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March 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
R.I.P. Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine has died. The session drumming legend was 90. What a life. What a legacy. If he wasn’t the most prolific sessioneer skinsman he was certainly the most successful of the busy-schedule players. A part of one of the greatest groups of all time – The Wrecking Crew (not a band as such, a collective […]Archive
December 13, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Love & Mercy [OST]
Various Artists: Music From Love & Mercy: The Life, Love and Genius of Brain Wilson Capitol The film is wonderful, a favourite from this year and one of the key ingredients is this score and accompanying soundtrack. The score is created by Atticus Ross, I say created (as well as composed) because he weaves moments […]Archive
June 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Love & Mercy: Film
Love & Mercy Director: Bill Pohlad Battle Mountain Films/River Road Entertainment/Roadside Attractions The perfect music biopic is nearly movie myth but Love & Mercy doesn’t get anything wrong – it’s as good as a narrative vehicle around Brian Wilson’s musical career (and psychological baggage) could be. It includes everything that must be included – we […]Archive
November 4, 2011 by Simon Sweetman