The Love We Make, a film directed by Albert Maysles Gimme Shelter) and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. It’s hard to believe that this was already ten years ago, and Paul felt it to be a good time to remember how we as a country came through it. McCartney was actually en route out of the country on that fateful day and had his plane grounded when air traffic was shut down. The film also chronicles the planning and performance of the benefit concert that took place less than six months after the attacks: The Concert For New York City.
“It was an honor to be able to help New York and America at that time in its history,” said McCartney of the concert. “There was a feeling of shock and fear in the air that I thought we could help alleviate with music and the fact that so many people stepped up to join us made for a very uplifting evening for us all.”
The film features performance clips from the benefit concert and backstage moments with many of the performers and other famous attendees such as The Who, Billy Joel, Jay-Z, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Elton John, James Taylor, Mick Jagger and many more.
A trailer for the film is now viewable on PaulMcCartney.com by clicking here.
I have included links below to order/pre-order Blu-Ray or DVD versions below (pre-order only until Dec. 6, 2011).
The Love We Make (DVD) released on Dec. 6, 2011
Here are some Amazon links to read more on, or purchase, the releases related to this post:
1) The Love We Make
2) The Love We Make [Blu-ray]
3) The Concert For New York City
4) The Concert for New York City
5) Find more Beatles-related music on Amazon: The Beatles
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– A new book by Olivia Harrison. Drawing on George Harrison’s personal archive of photographs, letters, diaries, and memorabilia, Olivia Harrison reveals the arc of his life, from his guitar-obsessed boyhood in Liverpool, to the astonishment of the Beatles years, to his days as an independent musician and bohemian squire. Here too is the record of Harrison’s lifelong commitment to Indian music, and his adventures as a movie producer, Traveling Wilbury, and Formula One racing fan. The book is filled with stories and reminiscences from Harrison’s friends, including Eric Clapton, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and many, many others. Among its previously unpublished riches are photographs taken by Harrison himself beginning in the mid-1960s. It is a rich tribute to a man who died far too young, but who touched the lives of millions.
– Stanly Panenka’s new price guide published in 2011 with valuations on all of the Beatles American releases up to 1996.
– 2011 Buddy Holly tribute CD featuring Ringo Starr and many other artists (see above for details).
– This is a tribute to Buddy Holly featuring cover performances by The Black Keys, Modest Mouse, She & Him, Kid Rock, Patti Smith, My Morning Jacket, Fiona Apple, Nick Lowe, Graham Nash, Lou Reed and Paul McCartney performing It’s So Easy.
– 2000 soundtrack featuring Paul McCartney’s cover of Buddy Holly’s Maybe Baby
– 2004 DVD of 1987 narrative film about the life of Buddy Holly. Hosted by Paul McCartney.
2011 remaster of #1 hits compilation (27 hit songs by The Beatles in ONE set)
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