Concert For George reissue 2/23/18

[m1234b]

Any information on this release? I have the DVD but never got around to getting the Blu-Ray, until now. Not sure how this new Blu-Ray compares to previous releases.

Thanks,

Matt

[amoergosum]

http://www.concertforgeorge.com/new-configurations/





"2-CD + 2-Blu-rays Combo Pack

This new combo package comprises 2-CDs and 2-Blu-rays. The CDs offer a collection of stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century. The Blu-ray discs contain the full concert, plus a theatrical cut which includes interviews, rehearsals and behind the scenes footage. Directed by David Leland (credits including the Traveling Wilburys video “Handle With Care”), CONCERT FOR GEORGE has earned a Grammy® Award for Best Long Form Music Video. The Blu-Ray also includes the feature “Drummers.”

VIDEO DISC ONE: The Complete Concert (2 Hr 26 Min)
Your Eyes, The Inner Light, Arpan, Sit On My Face, The Lumberjack Song, I Want to Tell You, If I Needed Someone, Old Brown Shoe, Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth), Beware Of Darkness, Here Comes The Sun, That’s The Way It Goes, Horse To The Water, Taxman, I Need You, Handle With Care, Isn’t It A Pity, Photograph, Honey Don’t, For You Blue, Something, All Things Must Pass, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, My Sweet Lord, Wah Wah, I’ll See You In My Dreams

VIDEO DISC TWO: Theatrical Version With Additional Material (2 Hr 20 Min)
Additional material includes: Monty Python backstage, George’s band rehearsals, Ravi’s orchestra rehearsals, Interviews with musicians, Photo Gallery.

AUDIO DISC ONE: Sarve Shaam, Your Eyes, The Inner Light, Arpan

AUDIO DISC TWO: I Want to Tell You, If I Needed Someone, Old Brown Shoe, Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth), Beware Of Darkness, Here Comes The Sun, That’s The Way It Goes, Taxman, I Need You, Handle With Care, Isn’t It A Pity, Photograph, Honey Don’t, For You Blue, Something, All Things Must Pass, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, My Sweet Lord, Wah Wah, I’ll See You In My Dreams

Proceeds from the sale of these products support The Material World Foundation (UK charity No. 1148896)."

[amoergosum]

Originally Posted by m1234b

Not sure how this new Blu-Ray compares to previous releases.

I found this review:


"The most recent release of this concert from 2011, a 2 Blu-Ray set, was my preferred version of this concert – until now.

While the credits in the booklet only mention a remastering of the audio (I think) I compared the Blu-Ray’s in the new set to the 2011 version and I could see a definite improvement in the clarity of the picture on this new set.

The old one was no slouch but it did tend to look a bit blurrier on certain shots and softer then this new set.

I particularly noticed things like the fabric and light on the backdrop of the stage on the first rock song “I Want to Tell You” seemed to stand out more with better clarity and texture.

I also noticed that Ringo Starr’s jacket was a richer shade of red and again seemed clearer than the previous Blu-Ray and McCartney’s clothes also seemed to have a sharpness that was somewhat lacking in the previous Blu-Ray version.

Not to say the previous one was bad and that it’s a night and day difference but the new Blu-Ray set was a joy to watch and going back and forth with the old Blu-Ray seemed to confirm that the new set overall had better clarity for sure."

https://recordscdsandmusic.blog/2018...lu-ray-review/

[thatguamguy]

That's great, this is the only Monty Python related blu-ray that I don't own, and I wasn't about to pay the very inflated prices I see it selling for secondhand.

[m1234b]

Yes, the secondhand Blu-Ray prices were way inflated in my opinion.

Hopefully we will see an entry here for this release soon.

[amputd]

Shouldn't this be up already? Where can you order this?

[AlexHarvey]

It's available at Amazon Canada (2 blu-rays, 2 cd's) for $44.99 Canadian.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by amputd

Shouldn't this be up already? Where can you order this?

$31 at Deep Discount (a bit less if you opt for the DVD). Note that they show in the search as CDs.

[m1234b]

I got mine off of Amazon.com. I still don't see an entry on this site for it.

[BuckNaked2k]

Originally Posted by m1234b

I got mine off of Amazon.com. I still don't see an entry on this site for it.

Mine just came in from B&N. The old entry is there, but the new one has yet to be added.

[nando820]

This is my all time favorite concert. I recommend it to anyone who is curious

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[gkolb]

Ordered from Amazon USA for $32.96. Supposed to arrive tomorrow.
Anyone know what the US msrp is supposed to be?

And yeah, those scalper prices on the 2011 bluray set were not to be believed. So glad this got a re-issue.

EDIT: Amazon goofed, they were a day late on their 2-day promise.

I did get the correct version of Concert for George, digibook with 2 BD's and 2 CD's, nice booklet included.
Copyright 2018 date on the packaging. Released by Concord Music Group/ Craft Recordings.

[Rich86]

I ordered this from Amazon after many many months of procrastinating about getting it. But one more viewing of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on Youtube and watching a fair bit of the concert on PBS last week sent me over the edge. $34 with free shipping from Amazon. It arrived today. I like the package & booklet (although I wish the disc storage was different - and I will be careful). Looking forward to watching the blu-ray discs and listening to the CDs!