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BRIAN WILSON IN CONCERT:
Visionary musical genius Brian Wilson first rose to international acclaim in the early ‘60s as the mastermind behind The Beach Boys’ “California Sound”, and now he’s bringing his crowning achievement back to fans on his Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour. The seminal album won over fans around the world with its pioneering blend of orchestral arrangements, glistening harmonies, and coming-of-age lyrics, and it's widely regarded as one of the finest albums of the 20th century. Now, Wilson has invited top-notch musicians and some old friends to help him recreate each masterfully composed song note-for-note from start to finish—all while ticket buyers sing along to each unforgettable melody. With original Beach Boy Brian Wilson performing each beloved tune from the album with his signature good vibrations, this can’t-miss event is sure to stay with fans for a lifetime.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in Inglewood, CA in 1942, Brian Wilson honed his musical chops in high school by deconstructing hits by The Four Freshman on the family piano and teaching the harmony parts to his brothers. After befriending Al Jardine in his college choir class, the two had the idea of forming a band. They teamed up with Brian’s brothers, Carl and Dennis, and his cousin, Mike Love, in 1961 and began performing as The Pendletones. After changing their name to The Beach Boys, the group rose to phenomenal success in the first half of the ‘60s with massive hits like “ Surfin’ Safari”, “I Get Around”, and “Help Me, Rhonda”. As their principal songwriter, Wilson had written or co-written over two dozen hits and gained complete control over the group’s studio production by his 21st birthday. His ground-breaking use of the recording studio as an instrument led to increasingly elaborate and experimental songs. Wilson's talent and creative ambition reached new heights with the release of 1966’s Pet Sounds, an enduring classic that many critics consider one of the best albums of all time. Sadly, Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown trying to top the album’s brilliance and spent much of the next two decades in deteriorating mental and physical health. He recaptured the public imagination in 1988, however, when he released his critically praised self-titled solo debut. As luck would have it, that same year The Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and scored their first number 1 hit in 22 years with “Kokomo”. Since then, Brian has continued to pursue projects at his discretion—both with The Beach Boys and as a solo artist—including his warmly received 2015 album No Pier Pressure.
Brian still has it.as does his rocking band.Great harmonies,surf guitar and songs that will never die. Thanks to jeff foskott for getting brian back on the road.The show was a hit machine from start (do it again) to finish (Barbara Ann).
BRIAN WILSON PROCLAIMED, "JUST SIT BACK AND RELAX AND LET US TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS", AND THAT'S PRECISELY WHAT HE AND HIS EXTRAORDINARY BAND AND VOCAL ENSEMBLE DID...THEY PUT ON A SPECTACULAR HIT PARADE OF BOTH BEACH BOYS FAVORITES, AS WELL AS, BRIAN WILSON SOLO SELECTIONS, FEATURING BEAUTIFUL HARMONIES AND SOUNDS, MUCH LIKE A RE-MASTERED BEACH BOYS CD...IT WAS ONE MEMORABLE NIGHT...MANY THANKS TO THE KESWICK THEATER AND BRIAN WILSON, AS A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ONE AND ALL!
Brian played his greatest hits, some from left field! Although his gestures and small talk seemed robotic and rehearsed he still rocks it and is smart enought to have an excellent bend behind him!
Awesome show. Brian was wonderful. Great performance. Band was fantastic. Couldn't be better.
The show was absolutely phenomenal! The music and vocals were perfection. The set was awesome. Every song I wanted to hear was performed. My husband said, "I could come hear them once a week!" Brian Wilson has assembled a group who very masterfully recreated the Beach Boy sound. Loved it!
Brian Wilson and his AMAZING band filled the evening with breathtaking songs, old and new. Each song sounded so true to form. Can't wait to see them again!
Excellent. Went to see the Beach Boys countless times in my life. I do believe this was the first that I have seen Brian. All the better--the true essence of the Beach Boys. Took my daughter at 13 for her first concert. Can not start off better than that. She loved it. Great performance and nice venue.
It was great to see a living Legend so close to home, in fine form and voice. We hope he will return next year as he said he would!
I saw Brian and his band on 10/27 at BPAC and they sounded very good. Played around 30 songs from the 60's all the way up to present day. The band was tight but the energy level could have been better. It might have been due to the poor crowd participation and/or the lightly attended event. I would guess that only half the center was filled. Brian is always a bit stiff compared to the rest of his band but they make up for it. Wish he played Morning Beat.
Brian Wilson has two types of music-his fun side and his cerebral side, corresponding mostly to which of his era you are listening to.. Surf Music or Surf's Up. If you wanted the deeper side you were in for a disappointment. This show was all about the fun side. Surf music and rock & roll. The only songs from Pet Sounds was God Only Knows and Good Vibrations. The only song from his masterpiece Smile was Heroes & Villains. I don't know if this show was tailored to the crowd on purpose but I believe it had to be. First it was a surprise that the man who can sell out Carnegie Hall or the PNC Arts Center would play in a small community venue like Bergen PAC in Englewood, a place where bands way past their expiration date usually play, and there were empty seats. The crowd was older than usual. That said, I've seen Brian Wilson many times since his return and as always his band, the former Wondermints & Jeffrey Foskett were top notch. This is a band that realizes they are playing with Mozart and they always seem up to the task. Overall it wasn't the best Brian Wilson show I've ever seen, he looked particularly out of it, stumbling and confused at moments more than usual. But a mediocre Brian Wilson show is still better than mostly anybody else. A Brian Wilson show is always a mix of sadness and joy. This one was a bit sadder than usual but it still sent chills up my spine.
Amazing! The older the Brian Wilson Band gets, the better they get. You could just close your eyes and think you were listening to the original recordings because the band is that tight. Back when I was in college, I once said that "growing up without the Beach Boys wouldn't have been half as much fun". Now I find myself saying that "growing OLD without The Brian Wilson Band wouldn't be half as much fun". It was also great seeing Dennis, Steve, Chris, Pete, and Craig after the show !! See you next year Brian !!
I think this is the best performance among what I saw this year. I really enjoyed Brian singing decades of his hit tracks from rock'n rolls to ballads! Will definitely revisit again if he will come back next year.
Last night's show was easily one of the best I've ever seen and nothing short of brilliant! The genius that is the music of Brian Wilson was in full display and lovingly recreated & performed by his stellar band. When I say recreated, I'm talking about their ability to perform the original recordings of classics by Brian & The Beach Boys, note for note, something The Beach Boys could never do! Running the gamut from "Surfer Girl" to "Help Me Rhonda" to "California Girls" to "Wouldn't It Be Nice" & "God Only Knows" to Good Vibrations" & "Heroes & Villains" to "Sail On Sailor" as well as Brian's solo records, the output (some 35 songs) was simply astounding! If you're a fan of Brian Wilson's music you HAVE to see him & his band perform the next time they come to your area. You will be amazed!
one of the best shows i ever saw. totally enjoyable. wilson is surrounded with a fantastic band who sing and play better than the original recordings.
A great show, nostalgic. I can say nothing negative. A very rememberable night.
I brought my two little nieces (10 and 12) to see Brian and they had such a good time hearing all the songs I had familiarized them with from the Beach Boys catalogue. They were dancing by the stage as the band performed "Surfin' USA" and other hits from the golden age of the '60s. I wish I could thank Brian personally for what he has given us and how much he has given of himself over the years. Since my nieces are so young I was hoping they'd hear the songs they were familiar with and Brian did NOT disappoint. He even seemed more animated and happy than I've noticed in the past - this was my third Brian Wilson concert. The band is top-rate, performing the music with pinpoint accuracy to recreate the sound of the original productions. What a great concert and choice of songs - I hope I can bring my two nieces again soon!
beginning to end more than i ever hoped amazing. been to a few concerts and festivals but this was the best ever
