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« Reply #50 on: March 05, 2015, 01:22:13 PM »
Are there any uptempo songs that were meant for the follow up to That's Why God Made The Radio that will be on No Pier Pressure or a future album?



There's still some songs (like "The Suite") that didn't go on That's Why God Made The Radio, but did not end up on No Pier Pressure. I'm not sure when I'll release them.
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« Reply #51 on: March 05, 2015, 01:25:24 PM »
One of my least favorite times in music coincides with the use of digital drums. I was so excited to hear a real drummer on your new song. Can you talk about drummers vs. machines? and why you've gone against the grain and used humans instead of machines on your new record?



Drummers can elaborate better. Synthesized drums don't have the mellow and live sound, and can only play down beats. Real drummers can play off beats. Always better to use real people. Imagine Pet Sounds without Hal Blaine!
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« Reply #52 on: March 05, 2015, 01:26:43 PM »
He's really on his 'game' today GF. Cool Guy
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« Reply #53 on: March 05, 2015, 01:27:38 PM »
Question: In your solo albums how far do you move away from the beach boys 'Feel' of the songs, or do you ever try to recreate the beach boys sound at all when writing and composing? i'm only 16 but have been a huge fan of your for many years now and your my biggest musical inspiration




I like it to be similar to the Beach Boys sound, but not exactly. My solo stuff is a different vibe.
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« Reply #54 on: March 05, 2015, 01:30:24 PM »
My question is about your creative process. Do the songs come to you in full? Or just a little snippet here and there? How does it happen? Thank you!




Little snippets here and there. I can't hear the whole song written, only little parts when I first write it.
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« Reply #55 on: March 05, 2015, 01:31:45 PM »
Two parter question: Will No Pier Pressure be your final album and will the songs you recorded with Jeff Beck get released?




I want to do a rock n' roll album. A tribute to the great rock n' roll guys: Little Richard, Bill Halley and The Comets, and Chuck Berry. As far as the Jeff Beck tracks coming out, God only knows.
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« Reply #56 on: March 05, 2015, 01:33:14 PM »
Hi Brian, when you write a song what comes first the lyrics or the music ? p.s. enjoyed your U.K. concert in Eastbourne a few years back, we don't get many big stars in our town.





The chord pattern, the melody, and then the lyrics. I usually write in the key of E or F.
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« Reply #57 on: March 05, 2015, 01:34:39 PM »
Hi Brian, Thanks for everything you've done! I'm a huge fan! In terms of creative control of Love and Mercy, did you have alot of control creatively when the film was being made?




My wife and I met with the producers, directors, and actors. I went to the first read through and gave them notes, but that's about it.
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« Reply #58 on: March 05, 2015, 01:35:59 PM »
My question is...is it weird to watch a movie on your own life?




It's a weird experience. It's different.
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« Reply #59 on: March 05, 2015, 01:37:13 PM »
I really loved the moog bass on the Beach Boys Love You album. Are you still a big fan of the moog bass? This is definitely a great year for Brian Wilson fans!




Yeah, I really love Moogs. I love the tone. It's a very very low tone.
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« Reply #60 on: March 05, 2015, 01:38:34 PM »
Do you play guitar and if so, did you ever play on any recording? Have you ever composed a song on guitar?




No. I don't play guitar. I play bass and piano, and compose on a piano.
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« Reply #61 on: March 05, 2015, 01:39:53 PM »
Hi Brian, when you're recording a new album like No Pier Pressure, do you still like to arrange the music by yourself; string arrangements, bass parts, all of the harmonies? Looking forward to the new album!




Yeah. I start with the bass and build from there. With the harmonies I start with the bottom note and build them up from there.
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« Reply #62 on: March 05, 2015, 01:41:59 PM »
What was the first record you ever bought?




 I think it was "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Halley and The Comets. I think I was 12 years old.
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« Reply #63 on: March 05, 2015, 01:43:10 PM »
Do you still buy vinyl?



No, I listen to CDs and the radio.
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« Reply #64 on: March 05, 2015, 01:45:07 PM »
Have any of the songs been inspired by your children? I know John Lennon wrote "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" about Julian.



All of the songs on No Pier Pressure are inspired by my children. My daughter Daria not only named the album, but she took the cover photo.
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« Reply #65 on: March 05, 2015, 01:47:41 PM »
Proud Papa.  Nice. Cool Guy
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« Reply #66 on: March 05, 2015, 01:52:39 PM »
He must be taking a whiz now.
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« Reply #67 on: March 05, 2015, 01:54:15 PM »
Quote from: don't say puss on March 05, 2015, 01:52:39 PM
He must be taking a whiz now.

Who?  GF or Brian? LOL
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« Reply #68 on: March 05, 2015, 01:57:23 PM »
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Quote from: don't say puss on March 05, 2015, 01:52:39 PM
He must be taking a whiz now.

Who?  GF or Brian? LOL

Both
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« Reply #69 on: March 05, 2015, 02:00:20 PM »
Wonder if Brian's a urinal guy or a stall guy.
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« Reply #70 on: March 05, 2015, 02:01:28 PM »
It seems to be over, it's been 15 minutes+ since the last post. Will stay tuned.
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« Reply #71 on: March 05, 2015, 02:03:27 PM »
Quote from: guitarfool2002 on March 05, 2015, 02:01:28 PM
It seems to be over, it's been 15 minutes+ since the last post. Will stay tuned.

Thanks GF!  That was helpful to see if I missed any responses.  It really was a great Q&A...
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« Reply #72 on: March 05, 2015, 02:03:33 PM »
I wish someone would ask him why it is that he always talks about wanting to make a rock and roll album, and then he doesn't make a rock and roll album.
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« Reply #73 on: March 05, 2015, 02:03:40 PM »
Thanks a HUGE bunch there guitarfool.  Hope you had a good leak. LOL
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« Reply #74 on: March 05, 2015, 02:05:34 PM »
Quote from: guitarfool2002 on March 05, 2015, 02:01:28 PM
It seems to be over, it's been 15 minutes+ since the last post. Will stay tuned.
Thank you very much for doing this. It was a mess trying to follow it on facebook, itself. You're a good man gf!
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