Title: concert for Bangla Desh Other title: Concert for Bangladesh
Statement of Responsibility
Apple presents ; produced by George Harrison and Allen Klein ; music recording produced by Phil Spector and George Harrison ; directed by Saul Swimmer
Place of publication
Hollywood, Calif California
Publisher
Apple Films
Year of publication
c2005
Physical description
sd., col.
Logical Extent
2 videodiscs
Notes
Disc one contains the original concert footage; disc two contains a documentary and special features
Bonus features: previously unseen performances from the rehearsals, sound check and afternoon show (If not for you -- Come on in my kitchen -- Love minus zero -- No limit) ; the making of the film; the making of the album; the original artwork; recollections of August 1, 1971; Take a bow; liner notes with credits, notes by Ravi Shankar and Charles Lyons, photographs, and quotes from participants
Disc one. The concert for Bangaldesh 1971 (99 min.). George Harrison/ Ravi Shankar introduction -- Bangla Dhun -- Wah-wah -- My sweet Lord -- Awaiting on you all -- That's the way God planned it -- It don't come easy -- Beware of darkness -- Band introduction -- While my guitar gently weeps -- Medley. Jumpin' Jack Flash ; Youngblood -- Here comes the sun -- A hard rain's a-gonna fall -- It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry -- Blowin' in the wind -- Just like a woman -- Something -- Bangla Desh
Disc two. The concert for Bangladesh, 2005. "The concert for Bangladesh revisited with George Harrison and friends" (documentary, 45 min.)
Various performers, including George Harrison, vocals, guitars ; Bob Dylan, vocals, guitars, harmonica ; Billy Preston, vocals, keyboards ; Leon Russell, vocals, keyboards, bass ; Ringo Starr, vocals, drums, tambourine ; Eric Clapton, guitar ; Ravi Shankar, sitar ; Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, sarod ; Ustad Alla Rakha, table ; Kamala Chakrevarty, tamboura ; with the Hollywood Horns ; with additional musicians and vocalists
Recorded live August 1, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York
The first benefit concert of its kind that brought together major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause, helping to generate millions of dollars for UNICEF and raise awareness for the organization around the world
DVD, DTS 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital stereo, full screen
In English with optional English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French subtitles
Credits
Disc two credits: producers, Olivia Harrison, Jonathan Clyde and Jo Human ; director/editor, Claire Ferguson
