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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fitting tribute, 27 May 2004
This two disc set is the soundtrack for one of the best gigs I have ever seen. I remember hearing about the Concert for George on the night it went ahead and feeling awful because I did not have (nor could I find) a ticket to go. The line up is magnificent - Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston are among the talent on display here - and the songs (which are virtually all George Harrison penned) are extraordinary. To pick out highlights is almost impossible - but Billy Preston singing 'Isn't it a Pity', McCartney playing 'Something' on a ukele, and Joe Brown's smiling performances are standout.
The first disc features the first half of the concert itself - Raavi Shankar, his talented daughter and a magnificent Indian Orchestra play some unique pieces written especially for this occasion and it is truly breathtaking - tragically perhaps we are not treated to the Monty Python songs that followed it in the concert itself (and the DVD). The second disc is why I really bought it though - I have enormous admiration for the first section of the concert, but what follows is magnificent - the stage is filled with talented musicians and thanks to the very underplayed introductions from Eric Clapton (who was responsible for the evening) there is no room for ego. This assures the real star of the evening is the man who gave the world such great music - George Harrison.
Bravo to all involved.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
the most beautiful music played by musicians who honoured hi, 6 Feb 2004
I asked my folks to buy me this based on on the belief that the type of person and life lived by George Harrison would mean excellence.My hopes didn't comes close,it is perfection, absolute, beautiful perfection,from Anoushka Shankar through Monty Python(spot hollywoods no1 star), quite simply your dream band.Fall asleep and they're there!Best guitarist,best drummer(s),best backing vocalists,best bass,best horns,plus guests.....Albert Lee,Marc Mann,Paul McCartney,Ringo Starr,Jeff Lynne,Dave Bronze,Andy Fairweather Lowe,Joe Brown,Tom Petty,Jools Holland,Sam Brown,Henry Spinetti,Ray Cooper,Tom Scott,Jim Horn,Dhani Harrison.Eric Clapton is mother hen providing support encouragement and approval.With much love.The best definition I've ever read of the Beatles was four wonderful musicians(,the best songwriter of his generation(G) two timeless geniuses(P&J)and the worlds best drummer(R).All in one Liverpool band.The tribute to George is quite simply, breathtaking,moving,wonderful,inspiring hugely enjoyable and absolutely spot on.I feel its a privelidge to share it
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Magical Night, 12 Dec 2003
I'm embarrased to say that the main reason that I got this CD was because it features Jeff Lynne who's music I worship. If you look at the star line-up and the track list, it should be enough to persuade you to buy it. I've not had much experience with George or his music before but this is an absolute gem of an album. Where else would you find all these artist singing together? Under the musicl direction of Eric Clapton there is Joe Brown, Jeff Lynne, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and more. The magic and presence of George comes through on this CD and the DVD. The songs are just beautiful.
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