RIP

Brian Wilson Songwriter 1962 - 1969 is a documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant 20th century composer is investigated and reviewed. With the main feature running at over three hours in length across two discs, the songs Brian wrote for and recorded with The Beach Boys during the 1960s are here re-assessed.

Covering the maverick composer's life and work throughout the 1970s. While this latter part of his career is rarely championed with the same kind of enthusiasm that greets his 1960s productions, it remains an essential part of Brian's story and contains many, many moments of glory which compare favorably to those which litter the era generally considered his heyday.

This definitive overview of the band and their music provides an unrivalled insight into the world of the Beach Boys. With powerful and rare live performance footage as its backdrop, including "Fun Fun Fun," "I Get Around," and "Good Vibrations" the programs also features fascinating archive interviews with Brian Wilson and his late brother Carl. In addition, a team...Read More