To celebrate the release of The Apple Years 1968-75 box set, Olivia & Dhani Harrison are giving filmmakers the opportunity to make a music video for one of George Harrison's most loved songs, 'What Is Life'.
Originally released in November 1970 on the multi-platinum All Things Must Pass triple album, and later in February 1971 as the second single from that album, 'What is Life'
was to become a top ten hit in many countries. It was also the B-side
to ‘My Sweet Lord’ in the UK where it was the biggest selling single of
1971. Written by George in 1969, he had originally intended it for Billy
Preston, but the track was not actually to be recorded until the All Things Must Pass
sessions in May 1970 when George was at Abbey Road studios with Phil
Spector. Featuring musicians such as Eric Clapton, members of Badfinger,
and the powerful brass section of Bobby Keys and Jim Price, 'What is Life'
has become one of George’s most acclaimed songs. With no official
video created at the time, this is a rare and exciting chance to create
an official video for a globally loved and timeless recording!
Taken from the album All Things Must Pass which is
one of the 6 albums included in the forthcoming Apple Years1968-75 Box
set. Released on 22nd September, the box set collects all of George's
Apple Years albums together for the first time, all newly remastered for
2014 and complete with unreleased tracks, a DVD & booklet.
Deadline for submissions is October 21, 2014, 23:59 GMT time.
Awards & Judging
5 finalists will be chosen by Universal Music & Genero.tv and will win a copy of The Apple Years box set.
The ultimate winner will be selected by Dhani & Olivia Harrison from the final 5 and will win the $5k prize and be shared on the Official George Harrison website, Youtube channel & Facebook page.
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