Music for Montserrat

Starring:Phil Palmer, Elton John, George Martin, Arrow, Paul McCartney, Jools Holland, Jimmy Buffett, Sting, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins, Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton
Studio: Eagle Vision USA
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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On the evening of September 15, 1997, legendary British music producer George Martin (who had risen to prominence with the Beatles) held a benefit concert at London's Royal Albert Hall for the small Caribbean island of Montserrat, which had recently been devastated by a volcanic eruption. All of the invited superstars had recorded some of their biggest hits at Montserrat's Air Studios, which Martin had founded in 1970, and this shared history gives Music for Montserrat an added sense of enjoyment among friends. Despite a few vocal dropouts and forgivable mixing problems, this outstanding concert has been captured with impressive fidelity, and while each artist performs songs appropriate to the occasion, they share the stage (along with a house band, choir, and orchestra conducted by Martin) in brilliant combinations that bring out the best in everyone involved.

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon
Description
ERIC CLAPTON, PAUL McCARTNEY, PHIL COLLINS, MARK KNOPFLER, and STING all on one Royal stage for one night!!

On September 15, 1997 at Royal Albert Hall, Sir George Martin assembled an all-star cast to perform a benefit for the island of Montserrat, an island in the Caribbean that ws devastated by a volcanic explosion. The artists that appeared at this show had all recorded some of their biggest hits at Martin's recording studio on the island. Included in this group are PAUL McCARTNEY, STING, ELTON JOHN, JIMMY BUFFET, AND ONE OF THE FINAL APPEARANCES FROM CARL PERKINS.

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On the evening of September 15, 1997, legendary British music producer George Martin (who had risen to prominence with the Beatles) held a benefit concert at London's Royal Albert Hall for the small Caribbean island of Montserrat, which had recently been devastated by a volcanic eruption. All of the invited superstars had recorded some of their biggest hits at Montserrat's Air Studios, which Martin had founded in 1970, and this shared history gives Music for Montserrat an added sense of enjoyment among friends. Despite a few vocal dropouts and forgivable mixing problems, this outstanding concert has been captured with impressive fidelity, and while each artist performs songs appropriate to the occasion, they share the stage (along with a house band, choir, and orchestra conducted by Martin) in brilliant combinations that bring out the best in everyone involved.

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Description

ERIC CLAPTON, PAUL McCARTNEY, PHIL COLLINS, MARK KNOPFLER, and STING all on one Royal stage for one night!!

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

The usual group of London England musicians gather in Albert Hall for a fund raiser for the island of Monserrat which had been devastated by a volcanic eruption. Beatles producer George Martin kicks off the concert and probably had a hand in the DVD production. The sound quality is superb. The Albert Hall ambience is right on. The musicians are at their best. Phil Collins kicks off with a great number. The concert then sags a bit until it's revived by Mark Knofler. If you watch the backup group closely you'll notice that the excellent session guitarist is quitely joined by an old guy named Clapton. From that point on the music soars as Knofler, Collins, Sting, Clapton, Elton John, and finally McCartney put on a show that can be watched over and over again.

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

'The little faggot with the earring
and the mink coat, Yea buddy, that's
his own hair...' Mark Knopfler does
well, but it's really not a Jimmy
Buffett tape, per se, though he does
perform. Both Jimmy Buffett (late '79
- Volcano LP and Cheap Trick (All
Shook Up, 1980) recorded at Monser-
rat six months apart and both those
LPs are very good! History, can't
live w/it, can't live without it!

Music For Montserrat Live - Dolby Digital & DTS

Average customer rating:

Great Sound and Great Music
Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...

Music For Montserrat Live - Dolby Digital & DTS
Starring: Paul McCartney , Eric Clapton , Sting , Phil Collins , and Mark Knopfler
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Description

On September 15th, 1997 at the Royal Albert Hall, legendary music producer George Martin assembled many of the world's greatest music stars in this spectacular benefit concert for the island of Montserrat. Performing their hits in this all-star show are Elton John, Sting, Paul McCartney and Carl Perkins in one of his final appearances. Songs: Take Me Home (Phil Collins), Hot, Hot, Hot (Arrow), Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins), Volcano (Jimmy Buffett), Brothers in Arms, Money For Nothing (Mark Knopfler), Message In a Bottle, Magic (Sting), Your Song, Live Like Horses, Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me (Elton John), Broken Hearted, Layla, Same Old Blues (Eric Clapton), Yesterday, Golden Slumbers, Hey Jude, Kansas City (Paul McCartney). 112 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

Average customer rating:

Great Sound and Great Music
Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...

Music for Montserrat
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
Director: Julia Knowles
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

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Live at Knebworth: Parts 1, 2 & 3 (2pc)
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Sultans of Swing
Night in London
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ASIN: 6305071594
Release Date: 1999-02-02

Amazon.com

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Legendary producer George Martin assembled some of the world's greatest music stars in this benefit concert for the island of Montserrat. Performing their hits in this all-star show are Elton John, Sting, Paul McCartney, Arrow, Jimmy Buffett, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, and Carl Perkins in one of his final appearances. 112 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

Average customer rating:

Great Sound and Great Music
Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...

( M ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Live at Knebworth: Parts 1, 2 & 3 (2pc)
On the Night
Sultans of Swing
Night in London
A Concert for George

ASIN: B00000I7Q2
Release Date: 1999-02-02

Amazon.com

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

Average customer rating:

Great Sound and Great Music
Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...

Music for Montserrat [Region 2]
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
Director: Julia Knowles
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

( M ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
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Live at Knebworth: Parts 1, 2 & 3 (2pc)
On the Night
Sultans of Swing
Night in London
A Concert for George

ASIN: B00004RJC6

Amazon.com

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

Average customer rating:

Music for Montserrat
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
Director: Julia Knowles
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Average customer rating:

Great Sound and Great Music
Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...

Music for Montserrat [Region 2]
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
Director: Julia Knowles
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( M ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Live at Knebworth: Parts 1, 2 & 3 (2pc)
On the Night
Sultans of Swing
Night in London
A Concert for George

ASIN: B00004RYBL

Amazon.com

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

Average customer rating:

Music for Montserrat [Region 2]
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
Director: Julia Knowles
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( M ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B00004VY5C

Average customer rating:

Great Sound and Great Music
Music for Montserrat
So much talent on the same stage.
This is a concert.
Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads...

Music for Montserrat [Region 2]
Starring: Phil Palmer , Elton John , George Martin , Arrow , and Paul McCartney
Director: Julia Knowles
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( M ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Live at Knebworth: Parts 1, 2 & 3 (2pc)
On the Night
Sultans of Swing
Night in London
A Concert for George

ASIN: B000050FJT

Amazon.com

The show hits full stride with Mark Knopfler's exquisite "Brothers in Arms," which segues nicely into "Money for Nothing" with guest vocals by Sting, who then performs two hits from his Police years. And while Elton John and Eric Clapton form the centerpiece of the concert (especially Clapton and Knopfler's acoustic "Layla"), Paul McCartney anchors the show with a spectacular four-song conclusion. Phil Collins's expert drumming is matched throughout by legendary percussionist Ray Kooper, and McCartney's fully orchestrated "Golden Slumbers" is a genuine show-stopper, followed by a "Hey Jude" sing-along with everyone on stage. They all follow McCartney's lead for a rockin' rendition of "Kansas City" (which the Beatles had performed as early as 1960), by which time Music for Montserrat had given its royal audience a show they would never forget. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Great Sound and Great Music.......2007-07-08

Music for Montserrat.......2007-06-18

Really worth it! Highly recommend. Supergroups! What else can I say?

So much talent on the same stage........2007-05-14

This is really one of the best concert videos I've ever watched. If you like any of the artist in the concert, you must get it because you will enjoy the rest of the concert anyway.

This is a concert........2007-02-13

The world's best performers together. I guess the only one missing was Peter Gabriel, but oh well, he missed it.

Extremely recommendable.

Not really a lot of Jimmy B.; not for all Parrotheads..........2006-06-16

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