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Indian music, rock and roll, a little humor & some pathos. Early 70s / late 60s mass entertainment at its finest. The film appears in "full frame" 1.33:1 ratio, which may be how it was shown on screens in 1972 though I doubt it . . . Otherwise, no complaints. Extra features include outtakes, rehearsals and a documentary on the origins of this historic event and the making of the film. If you're interested at all in this show, don't hesitate to pick up a copy of this if you can afford one.
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Perhaps, and argueably, the greatest Rock and Roll concert of all time! Originally shot in 16mm film(1971), this DVD has been remastered and expanded. A much improved copy from the original VHS and Laserdiscs that were only available at the time. Geoge Harrison did his friend Ravi Shankar a favor by calling on his friends to donate their time to put on a concert to raise money for the starving refugees of Bangldesh, India. The concert,held at Madison Square Garden, August 1, 1971, was the first concert of this kind. Featuring: Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston (the fifth Beatle), Jim Keltner, and the Great one... Leon Russell, and many others. If you love Rock and Roll, this DVD is an absolute must to have. You will not regreat buying this one! The mood of the concert, and the performances, were someing rare and very special. Some of the cuts are better than the original single performances recorded by each member. Leon's version of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" far exceeds the Rolling Stone's version(believe it!). Seeing Bob Dylan perform with Geoge Harrison, Leon, and Ringo, while doing "Just Like A Woman", is worth the price of admission. Buy it! You will love it!Read full review
Ahh yes, the good old days when rock superstars were rock superstars and all was right in the universe...If you can get past George Harrison's jesus beard and the stoned antics of Leon Russell, there is much to enjoy here. Eric Clapton looks like he's about to enter rehab right after the show, and playing that old Gibson archtop doesn't provide nearly enough electricity for the otherwise fine version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Apparently Eric was a last minute addition, so he can be forgiven for looking like he's not sure where the hell he is. Bittersweet feeling watching Pete Ham of Badfinger dueting with George on "Here Comes the Sun", seeing as he hung himself a few years later (the Beatle Curse?) The highlight of the show is the ever elusive Bob Dylan performing 5 songs, might be the greatest rendition of "Just Like A Woman" ever caught on film! There is also a bonus disc with Dyan and Harrison doing "If Not for You" at soundcheck, great moment.Read full review
Always one of my favorites, my VHS finally became unwatchable. I'm glad to have the DVD with better quality. George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ravi Shankar, Billy Preston, Ringo & more - it's good music that has stood the test of time.
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If you had the original record and want to experience it again, this will carry you back. Disc 1 is the actual concert and disc 2 is interesting stuff about the workings behind the production. I read the enclosed pamplet and decided to watch #2 first, then the concert. I had heard the original at a friends house on a winters night long ago (I'm 60) and thought the music was good. Now, being able to watch it as well added another dimension that I found enjoyable as also. To give you a comparison, I liked this better than Live Peace in Toronto. For one, it doesn't have Yoko bringing you down and for another, the musicians are just playing better. The songs are tighter. I do recommend watching disc 2 before disc 1, but check it out and make your own choice. Happy tunes to you.........JoeRead full review