| | Brian Wilson Imagination CD Brian Wilson Discography of CDs
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This is a DTS CD, which features DTS 5.1 Surround Sound technology and is playable on a DTS-capable 5.1 Surround Sound system. IMAGINATION includes a remake of the Beach Boys' "Let Him Run Wild" and a Jimmy Buffett collaboration, "South ... Full DescriptionAmerican," that gives "Kokomo" a run for its money. It's only the second album of new material Wilson has made in the 25 or so years he's spent lolling around his swimming pool, and it's a damn shame because at its best, which those two songs aren't, it flirts with perfection.
Beyond the three- and four-part harmonies (handled mostly by Wilson himself) and the dense beds of saxes, trumpets, clarinets and percussion--all of which Wilson fans have long been able to count on--are those classic Wilson melodies. He thrives on little complexities, like the strange modulations in the doo-woppy "Keep An Eye On Summer" and the extra chords in "Lay Down Burden" over which he stretches a stock pop melody. And he can still turn out a deceptively simple pop hook, as on "Your Imagination," and surprise you with his voice, like when he reaches for the lower depths of his range on "Cry."
Contains interviews with Jimmy Buffett, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Glen Campbell, Peter Buck, Sean Lennon, Barenaked ladies, Paul Shaffer, Diane Warren, and Melinda Wilson as well as concert footage.
Live Recording
Personnel includes: Brian Wilson; Timothy B. Schmit, Christopher Cross, Bruce Johnston, Joe Thomas, Jim Peterik.
Personnel: Brian Wilson (vocals, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); Brent Rowan (acoustic, nylon string & electric guitars, sitar, mandolin); Jim Peterik, Greg Leisz, Tom Chaffee (acoustic & electric guitars); Scott Bennett (guitar); Larry Franklin (violin, viola); Paul Mertens (flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto & baritone saxophones); Richie Cannata (saxophone); Chuck Soumar (trumpet, piccolo trumpet); John Larson (trumpet); Jason Trtan (French horn, bass); Joe Thomas (accordion, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, vibraphone, tympani, keyboard programming); Bob Lizik, Michael Rhodes (bass); Eddie Bayers, Tom Suchermann (drums); Jackie Bertone (percussion); Jimmy Buffett (background vocals).
Entertainment Weekly (6/19/98, p.74) - "...Wilson, the vocally rejuvenated Beach Boy auteur, trades in whimsy for effervescence here and the sunlit results are gladdening." - Rating: B
Q (4/00, p.117) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...relies to some extent on the fact that you know who Brian Wilson is....IMAGINATION is his most consistent effort since [1965's PET SOUNDS]." Hide Description Imagination Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $1.03) | | Category | Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Rock/Pop | | Label | Giant | | Orig Year | 1998 | | All Time Sales Rank |  8219  | | CD Universe Part number | 1099943 | | Catalog number | 24703 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 16, 1998 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Brian Wilson; Joe Thomas | | Engineer | Frank Pappalardo | | Personnel | Eddie Bayers
Michael Rhodes - bass
Greg Leisz
Brent Rowan - acoustic, nylon string & electric guitars, sitar, mandolin
Larry Franklin - violin, viola
Brian Wilson - vocals, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards
Richie Cannata - saxophone
Joe Thomas - accordion, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, vibraphone, tympani, keyboard programming
Paul Mertens - flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto & baritone saxophones
Scott Bennett - guitar
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Brian Wilson Imagination Songs Purchase Imagination CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Brian Wilson I Just Wasn't Made For These Times CD (1995)
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I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES is the soundtrack to the documentary film.
Brian Wilson transforms feelings of isolation and loneliness into music that approaches the divine. For those interested in checking out the man's much-vaunted genius, this soundtrack to a bio-documentary on Wilson is a fine place to start. Hearing these songs outside of their usual Beach Boys settings allows the listener to appreciate Wilson's gifts as songwriter and singer from a new perspective.
Expertly recorded by veteran producer Don Was, these pristine versions are faithful to the originals (most notably in the succinct arrangements). The classic "Caroline No" retains its utter poignancy, gaining additional resonance from the 30-some years that have past since Wilson first sang this song of loss. He sounds energized by the spirited backup vocals of his daughters on the rocking "Do it Again," and he sings like an angel on "Love and Mercy." The oddly touching "Still I Dream of It," rendered here in a primitive home recording, contrasts ...
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Also available in a 3-pack with SUPER HITS and GEORGE & TAMMY SUPER HITS.
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