Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds Live in London
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Movie Reviews of Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds Live in London
Movie Review: not in the original key
Summary: 3 Stars
One important element of appreciation of the Pet Sounds shows is that the original keys were not used, in order to allow Brian to sing everything himself.
For example, "Wouldn't it be nice" is in D instead of the original F.
This makes the music sound flat; the tension that you could feel in the original recording is no longer there. High voices are too much a trademark of the Beach Boys music to let it slip way: ok, Brian lost his falsetto, but maybe he could leave the lead vocals to someone else from time to time.
Movie Review: Great concert ruined by director
Summary: 2 Stars
Brian Wilson's return to the stage in recent years has been one of the bright spots in the music industry. He has assembled a phenomenal group of musicians to perform some of the most beautiful music ever composed. I saw Brian live a few years ago when he toured with Paul Simon and it was one of the most joyful concert experiences I have ever had. When I saw this DVD, I was anxious to buy it and finally have a souvenir of one of his shows. Well thanks to an inexperienced director, we are short-changed from witnessing a true representation of a Brian Wilson show. The direction of this concert is absolutely horrible. Why is it horrible? Well, the reason is because about 90% of the video is a close-up of Brian's head. In other words, every time he is singing, the camera is almost exclusively just showing his face or head. It is very claustrophobic; I do not understand why directors who shoot these concerts think that we want a close-up of someone's face for most of the show. It is the most uninteresting thing to watch. How about showing some full stage shots to capture the lighting and the whole band performing? How about some diversity in showing the other band members; you know; some close-ups; some shots showing several band members at once? You know, something an experienced and knowledgeable director would do. I can't believe that the director and editor could look at this final product and think it was entertaining.
The only thing worth buying the DVD for is for the documentary on the making of "Pet Sounds". It is excellent.
The new "Smile" DVD however is excellent, and the concert that was shot of Brian's live performance of "Smile" was done very well.
Movie Review: Laughable at best
Summary: 2 Stars
Call me over-critical, but this DVD and concert tour is possibly the worst career move i've seen Brian Wilson make for a long time. Shot in London's Royal Albert Hall, It features Brian Wilson accompanied by a large backing band playing a note for note rendition of Pet Sounds. To the band's credit, they faithfully transfer the impossible task of the album's harmonies and instrumental nuances to a live setting. I must say the Wondermints and crew do an amazing job vocally. The big problem lies with Wilson himself: HE CAN'T SING ANYMORE. Gone is his chilling falsetto of the 60s, replaced with some haggard elderly man trying to save face. Maybe a DVD with the full backing orchestra would have been more appropriate, as they could hide his own voice. The orchestra would also help in some of the band's more hollow moments, such as the opener "Wouldnt It Be Nice" and "God Only Knows" I can't see how the DVD would appeal to Wilson's hardcore fans, as this performance is just pitiful.Movie Review: Horribly produced concert video
Summary: 1 Stars
This DVD is absolutely unwatchable because of the way it is edited. There are cuts from shot to shot just about every 3-5 seconds and it will make you dizzy to watch it. To me, the director/editing of this thing completely ruined Brian Wilson's performance. Any director/producer/editor of concert videos needs to study The Last Waltz to see how it's done. Fewer cuts, fewer close ups, etc. Too bad this performance is ruined by a bad video document such as this DVD.