever appreciated the Quiet Beatle's musical gifts and spiritual explorations.

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10/03/03
Richard Harrington
Washington Post
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It's a must-see for Beatle completists and an unexpected treat for casual fans.

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It's made with such unobtrusive expertise that it is truly the next best thing to having been there.

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10/03/03
Bob Strauss
Los Angeles Daily News
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Unlikely to join the ranks of the great concert films, but it does provide both deep musical pleasures and a touching farewell to the former Beatle.

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10/03/03
Frank Scheck
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Like the man himself, the entire thing is just too beautiful.

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10/03/03
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
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[A] moving documentary.

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10/02/03
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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Those who appreciated Mr. Harrison's slightly offbeat catalogue of songs might find this documentary a treasure. Otherwise, it's about as low-key as Mr. Harrison was -- another concert flick, agreeable enough, if a bit on the snoozy side.

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10/02/03
Teresa Gubbins
Dallas Morning News
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