Live Album!

[Wah Wah Wah Ooooo]

So, lost in all the talk of the drama of Mike/Bruce vs. the world, the box set date, Brian's health, etc., nobody's talking about the fact that it was confirmed that Capital will indeed release a live album.  I know we all assumed that it was going to happen, but isn't this (what Mike said about future albums - pretty sure I saw it in another thread) the first time it's been said by a Beach Boy.

I cannot tell you how excited this makes me. I hope they do a fairly comprehensive set and not cull it down to 25 songs or so....how about either one entire show or a compilation of all or close to all the 60+ songs played on the tour?  and an accompanying DVD would be great too. Call it "The Beach Boys: 60 for 50 In Concert" or something like that. 

I look forward to this almost as much as the box set. Almost.

What are thoughts from the board on the live album?

[Myk Luhv]

I think I'm the only person on the forum who doesn't really care about The Beach Boys as a live band very much at all (except for the early '70s obviously)...

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Really?! Did you see any of the shows this year? If not, that's why...

[Aum Bop Diddit]

Give us more live early 70s BBs with Blondie and Ricky ("Wild Honey!"), or Beachago.  Then a reunion gig LP.

[Myk Luhv]

Really?! Did you see any of the shows this year? If not, that's why...

I wasn't able to, and probably, yeah...

[Wah Wah Wah Ooooo]

Ugh...I could definitely do without hearing Blondie Chaplin screeching through "Wild Honey."

[SMiLE Brian]

Ugh...I could definitely do without hearing Blondie Chaplin screeching through "Wild Honey."

Agreed give me the raw 1964 Sacramento tapes of the BBs kicking ass with Brian on Bass.

[Awesoman]

I'm sure a live album/video is in the works.  It just hasn't been officially announced yet.  Considering all the other BB releases coming out, I wouldn't be surprised if this thing ends up coming out next year. 

[Aegir]

Ugh...I could definitely do without hearing Blondie Chaplin screeching through "Wild Honey."

I would buy a "Blondie Chaplin Reimagines Brian Wilson" album and listen to it 17 times every day.

[Jim V.]

I think I'm the only person on the forum who doesn't really care about The Beach Boys as a live band very much at all (except for the early '70s obviously)...

Honestly, I was at a show this year, and it was one of the best I've ever been to......however I don't really care for a live album to be released. I'd much prefer that they get the box set out as soon as they can, along with the release of the remasters for the other albums that aren't be included in the first round.

But if they had to, I'd prefer a live album that included a lot of stuff that maybe hasn't been played by the guys as much as other stuff has. So for instance, a solid live album would include stuff like "This Whole World", "Good Timin'", "Marcella", "It's OK", etc. A DVD would honestly be preferable, but I suppose if they do put out a live album, I will likely buy it as long as they make at least somewhat appealing to a fan like myself.

[Lonely Summer]

I'm not excited about the live album, either - dvd would be preferrable, but if they get around to some archive releases someday, would love to hear some vintage live stuff. Even from the 80's. Anything that has Carl on it is worth buying.

[GuyOnTheBeach]

I hope they put "California Dreamin" on there even though it was dropped from the setlist, Brian rocked that vocal, especially the shouty bit.

[hypehat]

So long as Joe Thomas isn't producing...



Which is about as likely as Bruce voting for Obama 

[seltaeb1012002]

So long as Joe Thomas isn't producing...



Which is about as likely as Bruce voting for Obama 

Yeah. I'm a tad bit concerned about the mix / autotune factor.

If they apply some very subtle pitch correction here and there, and lay low on the extra effects (drum processing, vocal delay, etc), it could be pretty awesome.

Who knows though, they autotuned the crap out of McCartney's last live release.

[Ted]

I look forward to hearing the studio version of Isn't It Time with added reverb and crowd sounds. Again.

[Matt H]

So, lost in all the talk of the drama of Mike/Bruce vs. the world, the box set date, Brian's health, etc., nobody's talking about the fact that it was confirmed that Capital will indeed release a live album.  I know we all assumed that it was going to happen, but isn't this (what Mike said about future albums - pretty sure I saw it in another thread) the first time it's been said by a Beach Boy.

I cannot tell you how excited this makes me. I hope they do a fairly comprehensive set and not cull it down to 25 songs or so....how about either one entire show or a compilation of all or close to all the 60+ songs played on the tour?  and an accompanying DVD would be great too. Call it "The Beach Boys: 60 for 50 In Concert" or something like that. 

I look forward to this almost as much as the box set. Almost.

What are thoughts from the board on the live album?

I am hoping for a compilation that has all of the songs that were played live.  I realize that is pretty unlikely though.

[The infamous Baldwin Organ]

I'd really love a live album from this tour; I guess I just share everone's concerns about pitch-correction or re-recording parts to make them "perfect". I'd rather have fewer songs if it meant hearing the actual performances.

[Loaf]

If there is a live jeff or DVD from this tour, it'll be the first BBs release i won't buy. I just don't care.

And this coming from a person who bought (new) Stars n Stripes (CD and DVD), Summer in Paradise, Brian Wilson on Tour, even the Brian Wilson Tribute DVD with David Crosby and Paul Simon. I bought the Knebworth CD and DVD, but i rarely listen to or watch them.

With live music i don't just want a recreation of the album tracks, i want something more. Something about the live experience should add to the music, rather than applauding the way the people in front of you sounds just like they do on the record.

I will happily buy boxed sets, downloads, whatever, of unreleased studio material, but live? Not from the BBs.

[rab2591]

If there is a live jeff or DVD from this tour, it'll be the first BBs release i won't buy. I just don't care.

And this coming from a person who bought (new) Stars n Stripes (CD and DVD), Summer in Paradise, Brian Wilson on Tour, even the Brian Wilson Tribute DVD with David Crosby and Paul Simon. I bought the Knebworth CD and DVD, but i rarely listen to or watch them.

With live music i don't just want a recreation of the album tracks, i want something more. Something about the live experience should add to the music, rather than applauding the way the people in front of you sounds just like they do on the record.

I will happily buy boxed sets, downloads, whatever, of unreleased studio material, but live? Not from the BBs.

I feel this way about their early live material (it sounds virtually the same as the studio recordings - only with thousands of screaming girls in the background). However, the Live At Knebworth album gives their songs a whole new dimension...It's like hearing AC/DC take on a slew of Beach Boys songs.

[SloopJohnnyB]

This will (probably) be the last Beach Boys Live album ever released . Please Capital, do it right. Two or three CD's. 50 songs for 50 years. Maybe every song played on the tour?

The tour was so great and successful I can see a 'Legacy" box set featuring CD's and DVDs of the show(s). An updated tour program with recent tour photos. Rehearsal material. Reproduction tickets and passes. There has got to be a bunch of behind-the-scenes stuff. Another box set? Why not! For those of you who couldn't make it to the shows, they were fantastic!

Yeah, I'm hoping for a bunch of early, mid and late 1970's concert releases. They need to start a download service if they can't release the shows in wide distribution.

Thank you Beach Boys and Capital Records! 

[Rocker]

I'm looking forward to the live album. I hope we'll get the complete Chicago '65 show too soon. And some more Blondie/Ricky live performances

[Sheriff John Stone]

To me, this is a no-brainer. It should be a 2 CD set. The first CD would contain all of songs performed during the first part of the concert, and the second CD would contain all of the songs from the second half of the show. Two CDs would also alllow room for the in-between song patter, including all of Mike Love's one liners!

However, I doubt we'll get 2 CD's. They'll cram as many songs on an 80 minute CD as possible, with little or no talking in between songs. BTW, I hope Joe Thomas IS involved with the live CD. Everytime Joe is involved or co-producing, Brian and the other Beach Boys sound good. And, I don't think Brian's vocals were especially strong on the reunion tour. Some vocals such as "This Whole World", "You're So Good To Me", "Sail On Sailor", and his part on "Add Some Music" were a bit shouty. They could use some tweaking. 

[hypehat]

And, I don't think Brian's vocals were especially strong on the reunion tour. Some vocals such as "This Whole World", "You're So Good To Me", "Sail On Sailor", and his part on "Add Some Music" were a bit shouty. They could use some tweaking. 

You are Joe Thomas and I claim my five pounds.

[donald]

I would go for the 2 cd set with every song played on the tour.  get the best performances of each song and put them all on one package in a sequence close to where they were in the performance.  I'll buy it.  damn the price, just do it RIGHT!

[seltaeb1012002]

Everytime Joe is involved or co-producing, Brian and the other Beach Boys sound good.

I'd rather hear BW sound like he did on TLOS or BWPS for the live album. Minor tuning.. no heavy autotune throughout the performances like on the TWGMTR album.