Van Dyke Parks, David Leaf and Brian Wilson

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Gary Calamar

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Delve into the music and mythology of Brian Wilson's SMiLE with award-winning writer/producer/director and Beach Boy historian David Leaf. Leaf will discuss his most recent project &quotBeautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE&quot which airs on Showtime, October 5th. The documentary coincides with the release of the legendary, unreleased follow up to Pet Sounds -- 37 years in the making: SMiLE (on Nonesuch Records). Recently Brian Wilson performed the complete SMiLE album in the UK to rave reviews and performs &quothis teenage symphony to God.&quot at Disney Hall in Los Angels on November 2 and 3.<br><br>

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