What's Your SMiLE Ritual?

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

What's everyone else gonna do before they SMiLE?

I'm gonna fast, food and music, for 24 hours, to "drain the crap" from my system.

Then, I'm going to delete all my boots from my PC, I won't be needing them anymore.

Then, right before it arrives, one last listen to Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper, before they fall to numbers 2 and 3 on my top 10 RELEASED albums.

Then, some Van Dyke Parks, First "Song Cycle", Then "Clang..."

Then, the package should arrive...

On the 30th, I will leave the forum for a week, so I don't hear any BS, only SMiLE

[JohnMill]

Well I was going to wait a week or so before I posted this but since someone else decided to draw first blood on this topic here goes:

The following should all be taken for the facetious jargon it is:

Countdown to 11-1-11

My suggestion is we handle this like the yahoos handled getting prepared for 01-01-00: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
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IF YOU ARE RECEIVING SMiLE IN THE MAIL:

1) Take time this week to craft a nice landing pad for your SMiLE set.  Designate somewhere soft for it to land, perhaps put out a prominent welcome mat or floor mat with a note to the posty to "Drop SMiLE here".  Of course make sure your landing pad is well out of the way of rain, snow or roaming animals.

2) Always take precautions: Do not assume that your mailman will be courteous enough to ring your doorbell alerting you that SMiLE has arrived.  For those of us who don't plan to be home during postal delivery hours either have SMiLE delivered to where you're going to be or follow the directions in the previous step.

IF YOU ARE BUYING SMiLE IN-STORE:

1) Pre-Order, Pre-Order, Pre-Order.  Especially if you are opting for the box set as many chain stores do not carry archival box sets.

2) Come prepared with several items: First craft some Brian Wilson or Beach Boys badges.  If your local music retailer has no idea what SMiLE is offer them a badge.  Remember to remind them that it comes with one free surf rescue a year.

3) Another essential item to have in hand are some sleeves of random loathed acts from years past (you be the judge to whom these acts are).  When your retailer is not looking place these sleeves over the compact discs of competing acts.  Fulfill the prophecy, Advance the conspiracy!

4) If the happy in-store display piece is not featured prominently in your local music retailer make the necessary adjustments.  The happy in-store display piece should be front and center.

5) Turn your attention to the cd racks: Maneuver past THE BEACH BOYS titles* until you reach the titles labeled THE BEATLES.  Move these cds to the back of the store where nobody can find them.  No further explanation needed

6*) It should go without saying that if copious copies of SMiLE cannot be found in the standard cd racks in addition to the new releases section make the adjustment.  SMiLE music should be accessable and easy to find.

7) Make sure to thank your local music retailer with a big grin and a coupon to The Radiant Radish.

UNBOXING A SMILE:

1) If you are picking up your SMiLE in-store resist the temptation to unbox SMiLE in your car.  You'll be dealing with limited space and more than likely the only instrument you'll have to tackle the packaging with are your keys.  Place SMiLE in the back seat where it can rest undisturbed (It should go without saying do not take any children or pets along on this particular mission!) until you return home.

2) If you are having your SMiLE delivered try to rescue it from the elements as quickly as possible.  Bring it into your home and set it down in a room temperature climate controlled area.

3) There are many YouTube videos available as to how to properly unbox a cd or box set without doing damage to the packaging.  Obviously you'll want to avoid any type of scratches to the packaging that either scissors or a knife can leave.  Consult these videos, find an appropriate point of entry and get that shrinkwrap out of there.

4) Make sure your hands are clean as to not to leave any fingerprints on the various inserts.  In particular handle the poster with care as I'm sure at some point you'll want to head down to your local print shop and have them make you a color copy to hang on your wall as the original copy should be kept as part of the SMiLE package.

5) Digital Copy: The digital copy is extremely key here as it will be free from any type of damage that may occur to your hard copy of the set.  Bottom line: The Digital Copy Is Your Friend!

LISTENING TO SMILE:

1) Obviously how every person wants to approach this is optional but some suggestions:  Take the phone off the hook, make sure the non-believers (other family members) are tucked away somewhere so that you can enjoy your SMiLE in complete and total tranquility.

2) Raise both arms skywards and repeat after me: Fulfill the prophecy, live the dream!

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Ah, Perfect I'll add those to my list of things

My SMiLE is getting delivered, any idea when the "Iron Horse" Normally arrives in NY?

[Shady]

Fantastic post, JohnMill

[rab2591]

Fantastic post, JohnMill

Seconded!

[Jay]

1. Load the entire 5 cd box set onto my mp3 player(hopefully a new Cowon i9).

2. Wait until it is late at night and I am the only one still awake.

3. Shut my bedroom door and turn off all the lights.

4. Discard the box and liner notes until I have listened to the complete set. I want nothing to distract me from the music.

5. Set the volume to the highest it will go. I want the group to sing Our Prayer right through my ears and into my brain.

6. Listen to all 5 cd's EXCEPT for the 1967 version of Surf's Up.

7. After I have listened to the rest of the set, only then will I listen to the 1967 version of Surf's Up.

8. Possibly cry.

9. Get down on my knees, and thank the good Lord for allowing me to briefly intrude upon a genius working on his masterpiece.

10. Repeat the last three steps.

[sidewinder572]

1. Pre order from Best Buy when store pickup is available

2. On 11/01 head over to Best Buy to pick up the box set

3. stop by a farm and pick up some goats

4. When arriving at home clear living room floor

5. draw pentagram on floor and light candles around me

6. hold box up and give thanks to the dark lord.

7. open box place side one of vinyl on

8. during "Prayer" initiate blood sacrifice

9. after side 3 blood sacrifice is complete

10. listen to rest throughout the day

11. clean living room before gf gets home

[Shady]

 

[stack-o-tracks]

I willing be dropping acid on the beach. Its the only way to truly experience the music.

[runnersdialzero]

Then, I'm going to delete all my boots from my PC, I won't be needing them anymore.

o okay.

[Mark H.]

1. Pick up set at music store.
2. Stop at drive through and get a large bucket of fried chicken.
3. Stop at "handy mart" and get a cheap 6-pack.
4. Pick up Baskin Robbins ice cream cake.
5. Roll a big one - light said big one.
6. Blast off.

[runnersdialzero]

When I first got into this music, I delivered papers. I associate the two strongly. Mayhaps I should deliver some papers. Alas, I am 900 miles from home right now *cries*

[stack-o-tracks]

When I first got into this music, I delivered papers. I associate the two strongly. Mayhaps I should deliver some papers. Alas, I am 900 miles from home right now *cries*

900 miles from home AND you dont have any papers to deliver

[runnersdialzero]

When I first got into this music, I delivered papers. I associate the two strongly. Mayhaps I should deliver some papers. Alas, I am 900 miles from home right now *cries*

900 miles from home AND you dont have any papers to deliver

[Jay]

I willing be dropping acid on the beach. Its the only way to truly experience the music.

Send me some?   

[JohnMill]

This is just about the saddest thing ever.  I can't deal  

Oh look acid! 

[Jay]

 

[Iron Horse-Apples]

I don't smoke anymore, cigarettes or anything else, but every once in a while, when the occasion arises we get a bit of weed in. Well, suffice to say you can't get more of an occasion than SMiLE's release.

Now I'm getting the box, but it won't arrive for awhile after the release date, so I'll be buying the 2CD set in the interim.

In the day's before, I'll be clearing out the shed, I can't and won't smoke in the house. I'll dig out my old CD walkman and make sure it has batteries.

On the morning, I'll roll a purfect-e-ley hu-uge Camberwell Carrot (utlilising at least 12 papers) I'll put this to one side.

I'll be outside the shop as it opens. I'll tell the disinterested shop assistant how I've waited 23 years for this day. I'll video myself purchasing it and skip merrily out of the shop and down the street.

Get home, make  a cup of tea. Do a poo if necessary.

Unwrap the cellophane, savour the moment, load disk 1 into the walkman and enter the shed.

Sit, cue track 1

Light spliff

Hit play.

[letsmakeit31]

Well I don't need drugs . I will be outside my local HMV before it's opened drinking skinny latte, Buy the 2cd set (unfortunately can't afford 5cd box set ) Burn 2cd's via Itunes onto my Ipod. Take a walk to the River Thames look, listen, Vibrate, & Smile . Or if weather is poor walk home via bakers, Get some home made biscuits, Get home put kettle on make Strong Tea,  drip & eat biscuits then press play & Smile. Very Simple I know but good enough for me    

[willy]

11. Divorce the wife and let her have full custody of the kids before October 31st. NOTHING must distract from SMiLE Day, Year Zero.

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Well I don't need drugs . I will be outside my local HMV before it's opened drinking skinny latte, Buy the 2cd set (unfortunately can't afford 5cd box set ) Burn 2cd's via Itunes onto my Ipod. Take a walk to the River Thames look, listen, Vibrate, & Smile . Or if weather is poor walk home via bakers, Get some home made biscuits, Get home put kettle on make Strong Tea,  drip & eat biscuits then press play & Smile. Very Simple I know but good enough for me    

I don't need to smoke, but it's SMiLE, so it would be impolite not to. And take it from me, if it sounds good straight, well.........

It's what the music was designed for. IMO, listening to SMiLE straight is like buying a Ferrari and driving it at 2mph.

Though may I reiiterate, that's my opinion, I know some of you are touchy about stuff like that.

[37!ws]

My ritual? I've been having a countdown-to-TSS on my Facebook page, each day represented by a YouTube video representing some of the worst, most questionable, and most embarrassing moments from The Beach Boys (group or solo). I started since 50 days back -- and believe me, it was hard to narrow it down to 50. My reasoning: load yourself up with some really awful Beach Boys stuff to make TSS even THAT MUCH BETTER.

Only problem: those clips of Brian on The New Leave It To Beaver were taken down.

[rab2591]

Has anyone de-friended you yet?!

[Jimmie_R]

My ritual? I've been having a countdown-to-TSS on my Facebook page, each day represented by a YouTube video representing some of the worst, most questionable, and most embarrassing moments from The Beach Boys (group or solo). I started since 50 days back -- and believe me, it was hard to narrow it down to 50. My reasoning: load yourself up with some really awful Beach Boys stuff to make TSS even THAT MUCH BETTER.

Only problem: those clips of Brian on The New Leave It To Beaver were taken down.

Those clips would be awsome to see! Add me if you want! Jimmie Rudolfsson

[Andrew G. Doe]

What's everyone else gonna do before they SMiLE?

Eat a lot, sleep a lot, brush 'em like crazy. Run a lot do a lot, never be lazy. Then I'll be in great shape.