Bye Bye, Brian Wilson

A GOAT entertains a goat

BRIAN WILSON listened to the Music of the Spheres and translated it for us into unforgettable songs, rich with harmonic majesty and a sense of nostalgia, even if you didn't know what it was you were nostalgic for. From the banal 50's kitch of boy meets girl, hot rods and seaside shenanigans to the haunting, cosmic beauty of songs like "Surf's Up" featuring the transcendent poetry of Van Dyke Parks, Brian was unique in his blend of musical influences, his dramatic, moving and mind-bending harmony arrangements. His brain and ears were a gift to humanity. Rare brilliance. More than a beach boy. Thank you.