Brian on future Beach Boys plans, no more reunions!

[SMiLE Brian]

I like it that my favorite group is active and making music again.

[Shady]

I like it that my favorite group is active and making music again.

They are?

I assume you're talking about The Beach Boys

[SMiLE Brian]

I like it that my favorite group is active and making music again.

They are?

I assume you're talking about The Beach Boys

I meant like last year when they were an active group.

[Shady]

I like it that my favorite group is active and making music again.

They are?

I assume you're talking about The Beach Boys

I meant like last year when they were an active group.

Oh yeah, that was a fun time.

Sadly it didn't last

[rab2591]

I like it that my favorite group is active and making music again.

They are?

I assume you're talking about The Beach Boys

I meant like last year when they were an active group.

Oh yeah, that was a fun time.

Sadly it didn't last

Brian is still making music and still putting on shows, Mike and Bruce are still at it. We are very blessed to have that much!

[EgoHanger1966]

This picture was just posted on FB of Brian working on something at Ocean Way. Priceless look on his face. I know I don't have to explain this to any of you, but how heartwarming is this photo?

[SMiLE Brian]

Such a great picture of Brian in his element.

[Pretty Funky]

He's heard us b!tchin about the vocal mix of the C50 concert DVD so he has come in to kick some ass and get the 'Live' album done right!

[c-man]

Hmmm...seems Bri's been bumped from Studio A to Studio D...not that I would complain, as that custom Neve board looks pretty bitchin'!

[John Manning]

Hmmm...seems Bri's been bumped from Studio A to Studio D...not that I would complain, as that custom Neve board looks pretty bitchin'!

Too technical, "Bitchin' custom Neve in Studio B"? You've lost me!

[Shady]

Brian looks ecstatic. He must be loving the new recordings

[Gertie J.]

This picture was just posted on FB of Brian working on something at Ocean Way. Priceless look on his face. I know I don't have to explain this to any of you, but how heartwarming is this photo?

pretty swell.

[the professor]

Yes, God bless him, but I want to know what this work has to do with the BB? Will be restless until we find out--and until the answer I want is the right answer, which may not happen.

[Jay]

Not to be overly pessimistic and Phil Cohen up the thread to much, but I would wager a decent sum that these pictures of Brian are just random publicity photos. Whether we would want to admit it or not, a picture of Brian in front of a microphone or behind mixing board is a hell of a lot better and more interesting than bored Brian relaxing on the couch with the family.  

[Sheriff John Stone]

Not to be overly pessimistic and Phil Cohen up the thread to much, but I would wager a decent sum that these pictures of Brian are just random publicity photos.

And they even went to the extent of rolling his sleeves up!

[rab2591]

I'm just super glad Brian is back in the studio.

And frankly, I could care less if he works with The Beach Boys ever again. I'd rather him working on a beautiful concept album of his own than a compromise 'endless summer' album.

[the professor]

I'm just super glad Brian is back in the studio.

And frankly, I could care less if he works with The Beach Boys ever again. I'd rather him working on a beautiful concept album of his own than a compromise 'endless summer' album.

I simply do not agree. I want a BB album. We love solo work, but when superheroes unite, it's a blockbuster. Think archetypally and mythically. Putting the crew, the band, back together, the magnificent 7.....etc. . . .

You could care less, dear rab2591, but I do care. Each to his own, of course.

best wishes.

[Sheriff John Stone]

But, what do think Brian wants to record, if anything? Go ahead, speculate. It's OK, this is a message board. In 2013, at age 70 or 71, what album do you think he wants to make?

[Wirestone]

I'd say it's pretty likely he is in the studio currently -- pr photos or not. Ocean Way lists studio D as unavailable because someone has it on a "long-term lockout."

[Jay]

I wonder what would happen if Brian were to be commissioned by something like the Royal Festival Hall/Royal Albert Hall to compose a piece to be played by The Beach Boys? Could he recreate something like TLOS? I doubt it. But then again, we didn't think he could do another Smile, and he pulled TLOS seemingly from thin air. 

[SMiLE Brian]

I'm just super glad Brian is back in the studio.

And frankly, I could care less if he works with The Beach Boys ever again. I'd rather him working on a beautiful concept album of his own than a compromise 'endless summer' album.

Another TLOS would be great, but I wish Brian would tell Mike to "cut the sh*t" with his lazy fun in summer concepts and work him for once. Still, I doubt Mike has anything left songwriting-wise and Brian (and collaborators) should mostly make the material.

[EgoHanger1966]

But, what do think Brian wants to record, if anything? Go ahead, speculate. It's OK, this is a message board. In 2013, at age 70 or 71, what album do you think he wants to make?

You don't have to speculate. For more than over a decade, he's been talking about wanting to make a rock 'n roll album. That's the album he wants to make. I'd like to think he wants to make it with The Beach Boys.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

About TLOS, I think considering the situation it wasn't sudden at all.

Brian makes all the early BB albums, makes tons of money for the label, has power, has freedom, makes PS and SMiLE.
Brian makes 15 big ones, same situation, then makes Love You.
Brian does SMiLE live, then makes TLOS.
Brian makes a 50th celebration BB album, Brian has power/freedom, Brian makes...


Well, we'll see!

[Sheriff John Stone]

But, what do think Brian wants to record, if anything? Go ahead, speculate. It's OK, this is a message board. In 2013, at age 70 or 71, what album do you think he wants to make?

You don't have to speculate. For more than over a decade, he's been talking about wanting to make a rock 'n roll album. That's the album he wants to make. I'd like to think he wants to make it with The Beach Boys.

That's my No. 1 wish.

[rab2591]

I'm just super glad Brian is back in the studio.

And frankly, I could care less if he works with The Beach Boys ever again. I'd rather him working on a beautiful concept album of his own than a compromise 'endless summer' album.

Another TLOS would be great, but I wish Brian would tell Mike to "cut the sh*t" with his lazy fun in summer concepts and work him for once. Still, I doubt Mike has anything left songwriting-wise and Brian (and collaborators) should mostly make the material.

Exactly! I want them all on a record again (not using Al's voice would be a sin!) but I'm tired of songs like 'Beaches in Mind'. The surf image is grating - hell, Brian was straying from it within 2 years of them becoming a band.