What shall we expect from the GRAMMY performance?

[Justin]

I get the idea Al Jardine doesn't think too highly of Foster the People.

More like he's never heard of them before he was introduced to them for this gig?

[Awesoman]

Sorry if this has already been posted but there are encouraging words here from Al on the new album - http://awards.music.yahoo.com/blog/192-beach-boy-al-jardine-previews-epic-grammy-reunion-performance;_ylt=AgKVT5KVo1_.PBqvW1_gXQpnyCUv

I am so excited! Like a child!

"I'm getting that PET SOUNDS feeling right now.." 

Somehow I'm leaning more towards Summer In Paradise...

[Lowbacca]

Sorry if this has already been posted but there are encouraging words here from Al on the new album - http://awards.music.yahoo.com/blog/192-beach-boy-al-jardine-previews-epic-grammy-reunion-performance;_ylt=AgKVT5KVo1_.PBqvW1_gXQpnyCUv

I am so excited! Like a child!

"I'm getting that PET SOUNDS feeling right now.." 

Somehow I'm leaning more towards Summer In Paradise...

Somehow I don't think so... Brian now comes from a string of moderate critical successes with 'tasteful' solo albums, I'd imagine they'd want to equal that - meaning: promoting and selling their reunion album as art, not as another CD you could take to the beach in your woody. They're out for critical acclaim (besides the fun).

After seeing pictures and footage of them at the Grammy rehearsals I'm slowly getting a good feeling about their new recordings... 

[jimmy1949]

I sure hope Whitney Houston's death doesn't screw anything up time-wise...someone's gonna get cut if there is some kind of tribute.

[Awesoman]

Sorry if this has already been posted but there are encouraging words here from Al on the new album - http://awards.music.yahoo.com/blog/192-beach-boy-al-jardine-previews-epic-grammy-reunion-performance;_ylt=AgKVT5KVo1_.PBqvW1_gXQpnyCUv

I am so excited! Like a child!

"I'm getting that PET SOUNDS feeling right now.." 

Somehow I'm leaning more towards Summer In Paradise...

Somehow I don't think so... Brian now comes from a string of moderate critical successes with 'tasteful' solo albums, I'd imagine they'd want to equal that -

...with another Disney album?   

Seriously though, this new album can't be worse than Summer In Paradise; but it sure as hell won't be no Pet Sounds.

I sure hope Whitney Houston's death doesn't screw anything up time-wise...someone's gonna get cut if there is some kind of tribute.

Yeah, the GRAMMYS are already packed full of performances.  Still, it is a given her passing will be acknowledged somehow. 

[Mr. Wilson]

Whitney Houston died..?

[Wrightfan]

Whitney Houston died..?

Yup. Just broke a few hours ago. Died at the hotel where they are having the pre-grammy gala.

[Awesoman]

GRAMMY party now memorial.

http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dies-grammy-party-now-memorial

[Shady]

GRAMMY party now memorial.

http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dies-grammy-party-now-memorial

As long as it doesn't effect the Grammy show were good

[meltedwhiskeyinmyhand]

GRAMMY party now memorial.

http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dies-grammy-party-now-memorial

As long as it doesn't effect the Grammy show were good

No telling what they are putting together

[Zach95]

This is so unbelievably exciting.  I'm sure Whitney's death won't take anything away from the Beach Boys' performance, don't worry. They've rehearsed too long, promoted too much, and gotten over too many arguments for their performance to be squashed now. This will truly be epic.

EDIT: So the Grammy show WILL be affected, there will be a tribute to Whitney Houston. We'll see how this plays out. As long as it doesn't overpower the Beach Boys' performance (which I guess undoubtedly it will, oh well), I'll be happy.

EDIT Again!: Jennifer Hudson will be singing a tribute, and that will be all. Looks like the Beach Boys have nothing to be worried about, they'll steal the show 

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/02/grammys-2012-whitney-houston-tribute-to-be-sung-by-jennifer-hudson-.html

[CarCrazyCutie]

I sure hope Whitney Houston's death doesn't screw anything up time-wise...someone's gonna get cut if there is some kind of tribute.

Exactly what I was just thinking/fearing when I heard. Even though I'm not a fan I definitely feel bad about her, but not bad enough to see things screwed up for the Boys. Hopefully they cut Taylor Swift

[Jay]

Beach Boy Al Jardine Previews Epic Grammy Reunion Performance: http://awards.music.yahoo.com/blog/192-beach-boy-al-jardine-previews-epic-grammy-reunion-performance

[Shady]

Tomorrow is Beach Boys night kids, hope to see you all here 

[endofposts]

I got the idea Al didn't care for Foster the People because how can anyone not have heard "Pumped Up Kicks"?  It was played all over the place a few months ago. Although perhaps Al somehow avoided it, or didn't know they were the ones who sang the song (nobody ID's song and artist on radio anymore).  Or he heard the one song and not the rest of their stuff.  But it struck me he wasn't that impressed by their lead singer.  He highly praised Maroon 5's singer, but just said the Foster guy was "pleasant."  There was just something about how he talked about them.  Though it's nice he "likes" them on Facebook if it is true that either he simply hasn't heard much of them and is waiting to see if they're more than a 1-hit wonder, doesn't know them at all, or isn't actually that impressed but is just trying to be nice.  Facebook is good that way.  

I hope the Beach Boys show those kids a thing or two.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Man, I'm more excited for the album now!
"Pet Sounds Vibe"?
I'm not expecting much? But as we know, Brian is full of suprises! Maybe now that SMiLE's out we got the 66-67 Brian back?

[NatureShowInStereo]

Cool to see Al comparing the latest sessions to Pet Sounds, but I'm not expecting Pet Sounds 2 or anything. If it's not tacky Beach Boys, I'll be happy no matter how 'bad' it is. If it sounds like a good effort was made to put a footnote on their career to set their legacy, I will be a happy man.

[Wirestone]

Man, I'm more excited for the album now!
"Pet Sounds Vibe"?
I'm not expecting much? But as we know, Brian is full of suprises! Maybe now that SMiLE's out we got the 66-67 Brian back?

Not a surprise to people following BW, particularly.

The last big batch of released BW tunes was TLOS. Even in demo form, a lot of those were classic mid-60s sounding tunes. Good Kind of Love, FSBMSG, Oh Mi Amor, Just Like Me and You -- all had a fresh openness to them that suggests BW's best work from that era. It's only natural to think that Brian has continued composing in this vein, given that he's said he thinks TLOS is his one of his best solo records.

And let's face it, the record is going to rise and fall based on his contributions. With Carl gone, Mike and Al seem content to let BW and his band lead the way musically (as long as Mike gets to write some lyrics and contribute a tune or two). So it may well be excellent.

[Justin]

Let's refrain from mentioning Whitney's death any further shall we?

I don't want to see her death belittled to a footnote as the cause of a shorten telecast that effected our favorite band's time slot.

[The Heartical Don]

Let's refrain from mentioning Whitney's death any further shall we?

I don't want to see her death belittled to a footnote as the cause of a shorten telecast that effected our favorite band's time slot.

I agree. I am a true BW/BBs aficionado for 40 years now. I don't own one single record by Whitney. But I wouldn't feel let down, or disappointed, even if the BBs reunion at the Grammys were canceled, and a graceful form of a tribute to the late ms. Houston would be broadcast instead. I would feel very egotistical if I would think otherwise.

There are things in life that justly overrule other things - and the latter category includes the official reunion of your favourite group of musicians.

[Lowbacca]

I got the idea Al didn't care for Foster the People because how can anyone not have heard "Pumped Up Kicks"?  It was played all over the place a few months ago.

I myself hadn't heard it until a few days ago (when I was checking them out because of their Grammy appearance with the Pendletones).

[AndrewHickey]

I got the idea Al didn't care for Foster the People because how can anyone not have heard "Pumped Up Kicks"?  It was played all over the place a few months ago.

I myself hadn't heard it until a few days ago (when I was checking them out because of their Grammy appearance with the Pendletones).

I still haven't heard it as far as I know. And while my wife tells me I've heard (and disliked) the Maroon Five, I have no memory of ever hearing them, either. It's surprisingly easy to be completely ignorant of modern pop music.

[Rocker]

Too bad what happened to Whitney. In terms of the Beach Boys' appearance, they can't cancel it as it was too big a part of the Grammy promotion. Maybe they'll dedicade their part to her or change the setlist and add God Only Knows as a tribute to her. I can't imagine them cancelling it though


Not BB related: I think it would be cool if they could get Dolly Parton to sing her "I will always love you" as a tribute to Whitney.

[Zach95]

I understand the death of Whitney Houston is tragic, and that she was a brilliant performer and singer that contributed so much to the music industry.  However, like Michael Jackson, I believe it is safe to assume her death involved substance abuse considering she was only 48.  That's not admirable. That's not brave or courageous.  You can say what you want about the pressures of being famous and bringing in millions of dollars but when it comes down to it, Whitney Houston, like Brian Wilson, severely abused certain substances.  Unlike Brian, she could not overcome this, though many many people tried helping her. It's very sad.

Saying this, I do not feel cold or heartless saying that I WOULD be severely disappointed if the Beach Boys' performance was severely affected by her death.  I'm sorry, but when some celebrity overdoses the night before my favorite band is going to play together for the first time in however many years I'm not about to say, "Oh it's okay, I'll see them some other time." Call me what you'd like, but that's me.

In any event, it appears as though all will end well for all the performances.  Take a look at this article. Apparently two minutes and thirty seconds were left open for the show, and Jennifer Hudson will be headlining a tribute to Houston at some point without affecting other performances time slots. 

http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/davis-339974-houston-hotel.html

[filledeplage]

I understand the death of Whitney Houston is tragic, and that she was a brilliant performer and singer that contributed so much to the music industry.  However, like Michael Jackson, I believe it is safe to assume her death involved substance abuse considering she was only 48.  That's not admirable. That's not brave or courageous.  You can say what you want about the pressures of being famous and bringing in millions of dollars but when it comes down to it, Whitney Houston, like Brian Wilson, severely abused certain substances.  Unlike Brian, she could not overcome this, though many many people tried helping her. It's very sad.

Saying this, I do not feel cold or heartless saying that I WOULD be severely disappointed if the Beach Boys' performance was severely affected by her death.  I'm sorry, but when some celebrity overdoses the night before my favorite band is going to play together for the first time in however many years I'm not about to say, "Oh it's okay, I'll see them some other time." Call me what you'd like, but that's me.

In any event, it appears as though all will end well for all the performances.  Take a look at this article. Apparently two minutes and thirty seconds were left open for the show, and Jennifer Hudson will be headlining a tribute to Houston at some point without affecting other performances time slots. 

http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/davis-339974-houston-hotel.html

Unfortunately, this tragedy affects all walks of life, at every social level.  Her passing will overshadow the event and there is little doubt of that,  And our Boys are adults and will take this all in their customary, graceful stride. 

Maybe some good will come from her passing, as the gathering of all this talent will generate some activism to marshall their collective power to either empower more research into recovery and identify young people in the music business who are at risk for addiction to stop the loss of such great talent such as Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, and even Dennis Wilson.  The list is endless.  We can only hope that this roomful of influential and brilliant music industry people can help "reverse this curse."

Maybe the recording industry can step up to the plate to offer assistance to either prevent or connect their artists to successful treatment, rather than looking at performers as "cash cows" for their bottom line.  And hook these performers up with a safety net proactively, at the initial contract stage, to make the artists aware of the industry pitfalls and all the charlatans who would befriend them. 

There will be a potentially huge opportunity to have good come from this tragedy, equal to Farm Aid, or whatever other charity purpose our entertainers have championed. 

And it will be the best investment. They will be saving themselves.