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2012 release from the Rock legend featuring previously unreleased music as featured in the documentary Living In The Material World. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Living In The Material World is the stunning, award winning double-feature-length film tribute to one of music's greatest icons.
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By docchalk
Format:Audio CD
How lucky we were to have George Harrison make such beautiful music in our lifetime. A great soul and fantastic musician. Although some of these outtakes have been bootlegged before on the Beware of ABCKO Cd. The new remastering and clarity of these tracks, with him mostly singing with his guitar or with simple arrangements, is so heartfelt and joyous, you can't help but from being transported. If you are a fan, be ready to feel the love of why we still honour him All these years Later (Ago). I love every track but because I never heard his version of Let it Be Me before the DVD came out, this is a standout for me. Also hearing George play and sing Behind that Closed Door was breathtaking. It is one of my favorite songs of all time. Enjoy his unique gift of spirituality and breathtaking songs, a perfect companion to help lift your soul. Nameste .
41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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Simple, human, and very emotional. Early Takes, Volume 1 is an extreme close-up of George Harrison. It's a conversation between the listener and the quiet Beatle. It simply couldn't be any better. And it's better than the 'more produced' versions of Harrison songs you're already familiar with. I love it. You'll appreciate the songs more than you do already. It's a George Harrison CD that really shines a light on George Harrison as a composer, a musician and a person.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Yes it's short time-wise, but my god listen to what you get!! I've never been a fan of the "we've got 70 plus minutes to fill on this here cd, so put everything available on regardless of quality" etc school of thought. For me, the old vinyl lp standard of 35 minutes overall (about 18 min per side) was always a perfect constraint with which an artist can do their thing (exceptions being some double lp sets, ie the White Album, Physical Graffiti, Exile On Main Street).
In any event, if you like George's work you'll LOVE this set, and for complainers who cry 'rip off', I would just point out how Olivia Harrison did NOT do what most major rock figures routinely do, which is to make these "bonus" or "extras/out-takes" sets available ONLY if you buy them as part of an uber-pricey super-deluxe boxes costing hundreds. Instead, you only have to drop a tenner.
And if you LOVE George's work, well you've already bought this haven't you?
;-)
Cheers!
MMK
In any event, if you like George's work you'll LOVE this set, and for complainers who cry 'rip off', I would just point out how Olivia Harrison did NOT do what most major rock figures routinely do, which is to make these "bonus" or "extras/out-takes" sets available ONLY if you buy them as part of an uber-pricey super-deluxe boxes costing hundreds. Instead, you only have to drop a tenner.
And if you LOVE George's work, well you've already bought this haven't you?
;-)
Cheers!
MMK
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's You Who Decide
This is a lovely little collection of recordings. Beatles or Harrison-loving folk will want to hear them, although it is possible that some of the more tenacious aficionados may... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Word Nerd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!
Poor George is one of the most criminally underrated guitarist, probably of all time. The guy's intonation is second to none, and was as good a slide player as anyone. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bret Viola
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Early Takes Volume 1 of George Harrison
Love George Harrison Early Takes is so wonderful to listen to! The talent of George comes through in his music.
Published 4 months ago by Carolyn Arnold
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George
George Harrison was my favorite Beatle. So I got the vinyl album without knowing anything about it. I was not disappointed. The tracks are demos and very interesting to listen to.
Published 4 months ago by docseed
4.0 out of 5 stars
Relax at home with George's Early Takes.
As a musician i'm always thrilled whenever i find how my favorite composers and songwriters started to create songs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by beatlesexpert
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George Harrison's Early Takes from 'Living In The Material World'
This CD is so good that I can barely wait to get volume 2. Martin Scorsese did all of us a wonderful turn when he opened up George Harrison's 'Material World' for us. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Haller
5.0 out of 5 stars
So touching
Watched this on HBO and saved it on my DVR. Now I want to make sure I never lose this so I am buying the DVD to keep. He was such a wonderful and loving man. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Di di
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George unplugged -
These are early versions of songs from All Things Must Pass & other albums. They are spare and minimalist - no Phil Spector here. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Fairbank
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fresh Harrison
The album clocks at little over 30 minutes, and the tracks are mostly well remixed demos. Still, it is nice to hear George surrounded by clear instruments. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aparato SuperSonico
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
I love George's work and some of these songs are even better than the versions we are accustomed to hearing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chris Sal
