Keith Jarrett’s solo performance of “Over the Rainbow” in Tokyo in 1984 is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding and moving piano solo covers of all time. Rather than simply restating the familiar melody, the legendary pianist infused the piece with new life through his brilliant improvisation, refined harmonic structure, and profound emotional depth.
Music Radar: “I said, 'Dad, what you did with The Beatles was kind of amazing, wasn’t it?’ He looked at me and said, ‘Not as amazing as Brian Wilson’”: Giles Martin on the overwhelming talent of Brian Wilson – https://t.co/2c051BmeDZ
Brian on SMiLE: “I can’t believe I did all that work. How did I? There was so much music, so many ideas, so many sections. No wonder I lost my way. When I think about the project, in whatever form, what gets me most is our vocals. They’re so spiritual.”
Sometimes the view is enough of a reason to stay.
This vintage photograph of the Ocean Beach pier parking lot in San Diego, California, taken in 1979, was captured by photographer Kelly McKeen.
Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine of The Beach Boys feeding goats at the San Diego Zoo on February 10, 1966. Gathered to shoot the artwork for Brian's symphonic pop masterpiece Pet Sounds, the group found themselves surrounded by an enthusiastic herd of hungry animals. Photo by George Jerman
When you listen to Brian Wilson's masterpiece Pet Sounds, which song stands out as your personal favorite: Wouldn't It Be Nice, God Only Knows, Sloop John B, or Caroline, No? 👇️
Brian’s high school music teacher Fred Morgan on giving Brian an “F” for his composition “Surfin’.” Fifty-eight years later, Brian returned to Hawthorne High School where principal Dr. Vanessa Landesfeind, saw fit to revise Brian’s grade to an “A.”
60 years ago today, The Beach Boys released “God Only Knows” from Pet Sounds. Written by Brian and Tony Asher, the baroque-style love song distinguished for its harmonic innovation and complexity, unusual instrumentation, and subversion of typical pop music conventions.
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オーサカ=モノレール「WHAT IT IS...WHAT IT WAS」嘉門達夫「the best of kamon tatsuo」Bonjour「Onsen Beach Drive」渋さ知らズ「渋星」Antonio Sanchez「Three Times Three」Gideon Van Gelder「Perpetual」#買ったり借りたりしたCD
'Plantasia' was created in 1976 by Mort Garson for the Melrose houseplant store Mother Earth, the experimental synth album was literally made for plants to listen to, marketed as "warm earth music for plants… and the people who love them." The album was only available with purchase of a houseplant from Mother Earth, or randomly enough, of a Simmons mattress from Sears.
Since this song is making its rounds again, could yall fucking imagine if they had just released it as a random single. One of my most favorite Brian tracks ever.
We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
We are at a loss for words right now.
Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving.
We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.
Love & Mercy