Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin

"Wilson’s new record, Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin, may be the summer’s most stunning mash-up, a marriage of two of popular music’s most influential and well-loved composers — New York sophistication meets SoCal rapture — that casts both in a new light. Tackling everything from standards ('It Ain’t Necessarily So,' 'Someone to Watch Over Me') to little-known rarities, Wilson has created gorgeous and unexpected arrangements that strip away decades of familiarity. 'They’re unlike anything I’ve heard before,' says Adam Gershwin, George and Ira’s great-nephew, who helps manage George’s estate. 'But I would expect nothing less from Brian.' Wilson was around 5 years old when he first heard 'Rhapsody in Blue.' 'All I remember is I loved it,' he says. And when he began writing his own music, it was Gershwin who 'inspired me to write good harmonies.' Adam Gershwin believes his great-uncle and Brian to be kindred spirits" (Aaron Gell, "His Pet Sound," New York, 8/9/10).

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