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Comprehensive 2 DVD package chronicling the arrival in 2004 of Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's "Smile" album, that legendary hushed secret rumored to be as grand as "Sgt. Pepper", uncerimoniously leaked over the years in bootleg recordings, and finally laid to rest as an impossible dream, a rock and roll fantasy on a par with a complete Beatles reunion. In 1967 the world grooved to Beach Boys' classic, "Good Vibrations", but the album which it heralded never arrived, abandoned by Wilson after costing him a chunk of mental well-being, as he found himself in artistic arrest, unable to iron out what he felt were imperfections to his masterpiece. He stuffed his production on a shelf somewhere and strolled away, from the album, and indeed from life. It only took therapy, a supportive new wife, and maybe a kilo of anti-depressants to lure Wilson from self exile and complete the album, 37 years after the fact. This DVD package, a documentary leading up to and including the unveiling of the complete "Smile" performed in London in 2004, and the complete album itself performed in Surfin' City USA, L.A., is a Beach Boys lovers wet California dream come true. The reclusive Wilson is seen like a fish reentering water, enthusiastically speaking of the history of "Smile", (Did anybody care after 37 years?), and his life and career; he tells of a young Beach Boys earliest recordings gaining popularity as they repeatedly called a local radio station requesting their record. He is unassuming and confident, fragile and artistically obsessed, indeed taking "Smile" back into the recording studio cost him at least one more hospital visit, which was abruptly ended when his wife asked nonchalantly if he'd rather go out for dinner. He's keenly aware, and befuddled by the awe he inspires in his peers, and becomes frustrated with the reproduction of the album, expressing temperament, (and love), with studio musicians, and is totally unimpressed when Paul McCartney and other rock royalty visits him backstage just before the premier of "Smile". The only thing missing here, and it seemed vital with everyone and their brother offering insight into Wilson, is the surviving Beach Boys', (Mike Love), input on the reemergence of "Smile". Maybe they chose not to indulge, and if so, it was a grave error not to be in support of this historical footnote. Lest I forget the thing itself, the album "Smile" is wonderful, with lyrics by Van Dyke Parks, music by Brian Wilson, it is a resounding last surfer wave banging against the beach, a celebration of American pop music and it's attempt to lead the masses into a brighter tomorrow. But it is not so much the album that inspires and warms the heart, which it certainly does. It is the fact that Wilson finally delivered "Smile" to the music world and his fans, when all hope was long dashed.

INSANITY AND GENIUS,THE SMILIN EYES OF BRIAN WILSON.......AN INCREDIBLE MUSICAL ADVENTURE WITH AMAZING VIBRATIONS...............
Enchanting, amazing what else can I possibly say that has not been said in other reveiws. Disc 1 is worth the price of this whole dvd set alone. A facinating look into a geniuses mind,from Brians humble beginnings through The Beach Boys years, to Brians out of public life existance, to the Smile 2004 tour. This documentary is a very facinating and candid look that informed me about things about Brian I was unsure of. Brian Wilson it is safe to say was the brightest candle in the rock music business lot, that is why he burned out the quickest. His genius was so "grand and majestic that Brian was clearly overwhelmed by his endless and broad musical creativity throughout the 1960s. Clearly watching this documentary I really see how far ahead Brian Wilson was ahead of the Beatles. Were it not for his drug indulgences and psychiatric problems, nervous breakdowns, strife from Other Beach Boys Members, Smileys Smile" (1967)could have stole the show from The Beatles "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band". There are plenty of interveiws on this documentary that shed light on Brian during his most creative period. Dvd 2--The concert is a watch of a genius, disecting his work as Brian really rebuilt "Smile" from the dreadful "Smileys Smile" sessions(1966-1967) that had strife and conflict from the other Beach Boys. Brians band "The Wondermints" show great enthusiasum and care for Brians style of music as their performance is enlightingly beautiful. The finished result of "Smile" is incredible and a voyage inside a geniuses mind. I really feel Brian was such a musical genius that he was really on the edge of insanity throughout his whole life, the drugs, the nervous breakdowns and his isolation for many years served as an outlet to vent his near insanity and genius. The sound quality on this Concert is amazing and will sound like your there when watching on a theatre system, (5.1 surround mix, pcm stereo, 2.0 stereo for your listening choice and pleasure. A nice poster of Brian is included in the informative linear literature inside the dvd case. This dvd set and the "Smile" cd is an incredible voyage for any music fan. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!