I'm sad, but not sad. I'm sad for us, for the loss of such a talented, beautiful soul. But not sad, because dementia is a motherfucker and I didn't want him to suffer any longer. Praying that he is finally at peace. And thankful for the gifts he gave us. Time to go listen to God Only Knows.
All words aside, thank you for the great pic you posted here; BW (some coincidence in those initials) looking confident and comfortable, two words not always associated with him. C in California
I'll think of those demo sessions for Pet Sounds where you can hear how on top of his game he was with those great studio musicians.
It must hav ebeen something to be able to hear the music and sounds in your head and get it on a record.
First record I bought was Surfer Girl in '64. Traded a copy of The Byrd's Greatest Hits for Pet sounds a year later - my friend didn't like that PS had no surfing or car songs!
This one is a real crusher! Knocked the wind out of me. Literally the soundtrack of my childhood and beyond. My first album ever was The Beach Boys In Concert, when it came out. So many memories of songs, etc connected to Brian and the band, and solo. We all go someday, but this one hurts. Hopefully he has no more demons, and is reunited with his family. RIP Brian. Love and Mercy!
He suffered the worst kind of physical and emotional abuse from what seemed like the minute his talent emerged when Murry tried to destroy him while taking advantage of him; when Mike Love tried to destroy him and exploit him at the same time (I'm waiting for Love to file suit against his estate for dying too soon), a psychiatrist who saw his own glory in Brian; just so many people, yet his talent was so great it still managed to emerge, often to express his overwhelming sadness (In My Room, his safe place) and following the Kennedy assassination, The Warmth of the Sun. He often found safety in an imaginary childhood. In a way, his inner strength was miraculous, how he survived so much, desperately holding on to his talent and willing to work with those who loved and respected him, trusting them to not exploit him. Who among us would trust anyone after undergoing a tenth of what he did. He was an extraordinary human being, so much talent, such strength of will to express himself uniquely when all the pressure, huge pressure, was on him to go with the flow. I am just so filled with admiration, overwhelmed as always by his music but even more by his life
It wasn't a surprise, but I was shattered when I first heard the news. Barely a day has gone by for the past 60+ years when some element of his music hasn't graced my head. He deserves to rest in peace.
I'm sad, but not sad. I'm sad for us, for the loss of such a talented, beautiful soul. But not sad, because dementia is a motherfucker and I didn't want him to suffer any longer. Praying that he is finally at peace. And thankful for the gifts he gave us. Time to go listen to God Only Knows.
ReplyDeleteThere are no words. Just another reminder that time is coming for all of us.
ReplyDeleteThere are a handful of perfect songs. "God Only Knows" is at the top of the list.
ReplyDeleteWow. A lot of rough ones lately, but this really hits home. A bona fide genius if there ever was one.
ReplyDeleteOh man!
ReplyDeleteSuch an immensely talented man, who suffered horribly. I hope he understood how uplifting his music was for so many people over so many decades.
ReplyDeleteWhen Brian gets to the afterlife I hope he punches his dad in the nose.
ReplyDeleteCaptain Al
He just wasn't made for these times. But we were very fortunate to enjoy his genius nonetheless.
ReplyDeletethank you for everything brian.
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I’m pickin’up BAD vibrations
ReplyDeleteAll words aside, thank you for the great pic you posted here; BW (some coincidence in those initials) looking confident and comfortable, two words not always associated with him.
ReplyDeleteC in California
I'll think of those demo sessions for Pet Sounds where you can hear how on top of his game he was with those great studio musicians.
DeleteIt must hav ebeen something to be able to hear the music and sounds in your head and get it on a record.
First record I bought was Surfer Girl in '64. Traded a copy of The Byrd's Greatest Hits for Pet sounds a year later - my friend didn't like that PS had no surfing or car songs!
Look at that innocent face. He doesn't know about the shit that's about to start coming down!
ReplyDeleteCaptain Al
Damn, wordless here too.
ReplyDeleteThis one is a real crusher! Knocked the wind out of me. Literally the soundtrack of my childhood and beyond. My first album ever was The Beach Boys In Concert, when it came out. So many memories of songs, etc connected to Brian and the band, and solo. We all go someday, but this one hurts. Hopefully he has no more demons, and is reunited with his family. RIP Brian. Love and Mercy!
ReplyDeleteHe suffered the worst kind of physical and emotional abuse from what seemed like the minute his talent emerged when Murry tried to destroy him while taking advantage of him; when Mike Love tried to destroy him and exploit him at the same time (I'm waiting for Love to file suit against his estate for dying too soon), a psychiatrist who saw his own glory in Brian; just so many people, yet his talent was so great it still managed to emerge, often to express his overwhelming sadness (In My Room, his safe place) and following the Kennedy assassination, The Warmth of the Sun. He often found safety in an imaginary childhood. In a way, his inner strength was miraculous, how he survived so much, desperately holding on to his talent and willing to work with those who loved and respected him, trusting them to not exploit him. Who among us would trust anyone after undergoing a tenth of what he did. He was an extraordinary human being, so much talent, such strength of will to express himself uniquely when all the pressure, huge pressure, was on him to go with the flow. I am just so filled with admiration, overwhelmed as always by his music but even more by his life
ReplyDeleteNothing to clarify. I am sad for his family. I hurt for me.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't a surprise, but I was shattered when I first heard the news. Barely a day has gone by for the past 60+ years when some element of his music hasn't graced my head. He deserves to rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteMay he finally rest in peace. Lord knows he earned it.
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