George Fest: A Celebration of George (CD/DVD Release)
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George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison On 26th February 2016 (the day after what would have been George Harrison?s 73rd birthday), BMG are releasing: ?George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison? in a special CD/DVD package. Recorded and filmed on September 28th, 2014 at the The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles. This wonderful live tribute will be available in 4 configurations including 2xCD/DVD, 2xCD/Blu-Ray, 3xLP (180 gram) and digital download. Produced by David Zonshine and Dhani Harrison, the line up includes Brian Wilson, Nora Jones, Conan O?Brien, The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Britt Daniel from Spoon, Heart?s Ann Wilson, Dhani Harrison, ?Weird Al? Yankovic, The Strokes? Nick Valensi, Perry Farrell and many others. On top of the concert footage the DVD has interviews with the musicians backstage and at rehearsals talking about George Harrison?s influence on their art. Harrison stated, ?I?ve always imagined a small club show where my generation of musicians could cut loose on some of the deeper tracks from his career?So, in a totally new and vibrant way, I once again found myself taking the stage with some of my most treasured musical heroes to the sound of the most familiar music in my life ?I hope you enjoy listening to these as much as I do. They are some of the best interpretations of my father?s songs I could have ever thought possible.? The release is currently available to pre-order on Amazon (UK) Disc Contents CD1: Conan O'Brien - Introduction Conan O'Brien - Old Brown Shoe Britt Daniel - I Me Mine Jonathan Bates feat. Dhani Harrison - Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) Norah Jones - Something Brandon Flowers - Got My Mind Set On You Heartless Bastards - If Not For You Ian Astbury - Be Here Now Nick Valensi - Wah Jamestown Revival - If I Needed Someone Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Art Of Dying Dhani Harrison - Savoy Truffle Chase Cohl - For You Blue Ann Wilson - Beware Of Darkness CD2: Dhani Harrison - Let It Down Ben Harper - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) Perry Farrell - Here Comes The Sun Weird Al Yankovic - What Is Life Norah Jones - Behind That Locked Door Brian Wilson - My Sweet Lord The Black Ryder - Isn't It A Pity Butch Walker - Any Road Karen Elson - I'd Have You Anytime Cold War Kids - Taxman The Flaming Lips - It's All Too Much Brandon Flowers, Britt Daniel, Dhani Harrison, Jonathan Bates, Wayne Coyne & Weird Al Yankovic - Handle With Care Ann Wilson, Dhani Harrison, Karen Elson & Norah Jones - All Things Must Pass (Live) DVD: Conan O'Brien - Introduction Conan O'Brien - Old Brown Shoe Britt Daniel - I Me Mine Jonathan Bates feat. Dhani Harrison - Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll) Norah Jones - Something Brandon Flowers - Got My Mind Set On You Heartless Bastards - If Not For You Ian Astbury - Be Here Now Nick Valensi - Wah Jamestown Revival - If I Needed Someone Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Art Of Dying Dhani Harrison - Savoy Truffle Chase Cohl - For You Blue Ann Wilson - Beware Of Darkness Dhani Harrison - Let It Down Ben Harper - Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) Perry Farrell - Here Comes The Sun Weird Al Yankovic - What Is Life Norah Jones - Behind That Locked Door Brian Wilson - My Sweet Lord The Black Ryder - Isn't It A Pity Butch Walker - Any Road Karen Elson - I'd Have You Anytime Cold War Kids - Taxman The Flaming Lips - It's All Too Much Brandon Flowers, Britt Daniel, Dhani Harrison, Jonathan Bates, Wayne Coyne & Weird Al Yankovic - Handle With Care Ann Wilson, Dhani Harrison, Karen Elson & Norah Jones - All Things Must Pass http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A14XlqNlSbL._SL1500_.jpg
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Something Norah Jones
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This looks great! Whereas the CFG was mostly George's contemporaries this is mostly Dhani's contemporaries. This will be something to look forward to in the new year.
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Definitely gonna buy this! Thanks for the heads-up. Totally unaware of this.
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HaileyMcComet:
Something Norah Jones
Her sister Anoushka is awesome as well. I love the video where their Dad Ravi Shankar is teaching George the sitar and George is spinning off into all of these non-traditional creative riffs. Am looking forward to this new release of George stuff. Norah and Anoushka songs...
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MetalGod:
...Whereas the CFG was mostly George's contemporaries this is mostly Dhani's contemporaries. ....
Good observation.
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Weird Al Yankovic - What Is Life REALLY???
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I'd be lying if I said that the same thought didn't occur to me.
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Thanks for the info johnnymain, I'm going to Pre-order it NOW!!
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No one covered his best song - While My Guitar Gently Weeps??
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Hi johnnymain!!! Guess what, you CAN buy Georgefest in the US through Amazon!!! I looked through both the US and UK Amazon websites and found the set on the Amazon US website!! It costs $29.98 to pre-order, the 2CD/DVD and 2CD/ Blu-Ray! The 3 LP (180 Gram) didn't have a price yet but Georgefest will be released on 26 February 2016!!! I already pre-ordered mine!!
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www.georgeharrison.com George Fest official announcement + trailer.
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wingsdgm:
Weird Al Yankovic - What Is Life REALLY???
I've heard it and he is actually a good singer and does the song justice.
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For some reason the cd + dvd is more expensive than cd + blu ray on Amazon UK Oh well, pre ordered the blu ray
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Nancy R:
wingsdgm:
Weird Al Yankovic - What Is Life REALLY???
I've heard it and he is actually a good singer and does the song justice.
Correct Nance. His parody songs are just one aspect of his career.
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alexio91:
For some reason the cd + dvd is more expensive than cd + blu ray on Amazon UK Oh well, pre ordered the blu ray
Yeah, I noticed that and ordered the BluRay. Very strange but maybe they're trying to push BluRay now as opposed to DVD?
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from GeorgeFest:
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After a sustainable thirty year career, although mostly known for parody songs, you'd have to have be able to sing. This set will finally showcase that other side for Al. What passion he has on the stage at GeorgeFest.
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oobu24:
from GeorgeFest:
That sounds a lot better than all the other Youtube videos. I'm sure the official video won't look like it was recorded on a phone either.
