I have always absorbed the music on a purely emotional level. It gives me a feeling of peace and happiness. The music speaks to me in a way that is hard to put into words. Even in Brian's smaller masterpieces such as "SOLAR SYSTEM" from the underrated "THE BEACH BOYS LOVE YOU" subtle key changes appear effortlessly and without false dramatic effect. Though I have tried, it is very difficult to analyze "GOD ONLY KNOWS" on a technical level without the understanding that there is something otherworldly about the song just as Bach's music has a mystery in every measure. In the documentary "I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES"(1995) Tom Petty compares him to Beethoven I would also add Mozart and especially Bach. It is now in vogue for musicians and civilians to recognize the brilliance of Brian's composing, arranging, producing and vocal talents. I kind of approached it backwards, I guess, because I was into their current sound before I ever listened to any of the oldies. When in '72 they had a new album called "CARL AND THE PASSIONS/ SO TOUGH" I was so glad to get to hear new music by them. After that I had to find every album by the group I could find. The place was Carnegie Hall and the music, much of it from "SUNFLOWER", and "SURF"S UP" was exhilarating and uplifting. One year later, I first saw the Beach Boys in concert. It was and is still my solace, my refuge from the cold world. I started listening to Brian Wilson's music in 1970 when I was 11. Hopefully I can answer that question by telling you a bit about myself. In the years past before this harmonic reconvergance took place, people used to ask me this question, "Why would a Jazz musician be so devoted to the surf sound of the Beach Boys"? It used to be that this was seen as an odd combination but in recent times the appreciation of Brian Wilson as a major musical force has grown, and with his return to the stage, the awareness of his artistry and his place as a national treasure has been acknowledged. Parallel to my career as a musical dietary technician is my passion for the music of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.
My job is to supply the atmosphere with melodies and chords. I am the guy in the tuxedo, sitting in the corner playing piano while you eat, drink and enjoy your evening. I am known by the names James, Jack, Charles, Tony and a few others but most people call me Jez.
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