Archives for: 2009, week 27
Lost in music: The peculiar life of Brian Wilson
By DJ M on July 10th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
THE INDEPENDENT "By now a pattern was set for the Brian Wilson interview technique. Talking to him is like feeding a corpse. You spoon in questions, clarify what you just said, repeat the original question, put your head on one side, smile, flirt, nod –… more »
Van Dyke Parks to Mike Love: "I Have No Excuse, Sir."
By DJ M on July 10th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
EUCLID SUN JOURNAL has an interesting quote from legendary songwriter/musician Jimmy Webb. I don't recall ever hearing about this exact quote being attributed to VDP. I'll have to check some reference books to see if it jogs the memory. Nevertheless,… more »
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Promo CD Extravaganza Vol. 5: “What I Really Want For Christmas"
By DJ M on July 9th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
I previously blogged about this advance copy of "What I Really Want For Christmas" at UNCANNY MARK 1. I didn’t have access to a scanner back then, so no scans on the original blog. There’s not too much else to write because I covered it pretty well bac… more »
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Promo CD Extravaganza: Update
By DJ M on July 9th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
The Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Promo CD Extravaganza will continue as I find time to go through more of my promos. Look for more entries in the up-coming days.
Amazing DJ/producer/musician Steinski heralds a victory against corporate dunderheads who wan… more »
Surfing With Anger & Spreckels
By DJ M on July 9th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
BROOKLYN RAIL discusses some new films by legendary avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger.
"'My Surfing Lucifer' (2008, 5 min, video) 'My Surfing Lucifer' is a brief, rather uneventful but nonetheless enjoyable film of 'Surfing’s divine prince of dec… more »
Why Can't We Have Political Parties Like This in the USA?
By DJ M on July 7th, 2009
In Miscellaneous Music
FINANCIAL TIMES The USA needs politicians like Christian Engström of the Pirate Party. Mr. Engström writes that, "On MySpace and YouTube, creative people post audio and video remixes for others to enjoy, until they are replaced by take-down notices hand… more »
Brian Wilson Anchors New CD 'WHAT LOVE CAN DO' Set for Release on 429 Records August 4 Legendary Musicians Remake Their Classic Songs & Contribute All New Track All New Wilson Track 'What Love Can Do' First Single To Radio
By DJ M on July 7th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
EDIT 1: I'm pretty sure that "What Love Can Do" is just a re-packaged & re-titled version of this disc which came out some time ago.
EDIT 2: 429 Records has a website with more information & song samples
PRNEWSWIRE "429 Records is announci… more »
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Promo CD Extravaganza Vol. 4: “Pacific Ocean Blue + Bambu”
By DJ M on July 6th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
I’ve already blogged about the “POB/Bambu” promo here and here. Nevertheless, this album deserves repeated attention since it’s just a killer. I can still remember the first time I came across “POB/Bambu.” It was the early stages of my interest with B… more »
Brian Wilson confirms surprise gig at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, September 1
By DJ M on July 6th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
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Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Promo CD Extravaganza Vol. 3: “Maverick Radio Networks Presents: Brian Wilson – Gettin’ In Over My Head Radio Special”
By DJ M on July 5th, 2009
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
“Maverick Radio Networks Presents: Brian Wilson – Gettin’ In Over My Head Radio Special” was a radio special focusing on the release of “GIOMH.” (The narrator, Mark Wilson, can be heard saying that the album was ”released this month.”) It was created b… more »
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