Brian Wilson
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The General Grant, a clipper, met a tragic fate on May 4th, 1866 when it crashed into the cliffs of the Auckland Islands, carrying 83 passengers and a reported 2,576 ounces of gold. What happened to the gold? Robbie, a Southland sheep farmer, harbours suspicions that his uncle, a renowned treasure hunter, salvaged the treasure from this wreckage. Unfortunately, the truth died with his uncle, leaving Robbie with a lingering question. His obsession...
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"When you play with fire you get burnt," as Danny and his son Sean discover. The turbulent 1970s in Northern Ireland - fraught with shootings, bombings, and rioting ― left indelible scars on their lives. Their story presents a poignant narrative of a time when homes, families, and lives were mercilessly obliterated.Haunted by a dark, violent past, Danny seeks solace for his family by leaving a home turf marked by upheaval. But is truly running away...
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As the pages of life turn, we journey through the ever-changing seasons of the soul. Spring whispers of new beginnings, budding with the promise of growth and renewal. In summer's warmth, we bask in the fullness of our experiences, savouring moments of joy and abundance. Autumn arrives, painting our path with the colours of reflection and transition, as we gather the wisdom of the years gone by. And in the stillness of winter, we find solace in the...
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This is a great book to pick up over a cup of coffee as the stories are short and entertaining. Brian Wilsons short stories have been described as being like a box of chocolates, each one being delightful but quite different. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are thought provoking, and there is a story for everyone. Hold on tight as Wilson takes you on a journey through life. Look out for the twists and turns on the way. Wilson has been...
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Cofundador de los Beach Boys, Wilson compuso buena parte de la atemporal banda sonora del pop más lisérgico, y no solo apto para surferos, de los años sesenta. Con especial cuidado en la armonización de sus canciones y exquisito paladar para la instrumentación, sus letras nos transportan desde su más indolente vitalismo playero y asilvestrado jipismo a las vertiginosas simas por las que se precipitara, en caída libre, este genio torturado.
Sus...
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For anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, "Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics" is the best resource. This book is written with the novice in mind, providing easy-to-follow directions that make learning fun and approachable. Regardless of your prior musical experience, this tutorial will enable you to rapidly grasp the fundamentals of harmonica playing. The...
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For anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, "Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics" is the best resource. This book is written with the novice in mind, providing easy-to-follow directions that make learning fun and approachable. Regardless of your prior musical experience, this tutorial will enable you to rapidly grasp the fundamentals of harmonica playing.
The...
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Brian Wilson ist genialer Musiker, der uns unzählige Welthits wie "Surfin USA" oder "Good Vibrations" und das Jahrhundertalbum "Pet Sounds" geschenkt hat. Der amerikanische Rolling Stone hat ihn unter die 20 wichtigsten Künstler aller Zeiten gewählt. Brian Wilson ist auch ein labiler Mensch, der sich mit Tabletten, Drogen und Alkohol immer wieder in Zonen bewegt hat, aus der man ohne fremde Hilfe nicht heil herauskommt. Viele Jahre verschwand Brian...
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312 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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"The memoirs of the legendary co-founder of the Beach Boys offer insights into his difficult relationship with his father, the women in his life, his parenting experiences, and the events that inspired his music"--NoveList.
"As a cofounding member of the Beach Boys in the 1960s, Brian Wilson created some of the most groundbreaking and timeless popular music ever recorded. With intricate harmonies, symphonic structures, and wide-eyed lyrics that explored...
10) Dirty Computer
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Janelle Monae is one of the most unique artists in music today, with a sound and visuals that many compare to Prince. Her highly anticipated third full-length album was introduced with the buzzworthy singles Make Me Feel and Django Jane.
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1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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While battling lymphoma, Clark has discovered a burgeoning movement that uses burial to conserve and restore natural areas, forgoing typical funeral practices that stress the ecosystem. Boldly facing his mortality, Clark and his partner Jane have become passionate about green burial, compelled by both the environmental benefits and the idea that one can remain within the cycle of life, rather than being cut off from it.
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1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Documentary celebrating the explosion of popular music that came out of LA's Laurel Canyon in the mid-'60s as folk went electric and the Byrds, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and the Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound. Featuring Jakob Dylan, the film includes conversations and performances with Brian Wilson (the Beach Boys), Michelle Phillips (the Mamas & the Papas), Stephen Stills (Buffalo Springfield), David Crosby, Roger...
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1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Join The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, Al Jardine and others.