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For those unfamiliar, The MusiCares Foundation, Inc. was established back in 1989 by the Recording Academy. The purpose of the organization is to function as a place for musicians to turn to in time of crisis, focusing resources and attention on human service issues impacting welfare and health of the music community. The MusiCares Foundation’s programs include outreach, leadership activities, financial assistance, and addiction recovery. I’d have to imagine that almost everyone that knows rock and roll is familiar with the fact that BRIAN WILSON was one of the founders of the infamous Beach Boys. Perhaps just as interesting is the fact of WILSON philanthropic side. His support of Neal Young’s Bridge School Concert, ), the Adopt-a-Minefield Benefit, and the Carl Wilson Foundation for cancer research are just few. “Musicares: A Tribute to Brian Wilson”, recorded February 11, 2005, serves as a record to BRIAN WILSON activities and honor. With performances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Richie Sambora, Jamie Cullum with Fred Martin & The Levite Camp, Barenaked Ladies, John Legend, Backstreet Boys, Shelby Lynne, Michael McDonald & Billy Preston, Jeff Beck, Earth Wind & Fire, Darlene Love, The Brian Wilson Band, and Brian Wilson himself, the performance is chalked with variety. The show kicks off with the Red Hot Chili Peppers performing a revved of version of “I Get Around”. Flea lays down a solid baseline that the bands jams right through the song to. Richie Sambora takes the stage next with a rocking version of “City Blues”, cranking out some really cool lead guitar. “Sail on Sailor” is performed by Jamie Cullum with Fred Martin and the Levite Camp adding a gospel-like twist that worked very well. Barenaked Ladies stepped up to the mike next with the only non-Beach Boys song of the night entitled “Brian Wilson”. The band managed to blend their own song (“Brian Wilson”) nicely into “Til I Die”. Next, John Legend offers a memorable and soulful performance of “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times.” The Backstreet Boys perform “When I Grow Up To Be A Man” with brilliant harmonies. This performance was more than impressive, and I’m by no means a Backstreet Boys fan. “Surfer Girl” is performed by Shelby Lynn, followed by Michael MacDonald and Billy Preston grooving to “Don’t Worry Baby:” If you’re remotely familiar with Billy Preston’s keyboard work, you know this song turned out just fine. The legendary Jeff Beck hit the stage with a virtual instrumental version of “Surfs Up”, then jammed right into “Surfin’ USA” with Jeff Foskett on vocals. Both songs were excellent. “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)” was sung by Earth Wind & Fire. The vocal melodies were nice, but many will miss the ever-so-absent brass section of the band that became so familiarized with the name. Next Darlene Love pulls out a great version of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”. The Brian Wilson Band then kicks it in with “Pet Sounds”, followed by BRIAN WILSON coming onstage himself and performing “Heroes and Villains” and “Good Vibrations”, both performed very well. Rounding out the show, the entire cast is featured performing (“Fun. Fun, Fun” and “Love and Mercy”), though I did not notice the Red Hot Chili Peppers during the encore. I have to admit, the DVD was not only interesting, but fun to watch. Depending on your preference in music genre, you’re sure to find a favorite. All performances were done well and the sound and camera angles are of no lesser quality. This is definitely a must own for Brian Wilson fans and perhaps rock and roll in general.
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