Surviving Beatles attend George Harrison film premiere

Gerald · 10-03-11, 11:44 AM

Martin Scorsese, Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Olivia Harrison and Ringo Starr joined forces for the film screening.

The surviving Beatles have paid tribute to George Harrison at the London premiere of Martin Scorsese's new documentary about his life.

Sir Paul McCartney called the guitarist, who died in 2001, "a great man" and "an all-round good boy".

Scorsese told the BBC he had been drawn to tell Harrison's story because of the outlook of his lyrics.

"For years, his music seemed to be dealing with themes that I connected with," he said.

"I found comfort in them and a hope and a special experience listening to his music. I was fascinated by him."

The Oscar-winning director said Harrison's love of India had changed western culture.

"George was the one to open our minds to this, that this could be of value to you in your life, to you and everyone you love. His music really expresses that."

The documentary, George Harrison: Living In The Material World, will receive a limited cinematic release, before being shown on the BBC in the UK and on HBO in the US.

It is split into two parts - first chronicling the Beatles' rise to fame, then documenting the solo years, when Harrison juggled music with philanthropic work and a career as a movie impresario.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15147935

Note: 3 October 2011 Last updated at 08:57 GMT

soopaman2 · 10-03-11, 12:06 PM

I could have went without Yoko Ono....After all she did destroy them.

Wheres Peter Best?

Ringo is barely a Beatle.

But George was always a class act, and a hell of a talented entertainer.

BossMark · 10-03-11, 12:15 PM

Well all I can say is "Let It Be"

10-03-11, 12:41 PM

good ol George "travelling Wilburys" great album

Sailor Steve · 10-03-11, 02:24 PM

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I could have went without Yoko Ono....After all she did destroy them.

No, she didn't. Even Paul said so.

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Wheres Peter Best?

Still trying to prove he can play better than Ringo. He can't.

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Ringo is barely a Beatle.

He was with them for eight years. Pete only got into the band because his mum owned a nightclub.

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But George was always a class act, and a hell of a talented entertainer.

Yes he was.

10-03-11, 11:44 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Surviving Beatles attend George Harrison film premiere Martin Scorsese, Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Olivia Harrison and Ringo Starr joined forces for the film screening. The surviving Beatles have paid tribute to George Harrison at the London premiere of Martin Scorsese's new documentary about his life. Sir Paul McCartney called the guitarist, who died in 2001, "a great man" and "an all-round good boy". Scorsese told the BBC he had been drawn to tell Harrison's story because of the outlook of his lyrics. "For years, his music seemed to be dealing with themes that I connected with," he said. "I found comfort in them and a hope and a special experience listening to his music. I was fascinated by him." The Oscar-winning director said Harrison's love of India had changed western culture. "George was the one to open our minds to this, that this could be of value to you in your life, to you and everyone you love. His music really expresses that." The documentary, George Harrison: Living In The Material World, will receive a limited cinematic release, before being shown on the BBC in the UK and on HBO in the US. It is split into two parts - first chronicling the Beatles' rise to fame, then documenting the solo years, when Harrison juggled music with philanthropic work and a career as a movie impresario. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15147935 Note: 3 October 2011 Last updated at 08:57 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-03-11, 12:06 PM	#2
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I could have went without Yoko Ono....After all she did destroy them. Wheres Peter Best? Ringo is barely a Beatle. But George was always a class act, and a hell of a talented entertainer. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Well all I can say is "Let It Be" __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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sidslotm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	good ol George "travelling Wilburys" great album