Concert Review

One of the best shows I have seen in the last 6 years, (it is actually 2 shows), has to be Brian Wilson and his band. At a local venue in the Philadelphia area, he performed the album that took over 35 years to finish - SMILE.
Although there are more then 5 members in the current band like there was in the original Beach Boys, one can only marvel at the genius that is Brian Wilson.
The harmonies and intricate threading of melodies in the songs from this album are truly a wonder to hear. It is no wonder that the Beatles felt threatened by Brian. Had this album been finished in the 60's, even Sgt Pepper would not have beat it.
Then a year later he and the band returned to perform the complete Pet Sounds album at the same venue. Again it is plain to see how this album inspired the Beatles to do more, bigger and better recordings.These two shows are on my top 10 list of over 400 shows I have seen in the last 6 years and I will remember them always