 "With a Little Help from my Friends" | 2008-04-21 |
| - Reviewed By richardcoreno |
The first official solo album by a member of the Beatles, the first album released by Apple Records - and the first deleted from its catalog - George Harrison composed and produced nearly 46 minutes of mostly instrumental tracks for this movie soundtrack.
Released on November 1, 1968, the eight tracks recorded in England feature Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Tony Ashton and Peter Tork, while the 11 songs recorded on India highlight musicians from that nation. It provides a glimpse into the artistic talents of Harrison, when provided with the latitude to create, without the pull of commercial appeal, while giving a brief flicker of light to the initial thrust of Apple.
The soundtrack remains one of the most intriguing solo works by a Beatle, during a period when each member began to expand their individual artistic visions, while not within the framework of the band. |
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 "VERY NEAT" | 2008-03-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: ANWZ9UJZ71CL7 |
| FOR GEORGE FANS ONLY, OR WHO REALLY WHATS TO HEAR SOMeTHING NEW FROM A OLD LP. |
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| "Top Notch Musicians" | 2007-04-10 |
| - Reviewed By judemac6 |
| If your looking for a album full of Beatles music from George Harrison then this is NOT the album you want, but, if your looking for top notch Indian music from a soundtrack of a film most people have never seen, then you came to the right record. The album shows off the music of India really which is amazing in many ways. So if your into music from India as well as a Beatle thrown in, this is the ticket. Search "Judemac Forever" on msn. |
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| "My Initiation Into World Music" | 2007-02-09 |
| - Reviewed By jaything |
| I got a little taste of what music from India might sound like with the inclusion of "Within You Without You" on "Sgt. Pepper's". I got an even better impression of it from this incredibly diverse and unique soundtrack from Mr. Harrison. There's some pop-py material, some old-fashioned dancehall stuff, some western-styled tunes and a lot of Indian music to be discovered on this disc. It's all instrumental and it's very interesting, moving and melodic. I listen to it at least a few times every year since I first bought it on vinyl when I was an impressionable eleven-year old. It has had a huge influence on me as a musician and songwriter all these years. George was light years ahead of his time- "Wonderwall Music" is that amazing. I'm in awe of how fresh this material still sounds. Don't deny yourself this bliss. Check It Out! |
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| "If You Don't Like It You Haven't Listened Enough" | 2007-01-20 |
| - Reviewed By paperbag_rider |
That's the way it is with classics. Give this album time; uncover sly humor and sound puns. For example, a whistle interrupts a cartoon ragtime band. Obviously the start of a horse race. Or is it rolling thunder? And what's that next brain tickle? A monsoon downpour? A very scratchy LP? Wonderwall's packed with jack-in-the-box delights, just don't expect to find them right away.
This album establishes that Harrison defined the Beatles' sound far more than he got credit for. The next best thing to finding a previously-unknown trove of Beatles recordings. Possibly the best solo effort by any of the four. |
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| "Do I Enjoy This, or . . . . ?" | 2006-07-10 |
| - Reviewed By gordodarr2 |
I think that this album is growing on me. It has no pop hooks, and tracks like "Crying" seem to go on and on until . . . wow! Maybe that did sound good!
Another reviewer mentioned its similarity to Magical Mystery Tour. Indeed, one only needs to listen to Wonderwall to understand the very monumental influence that George Harrison had on creating the "Beatles Sound." It wasn't all John and Paul. Wonderwall makes you realize that it was durn close to a three-way tie. (And some may argue that Ringo's influence was right up there too, based on his constantly improving solo work).
I think that Beatles fans considering buying this for the first time, should go ahead and do it. I do not think you will be disappointed. Others should be careful. If you are looking for pop, you will not find it here. If you like avant garde, (or better yet, "Avant garde clue") - then you are very likely to love having this in your collection. |
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| "shagedelic baby" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| I bought the original vinyl Wonderwall when it was first released on Apple and still have it. A few years later I archived it and bought a German re-release on vinyl, and still have that, too. I confess I haven't got the CD version yet, as I worry that it will be an inferior transfer. But based on maybe 200 listenings of this album in two of its vinyl versions, I toss out five lovely stars. The first guitar riff I ever learned on electric guitar was the main Clapton riff on 'Ski-ing'. Thanks Eric, for helping me learn to play ... |
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| "and after all.............." | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| ................you're my wonderwall. Enough said! |
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| "Harrison's great talent" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| The recordings of Wonderwall Music are a demonstration of George Harrison outstanding talent, both as composer and musician. This rather unusual record contains from Indian music to (amazing!) Charleston. Another remarkable aspect is the sound engineering work: the separation of the instruments and sound is unique and magic. A great, great buy that you will never regret. |
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