Another Day: Peering into the Creative Genius of Brian Wilson

November-2008 -> eqmag.com

How does one of the most highly regarded pop musicians in the history of the recorded song still manage a successful career some 46 years after his first single scaled the charts?

“By being inspired to want to make someone happy,” Brian Wilson responds in a matter-of-fact tone.

CHORD CHANGES FOR THAT LUCKY OLD SUN

The whole album! Here's an example of ...

MIDNIGHT'S ANOTHER DAY
(music: Brian Wilson, Scott Bennett)

IntroF/D-F/F-F-C/G-C+2/A-C
C-F/C-C-F
Repeat
C/G-F/A-C/G-F
Verse A-D/A-E/A-D/A
Bm7-Cm7-G-Fm
D-A/C-Bm7-E11
Repeat
Ama7-A7-D/A-E/A
Ama7-A7-Dma7-Bm7
Chorus Fm7-B-Fma7-Bm7-E11 (2x)
Bb-Eb/Bb-F/Bb-Eb/Bb
Cm7-Dm7-Ab-Gm
Eb-Bb/D-Cm7-F11
Bridge Bb/D-Db dim-Cm7-F11 (2x)
Bbma7-Bb7-Eb/Bb-F/Bb
Bbma7-Bb7-Ebma7-Cm7
Gm7-C-Gbma7-Cm7-F11
(Repeat to intro up ½ step)

september 03, 2008 (via Probyn Gregory)
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=58471676&blogId=429639206

ALBUMS AS DOC LAUNCHPADS

Unfortunately, illness kept Brian Wilson from showing up the Lobero on Friday night as planned, for the world premiere of the documentary Going Home, about the making of his recent album, That Lucky Old Son.
Then again, we were surprised to hear he might show up at all, let alone be involved in an onstage Q&A.

January 31, 2009, Josef Woodard
http://www.independent.com/blogs/film-fest-2009/2009/jan/31/woodard5/

+ August 23, 2009 interview
http://www.tribune.ie/article/2009/aug/23/enter-sand-pit/

BRIAN WILSON IN CONCERT (2008)

Article, photos, interview & concert!

Bob Boilen, December 17, 2008
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98042111

+ http://photodelusions.wordpress.com/2007/12/31/californias-lucky-old-son/

BRIAN WILSON: "THAT LUCKY OLD SUN" MINI 2007 TOUR BOOK

26 pages
http://www.controlindustry.com/shop/brian-wilson-tour-book-program.html

BRIAN WILSON BRINGS SUN TO LONDON

Brian Wilson last night played a secret gig at a London private members club to mark the release of a new book of illustrations based around his recent album That Lucky Old Sun.

The former Beach Boy played an eight-song acoustic set backed by three members of his band, which included Beach Boys classics and tracks from the new album.

Friday July 3, 2009 Ben Cardew
http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1038083&c=1

+ http://www.uncut.co.uk/news/brian_wilson/news/13290

+ http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/columnists/dylan-jones/dylan-jones-watching-brian-wilson-perform-live-is-complicated-because-it-highlights-his-fragile-state-1748097.html

+ pix http://www.genesis-publications.com/bank/email/brian_wilson_london_launch.html

+ genesis publications site:
http://www.genesis-publications.com/lucky/index.html

BRIAN WILSON SCORES A TRIUMPH IN HOMETOWN SHOW

"This is my hometown," Brian Wilson said as he sat behind his keyboard. Indeed.
And the Los Angeles crowd was treated to a two-hour soundtrack of the city from its main musical hero, highlighted -- yes, highlighted -- by a new half-hour-plus song suite that's as effective as anything Wilson has created in decades.

(2009 Feb 1 / Erik Pedersen)
http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/article_212204684.shtml

BEACH BOY BRIAN WILSON PUTS AND KEEPS IT TOGETHER IN THE STUDIO

Tormented hero comes home:
Beach Boy Brian Wilson puts and keeps it together in the studio

“Brian Wilson is not a chatterbox,” his publicist said recently in one of the great understatements of all time. So who cares? He’s been channeling all his thoughts into producing classic records for four decades, music that stand alongside some of the great compositions of the 20th century. And that’s more than enough.

(2009 Jan 31 / STEVEN LIBOWITZ)
http://www.thedailysound.com/013009sbiff2

LAIST INTERVIEW: BRIAN WILSON

It's a great week to be a Brian Wilson fan in Southern California, with the release of a great new DVD package, an in-person signing, and, finally, a performance of his very fine new album in the city that inspired it.


(2009 Jan 24 / Bobzilla)
http://laist.com/2009/01/24/laist_interview_brian_wilson.php

Brian Wilson "Midnight's Another Day" - Live from Capitol Studio A

2008 May

Written by: Brian Wilson, Scott Bennett


(2009 Jan 21/ BrianWilsonMusic)
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=1SBfgPdxeIU&fmt=18

More BrianWilsonMusic:

Morning Beat
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCIPi8wAxDg&fmt=18

Southern California
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=wcVFl1nTDGw&fmt=18

Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun DVD Trailer

2008 May?




(2009 Jan 21 / BrianWilsonMusic)
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=7hmsx52COzQ&fmt=18

Brian Wilson of THE BEACH BOYS !!!

2009 Jan 24,
at the NAMM show in Anaheim




http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyh04NibZUc&fmt=18

BRIAN WILSON PLOTS CALIFORNIA SHOWS AROUND DVD RELEASE

Brian Wilson has lined up a slew of promotional appearances--along with a pair of live shows--this month to support his forthcoming DVD, "That Lucky Old Sun."
The Beach Boys founder will play shows with his full band Jan. 28 in Los Angeles and Jan. 29 in San Diego. Details are below.

(2009 Jan 14 / Tjames Madison)
http://www.livedaily.com/news/15505.html

BRIAN WILSON BASKS IN THE WARMTH OF THE CALIFORNIA SUN

This Month With Several Special Events & Concerts Around the Release of His New 'That Lucky Old Sun' DVD

(2009 Jan 13 / Capitol/EMI)
http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/01-12-2009/0004953362&EDATE=

BEATLES NEWS BRIEF 1/10/09 WITH BRIAN WILSON NEWS

Quote:
"On Brian Wilson's forthcoming "That Lucky Old Sun" DVD coming out Jan. 27, one of the special features is a MySpace "Artist On Artist" clip with Wilson and Zooey Deschanel taped at the Hollywood Bowl. Besides the fact the Beach Boys played there, Wilson mentions he saw the Beatles there, as well.
If you loved the Wilson album, which we certainly did, you'll love the DVD. The "Going Home" documentary, which includes comments from his current band members and old friends such as Billy Hinsche and Mickey Dolenz, is especially illuminating of a guy whose life has had its share of shadows. Brian Wilson is really back this time. There's no doubt."

(2009 Jan 10 / Steve Marinucci)
http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Beatle-news-briefs-11009

HOME IS WHERE THE SUN IS

Brian Wilson, a long line survivor

Brian Wilson has made many comebacks – it would have been nicer if he’d needed only one. In 1976 came the original “Brian Is Back!” campaign...


(2009 Jan 8 / Chris Ziegler)
http://www.lacitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/home_is_where_the_sun_is/7928/

BRIAN WILSON: THAT LUCKY OLD SUN

Ah yeah, this is the stuff. Friends, the world is indeed a better place now that Brian Wilson is back making his own music again.
I don't mean to over-speak, but American music just wasn't the same without its greatest songwriter having a legitimate presence.

(2009 Jan 1 / Scott Caffrey) 3
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=15901

BRIAN WILSON IN CONCERT

NPR.org, December 17, 2008 - It's fair to say that this music, recorded live at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., is the best new material from Brian Wilson in more than 30 years.
That Lucky Old Sun is a song cycle based on a tune with its spiritual roots in slavery.
That song is about hardship, but this semi-autobiographical work is about nostalgia — what life in California means to Wilson and what Wilson means to California.

(2008 Dec 17 / Bob Boilen) 20
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98042111

'THAT LUCKY OLD SUN' DVD TO BE RELEASED ON JANUARY 27, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Top40 Charts/ Capitol/ EMI) - Capitol/EMI will release a new Brian Wilson DVD entitled That Lucky Old Sun on January 27, 2009.
A companion to Wilson's critically-acclaimed That Lucky Old Sun album, released September 2 on CD, vinyl and digitally, the DVD features more than two and a half hours of content, including a full-length live performance of the album, a new feature-length documentary and additional behind-the-scenes footage from the album's recording sessions, and some of Wilson's recently filmed promotional performances and interviews.

(2008 Dec 3 / top40charts.com)
http://top40-charts.com/news/Oldies/Brian-Wilson-That-Lucky-Old-Sun-DVD-To-Be-Released-On-January-27-2009/44642.html

WILSON FINDS HIS PLACE IN THE SUN

BRIAN WILSON: Orpheum Theatre, Wednesday night

...

The Brian Wilson diehards were abuzz during intermission. They couldn't believe how great the former Beach Boys mastermind sounded and acted during his first set.
"I haven't seen him engaged like this in a long time," someone marveled in the lobby.
"I know, and he sounds really natural tonight, too," his friend said

(2008 nov 22 / James Reed)

http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/11/22/wilson_finds_his_place_in_the_sun/