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Movie Description
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.
Film Notes
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
Theatrical Release: October 3, 2003 (LIMITED)
Industry Reviews
"...With jaw-dropping musicianship and sound quality..."
Rolling Stone - Austin Scaggs (12/11/2003)
"...THE CONCERT FOR GEORGE captures a sense of sincerity and intimacy appropriate to a celebration of Harrison's life..."
Sight and Sound - James Bell (12/01/2003)
"[A] perfect tribute movie....This is not merely a photographed record; shot selection and editing are superb."
USA Today - Mike Clark (11/21/2003)
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