He doesn't typically play Indian instruments in his solo songs, if that's what you're asking, Sgt. Pepper 45822. His Indian experimental music was mostly in the Beatles timeframe. He plays Western instruments in regular style, but he was certainly influenced by Indian music, and that might come out in some of his time signatures or microtones in his slide-guitar playing (say those who know).
Mostly he just writes songs and sings, same as anybody.
Wait-wait-- I'm sure there must be some Indian stuff on Dark Horse or Extra Texture. Well, you'll be able to spot it. If the title is "Jai Sri Krishna" it's probably got some Indian sounds on it. But I think George probably writes as much Indian stuff as Paul does Broadway tunes-- he'll dabble, but it isn't his main focus.
All you've got to do is choose love. That's how I live it now. I learned a long time ago, I can feed the birds in my garden. I can't feed them all. -- Ringo Starr, Rolling Stone magazine, May 2007
For all I know, Ringo might be a yogi disguised as a drummer! - George Harrison
I think George's interest in Indian music and culture helped take the Beatles to the next level. Although I believe it all but destroyed his ability to put together a decent outfit.
Anyway, I don't think it should be a deterrent from getting into his solo music. It was a small part of his repertoire really. Even with the Beatles.
I still have to buy this one. Someday I will. I want the CD+DVD edition... ATMP is amazing. I guess Living in the Material World was a great follow-up project.
I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't eat trash... I work out hard everyday and have a healthy life. And I'm proud of it.
I still have to buy this one. Someday I will. I want the CD+DVD edition... ATMP is amazing. I guess Living in the Material World was a great follow-up project.
he met john and paul in the material world but where did he meet ringo?
All you've got to do is choose love. That's how I live it now. I learned a long time ago, I can feed the birds in my garden. I can't feed them all. -- Ringo Starr, Rolling Stone magazine, May 2007
For all I know, Ringo might be a yogi disguised as a drummer! - George Harrison
When I bought this on LP however many years ago it was, I remember being not too impressed. So I picked up the CD at the library last weekand and...I'm still not too impressed.
"Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" is still a great catchy tune and the ending of the title track is pretty funny, as is "Sue Me, Sue You Blues", but most of the rest of them are just ok.
My main complaint is that the songs are in a key that's too high for George and he sounds like he's straining too much. I'd give him a pass on "Try Some Buy Some", since it wasn't arranged for him, but he should have gotten someone else to sing it.
"Who Can See It" is just awful to listen to; someone whould have told him to change the key. Parts of it remind me of "My Love" for some reason.
Is it just me or does the piano part of "The Light That Has Lighted The World" remind anyone else of "Jealous Guy"?
"The Day The World Gets Round" and "That Is All" both have too many notes that he can barely reach.
Maybe I need to listen to "Dark Horse" before I can appreciate this album!
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