Brian Wilson
While one hopes that never-before-released live shows are found and released, it is nice to revisit the start of Brian’s Wilson’s second-chance career.
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I am grateful that Al Jardine (at 82, he’s showing signs of age) and Brian Wilson’s band are still bringing Wilson’s brilliant legacy to audiences.
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Brian Wilson’s clear falsetto voice may be stilled but his amazing trove of timeless music lives on.
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I applaud She & Him’s selection of Brian Wilson tunes while at the same time feeling that some are not well-suited to their loungey, languid pop stylings.
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What comes across most clearly to the viewer is that every single day — practically every single hour — is a struggle for Brian Wilson.
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The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson
Read MoreThe central mystery of the life of Brian Wilson: How did such a sweet and fragile soul create such complex and enduring music?
Read MoreWhat is there to say about an album that Rolling Stone ranked #2 in its 2003 list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”?
Read MoreThis album is not a slavish imitation of an old sound but a fresh take on the kind of timeless, tuneful fun that pop music used to be all about.
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Music Commentary: Analyzing the Greatness of Brian Wilson’s “God Only Knows”
I hope this close look makes clear the exquisite craftsmanship that went into “God Only Knows.” But for many of us, the song has a magic that goes beyond the mere exercise of compositional skill, even skill of a very high order.
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