50th Anniversary live double CD up for pre-order on Amazon

[absinthe_boy]

I just pre-ordered for £12.99. Glad I waited until pay day as it was £15.99 a week or so ago.

The youtube clips don't sound too bad (even my work PC is hooked up to a decent amp and speakers). There is some vocal processing but you can recognise the Boys' voices. I hear a lot of Al to be honest.

I reserve judgement until I have heard the CD's at home.

The McCartney link is just awful, but then I believe he has lost the ability to sing in the last few years. Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce (to some extent) and Dave can still sing.

[AndrewHickey]

The McCartney link is just awful, but then I believe he has lost the ability to sing in the last few years. Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce (to some extent) and Dave can still sing.

When I saw McCartney in 2011 he was better vocally than any of the Beach Boys except Al, though he had lost much of his top end.

[SonicVolcano]

Oh crap, according to my retailer shipping takes about 5-10 business days. I didn't see that coming. Guess I'll need to have more patience.

Youtube clips? The trailer or...?

[HeyJude]

The McCartney link is just awful, but then I believe he has lost the ability to sing in the last few years. Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce (to some extent) and Dave can still sing.

When I saw McCartney in 2011 he was better vocally than any of the Beach Boys except Al, though he had lost much of his top end.

I would agree with this. Apart from Al, I'd say McCartney's voice is more intact than the other BB's. McCartney is still far from smooth, but he also pushes his voice much farther range-wise than any BB. He also rarely lowers the key to songs.

[Freddie French-Pounce]

My dad has the CD - will comment upon this evening

[Freddie French-Pounce]

My dad just played GV over the phone - Robo Brian alert.

[Rocker]

I was just looking at amazon and the album is currently at #66. I don't expect it to shift any big numbers but after the success of TWGMTR and the tour one has to ask:
Do you think this album will sell? Or will it only appeal to Beach Boys fans?

[Lowbacca]

My dad just played GV over the phone - Robo Brian alert.

Maybe it's from one of the earlier shows when he was still being pitch-corrected in the actual live mix..

[Rocker]

My dad just played GV over the phone - Robo Brian alert.

Maybe it's from one of the earlier shows when he was still being pitch-corrected in the actual live mix..

Maybe it's the phone!

[Lowbacca]

My dad just played GV over the phone - Robo Brian alert.

Maybe it's from one of the earlier shows when he was still being pitch-corrected in the actual live mix..

Maybe it's the phone!

Let's hope so. Although I presume Monsieur Moustache asked his father about that (who perhaps confirmed robo-Brian).

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Right on track 11, and so far...

Studio Foskett on DIA
Mike lead on Don't Back Down is a square wave.
THE AUTOTUNED DAVES VOCAL ON GETCHA BACK
Isn't It Time - More autotune than the Studio version, and half of it is that. Good grief.

This is an extremely;y robotic album. Shame because apart from that the mix is brilliant.

[pixletwin]

It is looking like I will rely on the soundboard recording from Japan to represent C50 Beach Boys. I am really glad that was available.

[Lowbacca]

Right on track 11, and so far...

Studio Foskett on DIA
Mike lead on Don't Back Down is a square wave.
THE AUTOTUNED DAVES VOCAL ON GETCHA BACK
Isn't It Time - More autotune than the Studio version, and half of it is that. Good grief.

This is an extremely;y robotic album. Shame because apart from that the mix is brilliant.

All that via phone, too?

Damn, it's a shame...

How do "Marcella" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" sound?

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Right on track 11, and so far...

Studio Foskett on DIA
Mike lead on Don't Back Down is a square wave.
THE AUTOTUNED DAVES VOCAL ON GETCHA BACK
Isn't It Time - More autotune than the Studio version, and half of it is that. Good grief.

This is an extremely;y robotic album. Shame because apart from that the mix is brilliant.

All that via phone, too?

Damn, it's a shame...

How do "Marcella" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" sound?

No, i now have the CD. This is direct sound, crystal clear. Fools isn't too bad, Marcella isn't awful, but considering the CD's track record that's not necessarily saying much.

Don't let me put you off though, approach with an open mind and it's still a fun listen. Shame the booklet isn't very informative - no venues or anything.

When I Grow Up is good.

Barry Manilow being mentioned is still here. As is mike's humour. Therefore it is a Beach boys live album.

Disney Girls sounds good. It's in Texas by what Bruce sings and the laughter. 'Testing her chances' is still robotic though.

[Lowbacca]

Right on track 11, and so far...

Studio Foskett on DIA
Mike lead on Don't Back Down is a square wave.
THE AUTOTUNED DAVES VOCAL ON GETCHA BACK
Isn't It Time - More autotune than the Studio version, and half of it is that. Good grief.

This is an extremely;y robotic album. Shame because apart from that the mix is brilliant.

All that via phone, too?

Damn, it's a shame...

How do "Marcella" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" sound?

No, i now have the CD. This is direct sound, crystal clear. Fools isn't too bad, Marcella isn't awful, but considering the CD's track record that's not necessarily saying much.

Don't let me put you off though, approach with an open mind and it's still a fun listen. Shame the booklet isn't very informative - no venues or anything.

When I Grow Up is good.

Barry Manilow being mentioned is still here. As is mike's humour. Therefore it is a Beach boys live album.

Disney Girls sounds good. It's in Texas by what Bruce sings and the laughter. 'Testing her chances' is still robotic though.

Hmm, okay. We'll see then. Thanks for the early review! (A booklet with tour dates and photos would have been nice, though..)

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Right on track 11, and so far...

Studio Foskett on DIA
Mike lead on Don't Back Down is a square wave.
THE AUTOTUNED DAVES VOCAL ON GETCHA BACK
Isn't It Time - More autotune than the Studio version, and half of it is that. Good grief.

This is an extremely;y robotic album. Shame because apart from that the mix is brilliant.

All that via phone, too?

Damn, it's a shame...

How do "Marcella" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" sound?

No, i now have the CD.

Hmm, okay. We'll see then. Thanks for the early review! (A booklet with tour dates and photos would have been nice, though..)

It has some pictures. And WHEEEEEEEN

[GoofyJeff]

Is Foskett's hidden line in "Good Vibrations" present?  "She goes with me to a blossom world WE FIND"

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Is Foskett's hidden line in "Good Vibrations" present?  "She goes with me to a blossom world WE FIND"

Not got that far yet. But LDC lead vocal is nasty. [You can tell I'm writing these things as I listen can't you!]

Also, for the audio nerds like me.... here's Be True To Your School



Add Some Music is Atrocious. Brian does not sound like a human being.

HEROES AND VILLAINS HAS BEEN RUINED FOREVER.

[Lowbacca]

Is Foskett's hidden line in "Good Vibrations" present?  "She goes with me to a blossom world WE FIND"

Not got that far yet. But LDC lead vocal is nasty. [You can tell I'm writing these things as I listen can't you!]

Also, for the audio nerds like me.... here's Be True To Your School



Add Some Music is Atrocious. Brian does not sound like a human being.

HEROES AND VILLAINS HAS BEEN RUINED FOREVER.

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Is Foskett's hidden line in "Good Vibrations" present?  "She goes with me to a blossom world WE FIND"

Not got that far yet. But LDC lead vocal is nasty. [You can tell I'm writing these things as I listen can't you!]

Also, for the audio nerds like me.... here's Be True To Your School



Add Some Music is Atrocious. Brian does not sound like a human being.

HEROES AND VILLAINS HAS BEEN RUINED FOREVER.

it's only Brian's vocal on it, but it's just not natural.

I never downloaded the Isn;'t It Time EP, so I can;t compare SOS. But B-Pain is here again.

[SMiLE Brian]

Why Joe Thomas?

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Producers:
Brian Wilson
Joe Thomas

Production Supervisor:
Christine D. Reagan

Editor: Skip masters

Final mix:
Joe Thomas, Frank Pappalardo

Production Coordinator: Jessica Bish

If you wanted to know.

And California Saga had a chance. Lost it, but it's tame compared to the rest of the CD.

[Justin]

What a bummer.

Still will be purchasing it since we really don't have many live official mementos from this tour.

[Freddie French-Pounce]

TWGMTR is quite studio, but not badly mixed. More autotune than Studio version.

Forever - Dennis has been saved. Mike however has not. Joe Thomas made up for lost Auto Tune on him.

God Only Knows - So has Carl... I think.

[Freddie French-Pounce]

I ahve to leave for now - but did a check on GV - no 'we find' to be seen.