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In Reply to: RE: How/why is Brian Wilson a "genius'? posted by Maniac on May 11, 2012 at 18:46:02
He wrote a book of music about 50 years ago that is still being heard and enjoyed. There is a very short list of writers/arrangers that have done the same.
How do you define "genius"?
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"Genius" is often used inappropriately. The OP title is an example of this. If we're talking about Mozart then certainly few would disagree (unless they're ignorant or apathetic to great music) that Mozart was a music "genius".
"an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains."
I stand by my statement that Brian Wilson was exceptional/genius in his music. His music from the 60's is distinctive and original in it's production values. Drugs and mental problems robbed him of doing more.
Can only a classical composer be genius?
Musical genius occurs at all times and all places. I would never suggest that Brian Wilson's music was the equal of Mozart's, but then, he had much less craft. I agree that he was a musical genius and sometimes wonder what he would have done had he been born into an era in which his gift could have been properly developed. (Not to mention what would have happened if he hadn't fried his brain with LSD.)
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