Average customer rating:
- Hmmmmmm.....
- Ummm... I found out after watching this.. just how good of a guitarist George was
- I enjoyed a trip down memory lane and. . .
- A Valuable Part of Music History
- Still rocks after 30+ years
|
The Concert for Bangladesh
Starring:
George Harrison ,
Bob Dylan ,
Ravi Shankar ,
Ringo Starr , and
Eric Clapton
Director:
Saul Swimmer
Manufacturer: Rhino Records
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Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
Amazon.com
Before We Are the World, before the Amnesty International concerts, before Live Aid, Live 8, 46664, and all the other charitable and/or political events that have used popular music as their principal draw, there was George Harrison's 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, a stirring affair released here in a fine two-disc set. The cause--raising money for the beleaguered people of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan), who were ravaged by war, floods, and famine--was enough to attract the support of stars like the former Beatle, who had never fronted a band before, along with Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, both of whom had been out of the limelight for some years due to various personal problems and choices. Given the little time that Harrison, whose help had been solicited by sitar master Ravi Shankar, had to organize the affair, the results are very impressive indeed: the enormous band, which also features Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston, is tight, the music (spotlighting tunes from Harrison's All Things Must Pass, along with a few Beatle numbers) inspired, the musicians at the top of their games. (Only Clapton is sub-par; looking out of it and playing weakly, he's a far cry from the guy who, some 30 years later, would spearhead the magnificent Concert for George.) For some, the opportunity to see Dylan onstage with Harrison, Starr, and Russell (playing bass) will be the big attraction. Others will thrill to the remastered DVD sound and restored picture. Still others will revel in an entire disc of bonus material, including three previously-unreleased performances and a documentary featuring new interviews with many of the participants. 1971 was a bleak period in rock history; the Beatles had broken up, Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison were dead, Woodstock was a distant memory. The Concert for Bangladesh shone like a beacon, a revelation of the better angels that reside within us all. And it still does. --Sam Graham
Description
The Concert for Bangladesh was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause-setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert sold out Madison Square Garden and has helped to generate millions for UNICEF and raised awareness for the organization around the world, as well as among other musicians and their fans. It is acknowledged as the inspiration and the forerunner to the major global fundraising events of recent years. To quote the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, "George and his friends were pioneers." All artists' royalties from the sales of the DVD will go to UNICEF.
Customer Reviews:
Hmmmmmm............2007-08-31
The 6 stars go to the Dylan set. I recall seeing this in the theatre on a large screen and thought "finally, some magic." 4 stars for what came before that set...average 5.
Ummm... I found out after watching this.. just how good of a guitarist George was.......2007-08-13
After seeing this for the first time..
having never heard the concert.. having read quite a bit about it..
I came away realizing that George really knew how
to rock back in the day.. but here's the best part..
you know how the Beatles are sometimes knocked for being poppy
thanks to Paul... well friends, this is stripped down rootsy
music from the Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison and he
is in total command.. wow... it's as if you're seeing the Beatles
rocking out... (and George can actually play a little guitar unlike
Paul!) (Hey, I love Paul.. but let's face it... he can't touch
George on the guitar.)
George is just rocking out on guitar.. wow... I mean.. I know
this isn't the only best part of the concert but if you've
got some Beatle Haters... show them this!!!!
This concert is simply one of the finest demonstrations of musicians
coming together to help a cause.. with Dylan, Billy Preston, Badfinger,
Clapton.... come on... if you don't have this.. if you're a classic rock
fan.. I can't imagine it won't touch you.. it has certainly touched me.
I enjoyed a trip down memory lane and. . ........2007-07-27
I was amazed to find the music sounding as great today as it did that night almost 26 years ago. I was home from college in DC for the summer and bought tickets for the evening show through the mail! I was mainly interested because of the rumors that Dylan would perform -- and perform he did. He was awesome and his pick-up band wasn't half bad, either. His performance really was ethereal. And of course, all the other performances (which have been so throughly described in the many good reviews on this site that I won't repeat) were FABULOUS!
This DVD captures the mood of the evening perfectly. The performances were as good as they appear. It was a good cause. The audience was friendly, mellow, and adoring. It was a magical evening.
The only thing I enjoy now more that I did that night is the music of Ravi Shankar. I couldn't concentrate on it that night because of the excitement of waiting for the "real" concert to begin. But now I really appreciate how beautiful and spiritual it is.
A Valuable Part of Music History .......2007-06-11
I was 12 years old when this was originally released on vinyl (which i still have in excellent condition), and loved the record as much today as i did then. when it was first issued on cd quite a few years ago i was waiting for the store to open to get a copy! now, years later the film is finally released on dvd! what joy it is to see what i've listened to for so many years.(i never saw the film in the theater). a great set from a cast of spectacular legends from the music industry. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and a host of others in a spectacular performance for charity, an event that actually started concerts for charity. DVD quality is decent considering this show was shot in 1971, sound is very good. there are 2 low points for me in this set, but neither to drop my 5 star rating. the first being nearly 17 minutes of Ravi's performance. (did they really have to play that long?) while the music was intresting, its hard to listen to for that long for me personally, and two, the ommision of Bob Dylan's Mr.Tamborine Man! this track was included on the cd and original vinyl versions. On the upside, a couple performances from the afternoon show and rehersals have been added, "If Not For You," "Come On In My Kitchen," and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" on disc 2 of the set. Overall it is wonderful to finally be able to own a piece of history!
Still rocks after 30+ years.......2007-05-18
How ironic that you asked for a review today. Having owned the dvd for 1 month, I finally got a chance to watch the first half of it just last night. It rocks. I saw the movie in a theatre when it came out and I was expecting it to be just okay (a la Mad Dogs and Englishmen, which does not live up to the memories I had of it for 30 years). This, however, is really good stuff. I'm only half way through, but so far have been blown away by the Billy Preston and Leon Russell songs in particular. The Indian music section is also excellent, and George is very strong, singing and playing well while balancing the duties of musical director. Unfortunately, EC is in noticeably mediocre form, playing sloppily and sometimes out of key. (What a great ad for the Crossroads Clinic! Thank God he made it through.) Anyway, buy this DVD. It's great. Camera work, sound, and performaces are all good. While you're at it, get the Concert for George, too. That has a wonderful inventory of GH's songwriting, with excellent performances by EC as a bonus.
Average customer rating:
- Hmmmmmm.....
- Ummm... I found out after watching this.. just how good of a guitarist George was
- I enjoyed a trip down memory lane and. . .
- A Valuable Part of Music History
- Still rocks after 30+ years
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The Concert for Bangladesh (Limited Deluxe Edition)
Starring:
George Harrison ,
Bob Dylan ,
Ravi Shankar ,
Ringo Starr , and
Eric Clapton
Director:
Saul Swimmer
Manufacturer: Rhino Records
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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ASIN: B000AYQJJ2
Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
Amazon.com
Before We Are the World, before the Amnesty International concerts, before Live Aid, Live 8, 46664, and all the other charitable and/or political events that have used popular music as their principal draw, there was George Harrison's 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, a stirring affair released here in a fine two-disc set. The cause--raising money for the beleaguered people of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan), who were ravaged by war, floods, and famine--was enough to attract the support of stars like the former Beatle, who had never fronted a band before, along with Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, both of whom had been out of the limelight for some years due to various personal problems and choices. Given the little time that Harrison, whose help had been solicited by sitar master Ravi Shankar, had to organize the affair, the results are very impressive indeed: the enormous band, which also features Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston, is tight, the music (spotlighting tunes from Harrison's All Things Must Pass, along with a few Beatle numbers) inspired, the musicians at the top of their games. (Only Clapton is sub-par; looking out of it and playing weakly, he's a far cry from the guy who, some 30 years later, would spearhead the magnificent Concert for George.) For some, the opportunity to see Dylan onstage with Harrison, Starr, and Russell (playing bass) will be the big attraction. Others will thrill to the remastered DVD sound and restored picture. Still others will revel in an entire disc of bonus material, including three previously-unreleased performances and a documentary featuring new interviews with many of the participants. 1971 was a bleak period in rock history; the Beatles had broken up, Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison were dead, Woodstock was a distant memory. The Concert for Bangladesh shone like a beacon, a revelation of the better angels that reside within us all. And it still does. --Sam Graham
Description
The Concert for Bangladesh was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause-setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert sold out Madison Square Garden and has helped to generate millions for UNICEF and raised awareness for the organization around the world, as well as among other musicians and their fans. It is acknowledged as the inspiration and the forerunner to the major global fundraising events of recent years. To quote the United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, "George and his friends were pioneers." All artists' royalties from the sales of the DVD will go to UNICEF.
Customer Reviews:
Hmmmmmm............2007-08-31
The 6 stars go to the Dylan set. I recall seeing this in the theatre on a large screen and thought "finally, some magic." 4 stars for what came before that set...average 5.
Ummm... I found out after watching this.. just how good of a guitarist George was.......2007-08-13
After seeing this for the first time..
having never heard the concert.. having read quite a bit about it..
I came away realizing that George really knew how
to rock back in the day.. but here's the best part..
you know how the Beatles are sometimes knocked for being poppy
thanks to Paul... well friends, this is stripped down rootsy
music from the Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison and he
is in total command.. wow... it's as if you're seeing the Beatles
rocking out... (and George can actually play a little guitar unlike
Paul!) (Hey, I love Paul.. but let's face it... he can't touch
George on the guitar.)
George is just rocking out on guitar.. wow... I mean.. I know
this isn't the only best part of the concert but if you've
got some Beatle Haters... show them this!!!!
This concert is simply one of the finest demonstrations of musicians
coming together to help a cause.. with Dylan, Billy Preston, Badfinger,
Clapton.... come on... if you don't have this.. if you're a classic rock
fan.. I can't imagine it won't touch you.. it has certainly touched me.
I enjoyed a trip down memory lane and. . ........2007-07-27
I was amazed to find the music sounding as great today as it did that night almost 26 years ago. I was home from college in DC for the summer and bought tickets for the evening show through the mail! I was mainly interested because of the rumors that Dylan would perform -- and perform he did. He was awesome and his pick-up band wasn't half bad, either. His performance really was ethereal. And of course, all the other performances (which have been so throughly described in the many good reviews on this site that I won't repeat) were FABULOUS!
This DVD captures the mood of the evening perfectly. The performances were as good as they appear. It was a good cause. The audience was friendly, mellow, and adoring. It was a magical evening.
The only thing I enjoy now more that I did that night is the music of Ravi Shankar. I couldn't concentrate on it that night because of the excitement of waiting for the "real" concert to begin. But now I really appreciate how beautiful and spiritual it is.
A Valuable Part of Music History .......2007-06-11
I was 12 years old when this was originally released on vinyl (which i still have in excellent condition), and loved the record as much today as i did then. when it was first issued on cd quite a few years ago i was waiting for the store to open to get a copy! now, years later the film is finally released on dvd! what joy it is to see what i've listened to for so many years.(i never saw the film in the theater). a great set from a cast of spectacular legends from the music industry. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and a host of others in a spectacular performance for charity, an event that actually started concerts for charity. DVD quality is decent considering this show was shot in 1971, sound is very good. there are 2 low points for me in this set, but neither to drop my 5 star rating. the first being nearly 17 minutes of Ravi's performance. (did they really have to play that long?) while the music was intresting, its hard to listen to for that long for me personally, and two, the ommision of Bob Dylan's Mr.Tamborine Man! this track was included on the cd and original vinyl versions. On the upside, a couple performances from the afternoon show and rehersals have been added, "If Not For You," "Come On In My Kitchen," and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" on disc 2 of the set. Overall it is wonderful to finally be able to own a piece of history!
Still rocks after 30+ years.......2007-05-18
How ironic that you asked for a review today. Having owned the dvd for 1 month, I finally got a chance to watch the first half of it just last night. It rocks. I saw the movie in a theatre when it came out and I was expecting it to be just okay (a la Mad Dogs and Englishmen, which does not live up to the memories I had of it for 30 years). This, however, is really good stuff. I'm only half way through, but so far have been blown away by the Billy Preston and Leon Russell songs in particular. The Indian music section is also excellent, and George is very strong, singing and playing well while balancing the duties of musical director. Unfortunately, EC is in noticeably mediocre form, playing sloppily and sometimes out of key. (What a great ad for the Crossroads Clinic! Thank God he made it through.) Anyway, buy this DVD. It's great. Camera work, sound, and performaces are all good. While you're at it, get the Concert for George, too. That has a wonderful inventory of GH's songwriting, with excellent performances by EC as a bonus.
Average customer rating:
- Hmmmmmm.....
- Ummm... I found out after watching this.. just how good of a guitarist George was
- I enjoyed a trip down memory lane and. . .
- A Valuable Part of Music History
- Still rocks after 30+ years
|
Concert For Bangladesh
Starring:
George Harrison ,
Bob Dylan ,
Ravi Shankar ,
Ringo Starr , and
Eric Clapton
Director:
Saul Swimmer
Manufacturer: Panorama
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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Cream - Royal Albert Hall - London May 2-3-5-6 2005
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The Concert for Bangladesh
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Bob Dylan - No Direction Home
-
Born to Run: 30th Anniversary 3-Disc Set
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Neil Young - Heart of Gold
ASIN: B00005Y84D
Release Date: 2001-07-24 |
Amazon.com
Before We Are the World, before the Amnesty International concerts, before Live Aid, Live 8, 46664, and all the other charitable and/or political events that have used popular music as their principal draw, there was George Harrison's 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, a stirring affair released here in a fine two-disc set. The cause--raising money for the beleaguered people of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan), who were ravaged by war, floods, and famine--was enough to attract the support of stars like the former Beatle, who had never fronted a band before, along with Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, both of whom had been out of the limelight for some years due to various personal problems and choices. Given the little time that Harrison, whose help had been solicited by sitar master Ravi Shankar, had to organize the affair, the results are very impressive indeed: the enormous band, which also features Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, and Billy Preston, is tight, the music (spotlighting tunes from Harrison's All Things Must Pass, along with a few Beatle numbers) inspired, the musicians at the top of their games. (Only Clapton is sub-par; looking out of it and playing weakly, he's a far cry from the guy who, some 30 years later, would spearhead the magnificent Concert for George.) For some, the opportunity to see Dylan onstage with Harrison, Starr, and Russell (playing bass) will be the big attraction. Others will thrill to the remastered DVD sound and restored picture. Still others will revel in an entire disc of bonus material, including three previously-unreleased performances and a documentary featuring new interviews with many of the participants. 1971 was a bleak period in rock history; the Beatles had broken up, Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison were dead, Woodstock was a distant memory. The Concert for Bangladesh shone like a beacon, a revelation of the better angels that reside within us all. And it still does. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews:
Hmmmmmm............2007-08-31
The 6 stars go to the Dylan set. I recall seeing this in the theatre on a large screen and thought "finally, some magic." 4 stars for what came before that set...average 5.
Ummm... I found out after watching this.. just how good of a guitarist George was.......2007-08-13
After seeing this for the first time..
having never heard the concert.. having read quite a bit about it..
I came away realizing that George really knew how
to rock back in the day.. but here's the best part..
you know how the Beatles are sometimes knocked for being poppy
thanks to Paul... well friends, this is stripped down rootsy
music from the Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison and he
is in total command.. wow... it's as if you're seeing the Beatles
rocking out... (and George can actually play a little guitar unlike
Paul!) (Hey, I love Paul.. but let's face it... he can't touch
George on the guitar.)
George is just rocking out on guitar.. wow... I mean.. I know
this isn't the only best part of the concert but if you've
got some Beatle Haters... show them this!!!!
This concert is simply one of the finest demonstrations of musicians
coming together to help a cause.. with Dylan, Billy Preston, Badfinger,
Clapton.... come on... if you don't have this.. if you're a classic rock
fan.. I can't imagine it won't touch you.. it has certainly touched me.
I enjoyed a trip down memory lane and. . ........2007-07-27
I was amazed to find the music sounding as great today as it did that night almost 26 years ago. I was home from college in DC for the summer and bought tickets for the evening show through the mail! I was mainly interested because of the rumors that Dylan would perform -- and perform he did. He was awesome and his pick-up band wasn't half bad, either. His performance really was ethereal. And of course, all the other performances (which have been so throughly described in the many good reviews on this site that I won't repeat) were FABULOUS!
This DVD captures the mood of the evening perfectly. The performances were as good as they appear. It was a good cause. The audience was friendly, mellow, and adoring. It was a magical evening.
The only thing I enjoy now more that I did that night is the music of Ravi Shankar. I couldn't concentrate on it that night because of the excitement of waiting for the "real" concert to begin. But now I really appreciate how beautiful and spiritual it is.
A Valuable Part of Music History .......2007-06-11
I was 12 years old when this was originally released on vinyl (which i still have in excellent condition), and loved the record as much today as i did then. when it was first issued on cd quite a few years ago i was waiting for the store to open to get a copy! now, years later the film is finally released on dvd! what joy it is to see what i've listened to for so many years.(i never saw the film in the theater). a great set from a cast of spectacular legends from the music industry. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and a host of others in a spectacular performance for charity, an event that actually started concerts for charity. DVD quality is decent considering this show was shot in 1971, sound is very good. there are 2 low points for me in this set, but neither to drop my 5 star rating. the first being nearly 17 minutes of Ravi's performance. (did they really have to play that long?) while the music was intresting, its hard to listen to for that long for me personally, and two, the ommision of Bob Dylan's Mr.Tamborine Man! this track was included on the cd and original vinyl versions. On the upside, a couple performances from the afternoon show and rehersals have been added, "If Not For You," "Come On In My Kitchen," and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" on disc 2 of the set. Overall it is wonderful to finally be able to own a piece of history!
Still rocks after 30+ years.......2007-05-18
How ironic that you asked for a review today. Having owned the dvd for 1 month, I finally got a chance to watch the first half of it just last night. It rocks. I saw the movie in a theatre when it came out and I was expecting it to be just okay (a la Mad Dogs and Englishmen, which does not live up to the memories I had of it for 30 years). This, however, is really good stuff. I'm only half way through, but so far have been blown away by the Billy Preston and Leon Russell songs in particular. The Indian music section is also excellent, and George is very strong, singing and playing well while balancing the duties of musical director. Unfortunately, EC is in noticeably mediocre form, playing sloppily and sometimes out of key. (What a great ad for the Crossroads Clinic! Thank God he made it through.) Anyway, buy this DVD. It's great. Camera work, sound, and performaces are all good. While you're at it, get the Concert for George, too. That has a wonderful inventory of GH's songwriting, with excellent performances by EC as a bonus.
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Concert For Bangladesh
Starring:
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Panorama
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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General
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ASIN: B000BQ5J9U
Release Date: 2001-07-24 |
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