Quote:Wilson stuck largely to cornerstone Beach Boys material, but did it in a relatively unfamiliar way. He placed more emphasis than usual on the vocals because of reduced instrumentation, just two acoustic guitars, bass, piano and occasional keyboards, rather than his full-scale 10-piece band.
There was an exquisite a cappella nod to one of his primary influences, the Four Freshmen, and a timely version of "Little Saint Nick." That led to an audience singalong on "Help Me, Rhonda" and "Good Vibrations."
It was the perfect climax to a near-perfect evening.
December 7, 2009 Randy Lewis
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/12/live-review-brian-wilson-and-company-in-the-sun.html+ Brian Wilson; Dave Alvin; Living Sisters; Harper Simon
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117941741.html?categoryid=34&cs=1
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