Brian Wilson: Smile - Live [DVD] [2005] [NTSC]

Well, Brian Wilson, Our Prayers have been answered, the Heroes (Brian and his truly amazing band) have finally overcome the Villains (Mike Love) and all the other doubters to give us all some wonderful good vibrations. Many thanks to Brians band for giving him the confidence to not only finish the Smile project along with help from Van Dyke Parkes but to perform it live first in London to an expectant audience from all corners of the world. Its taken a long time but wow what a performance from a truly magnificant band who perform Brians masterpiece so perfectly. Its a shame that this band wasn't around in 1967. A true masterpiece by a musical genius.

Okay, listener. Do you like a challenge? Do you like it now and then. Here's one for you.This is demanding stuff. It takes its time to settle, and the more you listen you give it, the better you understand Brian Wilson Wicked witt...in its best understanding. This is amazing to listen to.And again, listen to the well-rehearsed band. They are good, to say the least.With "Smile" you have 45 minutes of not only entertaining, but also challenging music. So have a go, pour up some good wine and light the candlelights. A very good time is awaiting for you.BO

I wait almost seven years to buy this product, because It was too expensive, but one month ago I found it at a cheaper price, so I bought it! It surprise me! The documentary is a dream come true and the performance is excellent, also the interviews, and the sound is far better than expected!! It had a mini poster and detailed notes! I recomend this product to every Brian Wilson/Beach boys fan!Well done, RHINO!!!

Found this really interesting, 37 years to complete a project. You get to see Brian struggling with himself, but without the support of friends and family, this project would not have been completed.

Delivered on time in perfect condition. It's been a long time coming but after 30-odd years it was worth the wait. Brilliant performances from a world class band, and Brian - words cannot describe this immensly talented man. A wonderful recording ..

This is a great album and it should have been released years before shame Brian canned it for so long.

Incredible live performance equalling a studio recording in so many ways.

Yet again the Allmusic site got it wrong, when intimating that the Smile music is in no way whatsoever, momentous. The critic didn't seem to appreciate the obvious that this was created - if not finished - almost 4 decades ago. Almost 4 decades of assimilation, so that the great innovations are commonplace. No, it's not momentous on its release NOW, but is not revealed as not momentous. It is momentous music dreamed up before the artistically incredible '68-'69 and all that was less incredible since. A pity that it comes out now in this lesser form, and mainly, so, so very late.