Live at the Roxy Theater [Import]

Amazon.com
"Brian is Back!" It's taken decades, but that once sadly ironic press agent's epithet has finally come true. The intervening quarter-century may have devastated Brian Wilson's mind and body, and band and family, but, as this double-disc live recording/love-fest ably demonstrates, his soul and music burn on. Backed flawlessly by a 10-piece band (including L.A. pop revivalists the Wondermints) of fervent loyalists, Wilson and company march joyously through the Beach Boys' hits-laden catalog, from "Surfer Girl" through "Good Vibrations" to the cream of Pet Sounds, a handful of the legend's solo works, and a gratifying surprise or two (including a delicious, inside-out-ironic cover of Barenaked Ladies' laid-back "Brian Wilson" that segues hauntingly into the all-too-autobiographical "'Til I Die"). If cynics have chosen to deride Wilson's mature voice (as steady and expressive as it's been in decades) and general oddness (here revealed for what it often truly is: a playfully off-center sense of humor), they do so at the peril of ignoring his vast contributions and continuing influence--and the spark of undimmed genius that still holds so much promise. Make no mistake, this show was not about nostalgia, but rather a celebration of music whose performances sound completely in the moment. Previously available only as a Wilson Web site exclusive, this expanded edition includes an audio interview with Brian at the piano, as well as two bonus tracks--"Sloop John B" and the rousing encore sing-along "Barbara Ann"--that help further underscore a hopeful notion: Brian is really back. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
Full title, 'Live at the Roxy Theatre'. UK edition of his first live solo album, originally released in 2000. 33 tracks including 5 bonus tracks 'Sloop John B', 'Barbara Ann', 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' & 2 added for this new edition 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' & 'Help Me Rhonda'. His ten piece band includes members of The Wondermints. Additional highlights include a cover of the Barenaked Ladies' 'Brian Wilson'. 2002.

Live at the Roxy Theater,Brian Wilson,Sanctuary,Pop,Rock/Pop

---

Average customer rating: AN EXCEPTIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCE.............. Nice Live Album For any one who loves Beach boys Music Brilliant live set from a living genius. An introduction to Brian Wilson

Live at the Roxy Theater Brian Wilson Manufacturer: Sanctuary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times Imagination Gettin' in Over My Head Brian Wilson Orange Crate Art ASIN: B00005UMQC Release Date: 2002-01-28

Tracks:

1. Little Girl Intro
2. The Little Girl I Once Knew
3. This Whole World
4. Dont Worry Baby
5. Kiss Me Baby
6. Do It Again
7. California Girls
8. I Get Around
9. Back Home
10. In My Room
11. Surfer Girl
12. The First Time
13. This Isnt Love
14. Add Some Music To Your Day
15. Please Let Me Wonder
16. Band Intro
17. Brian Wilson
18. Till I Die
19. Darlin
20. Lets Go Away For Awhile
21. Pet Sounds
22. God Only Knows
23. Lay Down Burden
24. Be My Baby
25. Good Vibrations
26. Caroline No
27. All Summer Long
28. Love And Mercy
29. Sloop John B (Bonus Track)
30. Barbara Ann (Bonus Track)
31. Wouldnt It Be Nice (UK Bonus Track)
32. Help Me Rhonda (UK Bonus Track)
33. Interview (Bonus Track)

Amazon.com

"Brian is Back!" It's taken decades, but that once sadly ironic press agent's epithet has finally come true. The intervening quarter-century may have devastated Brian Wilson's mind and body, and band and family, but, as this double-disc live recording/love-fest ably demonstrates, his soul and music burn on. Backed flawlessly by a 10-piece band (including L.A. pop revivalists the Wondermints) of fervent loyalists, Wilson and company march joyously through the Beach Boys' hits-laden catalog, from "Surfer Girl" through "Good Vibrations" to the cream of Pet Sounds, a handful of the legend's solo works, and a gratifying surprise or two (including a delicious, inside-out-ironic cover of Barenaked Ladies' laid-back "Brian Wilson" that segues hauntingly into the all-too-autobiographical "'Til I Die"). If cynics have chosen to deride Wilson's mature voice (as steady and expressive as it's been in decades) and general oddness (here revealed for what it often truly is: a playfully off-center sense of humor), they do so at the peril of ignoring his vast contributions and continuing influence--and the spark of undimmed genius that still holds so much promise. Make no mistake, this show was not about nostalgia, but rather a celebration of music whose performances sound completely in the moment. Previously available only as a Wilson Web site exclusive, this expanded edition includes an audio interview with Brian at the piano, as well as two bonus tracks--"Sloop John B" and the rousing encore sing-along "Barbara Ann"--that help further underscore a hopeful notion: Brian is really back. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Full title, 'Live at the Roxy Theatre'. UK edition of his first live solo album, originally released in 2000. 33 tracks including 5 bonus tracks 'Sloop John B', 'Barbara Ann', 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' & 2 added for this new edition 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' & 'Help Me Rhonda'. His ten piece band includes members of The Wondermints. Additional highlights include a cover of the Barenaked Ladies' 'Brian Wilson'. 2002.

Album Details

The Legendary Musical Genius Behind the Beach Boys and his Backing Band of Reverent Fans the Wondermints were Captured Live at La's Roxy Theater in 2000. These Recordings Show that Wilson, (Contrary to Press Portraits of Him) was in Full Command of his Faculties, Energetic as Ever and in his Element Performing on Stage. The Wondermints Faithfully Support their Hero to this End as the Whole Ensemble Conjured Up Original Spirit and Good Vibes Live of These Timeless Classics Before an Intimate Invited Audience. This is a Unique Portrait of a Legend, Captured in a Precious Moment in Time. This Edition Includes "Wouldn't it Be Nice" and "Help Me Rhonda", Not Included on the Original USA Edition.

Customer Reviews:

AN EXCEPTIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCE.....................2007-01-23

This cd set rocks, Brian with his Wondermints are exceptional. The Wondermints are a L.a. group of super musicians who have an interest and love for Brian Wilson and The Beach Boy sound. The Wondermints performance shows their love for Brians musical sound. Brians performance is incredible and his voice although older, sounds really nice. Brians head and performance are really into this Roxy show, I believe this due, to the smaller area this concert was performed in, not like a giant stadium or arena, were concert sound seems to get washed out. Listening to this two cd set, I was really surprised how good this concert sounded. The interview with Brian, the last track of cd two, was really nice. All the Pet Sounds instrumentals were performed as close to the Pet Sounds album as the Wondermints could possibly perform. The perfomances of the early Beach Boys music was a treat to listen to. Brian really wanted to relive his lost youth with this concert and of course pay tribute to his deceased brother Carl with the song dedication "Lay Down Burden". All and all this "Live At The Roxy" is a well worth listen, especially the import edition it has four extra songs including Brians interview. BRIAN YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!!

Nice Live Album.......2005-12-02

Even though Brian Wilson's voice has changed a bit since the heydey of the Beach Boys in the sixties, he still delivers some nice versions of the old songs, and has an easy going manner with the audience.
I love the song "Love and Mercy", and I'm glad he included it in this concert!

For any one who loves Beach boys Music.......2005-08-03

This is a great CD, Brian Wilson is at his best! A great concert! The people that back Brian sound as good if not
better then the Beach Boys!

Brilliant live set from a living genius........2005-03-16

Much to the surprise of everyone, Brian Wilson began touring in the late '90s, and his shows became everything the Beach Boys were not-- a celebration not of surf and cars and fun in the summer, but of genius, digging below the hits and unearthing many gems. Backed by a supportive and brilliant band, the music on these two CDs, taken from two nights at the Roxy in Los Angeles, is brilliant.

The credit largely goes to Brian's band, the core of which is the L.A. pop band the Wondermints-- a superb group of musicians, and former Beach Boys touring bandmember Jeffrey Foskett, who largely sings Brian's falsettos. Brian's vocal range has contracted a bit over the years, and the vocal arrangements are structured for him to sing all the leads. While his voice is weak and occasionally goes off key or misses notes, its still got enough of that magic to carry itself.

The set is amazing-- from the opener, bizarre 1965 single "The Little Girl I Once Knew", the energy level is high, the performance is filled with obscure gems such "This Whole World", "Kiss Me Baby", "Please Let Me Wonder" and "'Til I Die" (the latter is a powerful and moving rendition), hits ("California Girls", "I Get Around", "God Only Knows", "Good Vibrations"), a couple "Pet Sounds" instrumentals, and a pair of new songs.

Now mind you, Brian's sort of odd mannerisms, accentuated moreso during these early shows, are there, but they're easy enough to ignore, and really, the performance is top notch. This is very highly recommended for any Beach Boys fan.

An introduction to Brian Wilson.......2004-10-22

I am not a traditional Beach Boys fan at all. I won tickets to see Paul Simon in concert. Although I am a Paul Simon fan, my wife and I were surprised when we heard that Brian Wilson was the "back up" band. I thought to myself, we should check the Brian Wilson set out. He should have been the "headliner"...as much as I like Paul Simon, the concert highlight was Brian Wilson and his band. I immediately became a fan and bought this cd release. The cd has a nice mix of songs and the band and Brian Wilson put on a good show. He even makes a little fun of his own personal past "lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did"...

Christian Music:

1. Make Tomorrow Up
2. Megamix [CD-single] [Import]
3. Molly
4. My Grown-Up Christmas List
5. Natural Causes [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Nneka
7. No Such Animal
8. Open To Receive
9. Original Gold [Import]
10. Out of the Darkness [Import]

Christian Music

christian music

Christian Music

Autopilot

Gasparini: Amori e Ombre - Duets and Cantatas

Enorgana, Vol. 1

Music CD: Juntos

If Looks Could Kill [Soundtrack]

Greed Killing [EP]

Hits Of Cheap Trick [Import]

God Says You Can

Hare Krishna

Debussy: Études

Greatest Hits

Canta Once Grandes Exitos de Juan Gabriel

Fresh Wild Fly & Bold

Russian Christmas Music, Vol. 2

Discount Fireworks