![]() And, though the arrangement to “My Sweet Lord” remains faithful, Brian Wilson tackles the accompanying lyrics with freeform bits of phrasing-a bit of falsetto here a couple of clipped endings and muffled notes there. Strokes’ guitarist Nick Valensi takes the rambling “Wah-Wah” a few steps further than even the original goes, extending the repeats on the chorus and jangling the guitars with harmonious repetition. On the second disc, she returns to breathe some country air into the underrated gem, “Behind That Locked Door”. Norah Jones aces “Something” as her hushed yet breathy vocals bring an aching sentiment of longing to the lyrics. The performers here have their hearts in the right places, but the results are heavily tilted in the direction of karaoke rather than tribute.Īs for the songs that do work, they tend to fall from those artists with the ability to tackle the material from their own unique angle. The Flaming Lips do their thing with the appropriately psychedelic “It’s All Too Much” before ceding the stage to all-cast-on-deck celebratory closings of “Handle With Care” and “All Things Must Pass”. Similarly, the final tracks of the album’s second disc fail to bring the proceedings to a climatic crescendo. While not necessarily bad interpretations, the selections from Brandon Flowers (“Got My Mind Set On You”), Ben Harper (“Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)”, and Karen Elson (“I’d Have You Anytime”), do little to move the excitement needle. Similarly here, one may feel the need to hit the skip button to keep things moving along. As performer after performer details what the honoree’s music means to them in person, as a fan, one is able to retreat to the restroom or the bar for needed respite. This tends to happen in tribute shows where an audience’s patience can be tested. Without these, listening to the songs consecutively in a row can become a little ill-suited as things come across more as a random parade and less of a collective celebration.Īnd, with so many songs being performed in succession, the material can sag a bit. What’s missing from the audio version (but somewhat more visible on the video versions) are many of those special between-song moments: the visual picture of artists getting lost in the vibes, the musicians swapping instruments, the knowing glances exchanged when certain chords are struck and lyrics are sung. There are songs that are easily sung along to and a few that are obscure enough to allow for a quick game or two of “Name That Tune”. Covering the gamut of Harrison’s catalog from early-period Beatles all the way up to 2002’s Brainwashed, the set can’t be accused of cutting corners or cherry-picking favorites. Released late last month in four configurations: 2xCD/DVD, 2xDVD/Blu-Ray, 3xLP, and digital download, the aptly titled George Fest certainly tapped into a trove of well-known luminaries, who no doubt answered Dhani’s call for service with unfettered enthusiasm and responsibility.Įmceed by Conan O’ Brien (who also kicks off the musical portion with a nice rendition of “Old Brown Shoe”) and propped up by the enormously talented and versatile Cabin Down Below Band, George Fest features twenty-seven tracks worth of material. Under the direction of George’s son, Dhani, the evening provided an intimate and celebratory occasion for reverence and an opportunity to bring to life Dhani’s vision of honoring his father’s beloved body of work. Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe.In the fall of 2014, a variety of musicians, actors, and comedians came together onstage at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theater to celebrate the life and music of George Harrison. Vinyl 1 track listing Side Aīallad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)īrandon Flowers, Britt Daniel, Dhani Harrison, Jonathan Bates, Wayne Coyne, “Weird Al” YankovicĪnn Wilson, Dhani Harrison, Karen Elson and Norah JonesĬhase Cohl with Weezer’s Brian Bell on guitarīrandon Flowers, Dhani Harrison, Jonathan Bates “Weird Al” Yankovic, Britt Daniel and Wayne Coyne Recorded and filmed on September 28th, 2014 at the The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, a host of today's best musicians pay tribute to their favorite George Harrison songs. and Vagrant Records present "George Fest" A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison. In aid of the The Material World Foundation, Hot Records Ltd. ![]()
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