The masters of the song greet the genius who reinvented harmony
The sea has been a bit more peaceful since Wednesday. The waves that once shaken the sound of the boys on the beach now bring the memory of their brighter pandera.
Brian Wilson, the man behind classics like God knows it alone, California girls AND Good vibrationsleft at 82 years old. The news, published by the family, left the world of music in mourning and reverence.
Although the cause of death has not been revealed, it was public that decent dementia had been diagnosed in the early 2024. But none of this erases the impact of its existence. Rather the opposite.
The artist’s departure rekindled, in colleagues and fans, the recognition of a talent that never adapted to easy molds and, therefore, became eternal.
One of the first to speak was Elton John, who did not save the affection or memories. On his Instagram, the singer published an old photo together with Wilson in a study. In the caption, he not only enhanced the musician, but also his friend.
“He had my greatest influence as a composer. A musical genius, a revolutionary. A real giant.” And he added with an emotional memory: “He sang” someone saved my life tonight “in a tribute in 2003. It was one of the most extraordinary moments of my career”.
Brian Wilson was the type that musicians listen to with the pencil in hand and closed eyes. Each layer of sound, every vocal arrangement, every harmonic choice has revealed a mind that has seen further.
Bob Dylan, another master of the pen and the song, simply summarized his pain: “I thought that every year I listened and admired his genius. Rest in peace, dear Brian.”
Nancy Sinatra, who divided the microphones with him California girlsHe declared that singing next to the beaches was “one of the greatest emotions of my life”. Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood said that all those who love music should thank for Brian’s “magical and brilliant touch”.
And he used an expression that summarizes the general sensation: “A great loss of the world”.
Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon, did not spare words to describe the size of the idol:
“It was our American Mozart. A unique genius of another world.” The musician also remembered Brian’s human side the generosity, kindness and rare sensitivity, the qualities that overflowed his songs and his gestures behind the scenarios.
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Brian Wilson was not just a leader of the band or a composer. He was an architect of emotion. A man who has challenged the pop formulas by putting his soul as the main tool. Their records were not only albums, but experiences.
Pet southsPublished in 1966, it is perhaps the clearest example: an class of agreement, artistic courage and humanity.
He faced the internal demons, yes. Disorders, crises and silences. But paradoxically, his music has always concerned the light on young people, love, hope and melancholy. Brian Wilson understood first of all that pop music could be simple without being superficial, deep without dense, accessible without being a USA.
Now that it is gone, the certainty that his work will remain alive. Not only on playlists, but in artists formed, the hearts he touched and the ocean of the notes that he let it drift forever.
Because if there is a sound capable of crossing time, it is what comes from the heart. And in this, Brian Wilson has always been unsurpassed.
Source: Terra
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
