Brian Wilson

I went to see Brian Wilson at the Royal Festival Hall in London on 17th September and it was a brilliant gig.

I saw Brian and his band a few years ago when they toured Smile, which was out of this world, and his "reimagines Gershwin" material is great too.
A good hour and half of Beach Boys/Brian Wilson material really was the icing on the cake for everyone there - the place really was rocking!

Here's a few videos of some of the songs from that night. Enjoy!

BareNaked Ladies!

Ok that got your attention.

Whenever I put Luke to bed I sing some nursery rhymes (grand Old Duke of York, Twinkle Twinkle, Baa Baa Black Sheep etc). Now, I don't know why, but when he was really really young (we're talking weeks or months I guess (I can't remember) I started singing "Brian Wilson" by the Barenaked Ladies.
It's one of my favourite songs, and about the only one I just about know all the words to. Although any cats and dogs passing by didn't appreciate it, Luke seemed to. Not many nights go by nowadays when he demands I sing "Brian."
I guess I'm writing about one of those great parental moments because nowadays he sings the song too, without any prompting. Okay, there's a whole bunch of words missing/wrong, but as a parent it makes me chuffed to bits to make him recognise a tune and appreciate it, and even to try to understand the words.

Here's the original BNL video.


Oh, and one of Brian Wilson too!

Muppets!

Wahay! Some funny music related Muppet clips -hilarious!

"The Smashing Pumpkins"


Carl - the Bagpipe eater!


Beaker sings Yellow (Coldplay)


Kokomo


Okay, here's the original for that last one...

Rest in peace, Carl Wilson.