I just completed watching SMILE, the complete album performed live in 2004. It, like many fine performances by contemporary musicians is available on your smart phone via YouTube, which is a free application. If you are a music lover like me, I would suggest you avail yourself of this service. You might find some chestnuts from your past or some astounding new artists.
This performance will require you to open your mind and ears to differing musical points of view and appreciate the wonderful harmonies generated by his singers. Also I have never seen Brian look so happy. The masterful players played all manner of instrument and all of them were harmonic singers. This performance needs to be viewed not as pop or rock but as a symphonic suite of stories and impressions.
A couple of other good concerts: Steely Dan Live at Pine Knob, Detroit August 11, 2003, it is 2 plus hours of their tunes backed by a magnificent band. One of the most moving performances is David Crosby and Venice-Live at Santa Monica High from 2011, wonderful singers and a high school choir and band and orchestra. Suite Judy Blue Eyes put me away.
Not too much going on today. Had to write about Brian was so blown away by this performance. And I am saddened that he has slipped in dementia at this point of his life. He was joyful in this performance.
all for now
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