Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun
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Free Music Review: That Lucky Old Sun is Wilson's Third Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
That Lucky Old Sun is Wilson's third in a triumvirate of masterpieces together with Pet Sounds and Smile. Wilson has taken Louis Armstrong's version of the song, "That Lucky Old Sun" and has magnificantly recorded various vocal and instrumental incarnations of the song that appear throughout the album thereby making this work a "concept" album. The album also has an additional conceptual theme running throught it, i.e., the mood in Los Angeles in the 50s and 60s. Van Dyke Parks (Smile lyricist) penned the incredible poetic spoken word narrations about Los Angeles which fit perfectly into the album's LA concept. Wilson delivers these narrations with creative inflections and spunk in his voice. Many of the songs also allude to Wilson's life.
While Wilson sparingly employs his soaring falsetto voice of the 60s, he has delivered a stunning vocal in "Southern California." As with Wilson's other masterpieces, it is impossible to focus on all the instruments and voices in one listen. The same was said of Mozart in the movie "Amadeus." In fact, few musicians since Mozart have demonstrated Wilson's ability to blend a plethora of instruments together (notice the French horn and vibraphones). Add lush multilayered harmonies and you have a work that should be grammy nominated for best album. The best way to enjoy this album is to listen to it as a whole, and to understand that it is not simply a batch of Beach Boys singles.
Free Music Review: Brian will ALWAYS "call the shots around here"!!
Hit: 5 Stars
That line from "Your Imagination" brought me to tears the first time I heard it. It's been written that Brian Wilson invented California. And hearing him sing these new songs makes me wonder if he has any idea of just how much he's influenced the rest of the world's vision of the Golden State. I'm sure many professional reviewers are going to lambaste Brian for some of the lyrics, especially "Mexican Girl". But Brian Wilson has achieved permanent stature in history along side the likes of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart. He is first a composer/arranger, and lyrics for Brian are simply innocent expressions....icing on a well-layered cake. Brian has been independently wealthy since his early 20's, so he can damn well do what he wants to musically. Capitol studios is one of the finest recording facilities in the world, and the sound on this CD is magnificent. It is obviously an all-digital recording, lacking some of the real bottom end and warmth you get using magnetic tape. But the tracks are beautifully produced with alot of "air", and you can hear the room sound that so many Capitol recordings are famous for. The accompanying DVD of the actual recording sessions is worth the price of this package alone. We see the master, leading his flock (the most talented group of people on the planet), in total control of the studio and the sound, and best of all, smiling.Free Music Review: Brian Wilson is the Beach Boys and this CD Proves It!
Hit: 5 Stars
Many years from now, when the music lovers of the future look towards the classics, Brian Wilson's work will be among them. There are two groups of touring "Beach Boys" floating around right now, one lead by Mike Love and one by Al Jardine. But without the Wilson brothers and especially Brian, they are not the Beach Boys; they are more like those "sound alike" groups that had names designed to confuse you and that used to put out 99 cent albums of covers for those too cheap to buy the originals. (In fact, maybe Love and Jardine should pick out alternate names for their touring groups like "The Surf Boys" or "The Beach Bums".) Anyway, the point is that Brian Wilson is the only surviving member who can lay claim to the Beach Boys title and he is the only one that is putting out new material worth hearing. If you like the Beach Boys of the "Pet Sounds" and "California Girls" era, you will love this album! I first listened to it when I popped it into my car's CD player on the way to work. I enjoyed it so much that I arrived at work a little late. I drove a little longer to allow myself the chance to hear the complete work. I know this is "Beach Boys heresy" to say this but I like it more than the legendary "Smile" project that took 40 years to complete. If you're a Beach Boys fan, do yourself a favor and check this one out!Free Music Review: swan song or timepiece
Hit: 5 Stars
well i have just listened to That Lucky Old Sun and all i can say is WOW! The songs are marvelous and the flow of the album is superb. Brian has captured his vision of Southern California in beautiful fashion. i feel as if Brian died and went to heaven, only to come back to tell us of his miraculous visit.
i just recently visited Los Angelos for the first time , perhaps that experience has helped me identify with this album. yes i saw first hand the grime of the city but i also saw the magic. brian only sees the magic and wonder of this fine city.
i have read some negative reviews on the album. brian does not have the voice of his early beach boy days, but his voice still sound fine. his harmonys and music overlays are vintage- maybe even better. the backup singers far out do any i've heard today.
like elvis i did not grow to appreciate either he or the beach boys until my later years. in my 50's now i have gone back to older catalogs to re-appreciate the music i shunned as a boy. this album is not the beach boys totally so don't think it is. however, the sheer genius of brian wilson is ever present. i only hope this is a timepiece record as i'm gonna be selfish and hope brian has more left in the tank
Free Music Review: Loads of Fun
Hit: 5 Stars
I can't stop listening to this CD! I had the opportunity to see Brian Wilson and his ridiculously talented band at the Hollywood Bowl in September - truly a magical evening. Caught up in the spirit of the evening, I overpaid for the CD at the concert.
For purposes of full disclosure, I live in Southern California. I love it here and because this music is all about LA, it speaks to me on that level. Having said that, let there be no doubt that Brian Wilson still "has it". There is creativity here in spades, the arrangements are spectacular and yes, it is a slick production. Check out the Amazon Video of "Forever My Surfer Girl" for a representative sample.
While Mr. Wilson's voice barely resembles the golden tenor of the 1960's, there is an honesty and wisdom in his delivery that can bring you to tears. I will often set my mp3 player on shuffle and whenever I hear a tune off of this CD, I almost always stop and listen to the whole disc. There currently isn't any other CD in my collection for which I can make this claim.
To listen to "That Lucky Old Sun" is to experience Southern California through Brian Wilson's eyes - Lucky indeed.